New Babylon

Constant, 1963

In this manifesto, Constant outlines a future metropolis built up of various sectors. Assuming a central position therein is homo ludens (man the player), who is freed from the need to work. In the various sectors of New Babylon, man leads a nomadic existence, in which he can take full advantage of his creativity. As an experimental ‘anti-functional city’, the New Babylon project represents an alternative to the post-war order.

  • Artwork typeprint
  • Object numberRP-P-2010-222-51-1
  • Dimensionsheight 400 mm x width 758 mm
  • Physical characteristicslithografie