"The Fall of Icarus"
Pablo Picasso (Spain 1881-1973)

Painted on 40 wood panels and reassembled for people to absorb on a 80 m2 wall. According to Picasso, this painting resembles people swimming.

According to Georges Salles, the chairperson of the Committee of Artistic Councellors, the piece represents the battle against the forces of good and evil; The Fall of Icarus into the darkness (forces of evil).

Included in the construction plans of the building.

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