Sterling Ruby Confronts Le Corbusier’s La Cité Radieuse
In Marseille, France, it’s hard to overlook Le Corbusier’s Radiant City (La Cité Radieuse), distinguished by its towering housing complex adorned with a vibrant mosaic of primary colors on the facade of 337 apartments. This 20th-century structure is not only a UNESCO World Heritage site, but also an impressive demonstration of brutalist architecture or “the house of madness” as locals sometimes call it. Perched atop this complex stands MaMo by Ora Ïto, a modern art center that showcases global artists’ works, with the current exhibition led by renowned American artist Sterling Ruby.