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F ondation Louis Vuitton in Paris celebrates one of the most important fi gures in 20th-century design, Charlotte Perriand (1903- 1999), in a groundbreaking exhibition on view through February 24, 2020. Hailed for her pioneering work in furniture and longstanding association with Le Corbusier, Perriand was also a thought leader, environmentalist, and feminist — aspects of her life explored here. It's a deep dive into one of the most fascinating minds of the last century, covering her most important design works while developing a narrative around her life through the incorporation of art, architecture, and historical context. Like her life, the "Charlotte Perriand: Inventing a New World" exhibition is expansive. "The Ideal Apartment" in Gallery 1 focuses on her early works, including collaborations with Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret on the iconic chaise longue and fauteuil grand confort armchair that were presented at the 1929 Salon d'Automne. Gallery 2 takes us to the 1930s, where we fi nd a designer in search of better living spaces. Decrying "the great misery of LA TOILE DE CHARLOTTE designed in Rio to her innovative design for the Les Arcs in Savoie ski resort in France, where she integrated the buildings into the slopes to encourage contemplation of the Alpine peaks. Throughout the journey, we discover a remarkable woman of personality and drive whose works continue to inspire generations of designers, artists, and architects around the world. fondationlouisvuitton.fr. BY STEVEN HEMPEL Paris," Perriand's works became more focused on natural light and mixing art, objets trouvés, and furniture for a more complete and natural living experience. Her "L'Art Brut" series of photographs are presented alongside drawings by Fernand Léger, who inspired Perriand to create her fi rst free-form furniture with organic curves. The exhibition also presents iconic projects, ranging from a home Perriand Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret's Le refuge Tonneau, 1938, Reconstruction by Cassina, 2012 GALLERY 8, "CHARLOTTE PERRIAND: INVENTING A NEW WORLD," AT FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON, THROUGH FEBRUARY 24, 2020; PHOTOGRAPHY: © FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON / MARC DOMAGE. Charlotte Perriand's Reconstruction of Maison du Mexique, chambre d'étudiant - Cité universitaire internationale de Paris, 1952 GALLERY 4, "CHARLOTTE PERRIAND: INVENTING A NEW WORLD," AT FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON, THROUGH FEBRUARY 24, 2020; PHOTOGRAPHY: © FONDATION LOUIS VUITTON / MARC DOMAGE.