Government Museum and Art Gallery, Chandigarh
Le Corbusier; Pierre Jeanneret · Chandigarh, India · 1968
Chandigarh's Government Museum and Art Gallery applies a modern architectural language to the display of art and historical objects. Le Corbusier's design uses a clear structural framework, controlled light and generous circulation. The building belongs to the wider cultural landscape of the planned city, linking institutional learning with the everyday public realm. Visiting: A small entry fee applies; Le Corbusier's Sector 10 cultural complex around it can be walked freely.