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LIONHEART Yacht – Enchanting $150M Superyacht

LIONHEART yacht is a 90-metre (295 ft) motor yacht built by Benetti in Italy. She was delivered in July of 2016 to the current owner who recently sold his brands Topshop and Selfridges, gaining him a net worth of US $2.4 billion.

LIONHEART features a sleek and modern design with space for up to 12 guests and 30 crew members. Her home berth lies in Monaco, which is where Green and his family spend most of their time.

LIONHEART yacht interior

The LIONHEART yacht features a lot of intricate details in its design that make her stand out from other comparable vessels on the market.

The interior of this yacht had exceptionally high-quality materials used in her construction, which gives her an elegant look and feel throughout all the different spaces on board. 

The design house Green & Mingarelli is responsible for the luxurious interior design of LIONHEART.

The LIONHEART yacht can welcome 12 guests in her six cabins as well as a crew of 30 members of staff. 

The interior of the yacht features a beach club, a beauty salon as well as expansive health and wellness facilities that include a spa, a hairdressing salon, a gym with a personal trainer, and a massage room with a masseur available at all hours.

The different floors of the yacht are connected by an elevator, and of course, the yacht has several pools, two of which are located on the upper decks. 

A grand staircase is situated in the center of the yacht, which gives the vessel the likeness of a luxury hotel. The interior is furnished with exclusive furniture with dark wood and cream upholstery.

The yacht features several sizable chandeliers and other extravagant lighting fixtures. Everything about the interior of LIONHEART is lavish and luxurious, flaunting the US $150 Million price tag that this incredible vessel bears.

Specifications

The LIONHEART yacht is 90 meters (296 ft) long with a beam of 14.4 meters (47.3 ft) and a draft of 7.5 meters (24.9 ft). She was built by Benetti Yachts in Livorno, Italy, and launched in 2016.

At the time, LIONHEART was Benetti’s flagship and the largest yacht they had ever produced, overtaking NABILA (later TRUMP PRINCESS owned by Donald Trump).

Her gross tonnage lies at 2,990 GT, reaching cruising speeds of 15 knots and maximum speeds of 16 knots.

She is definitely not the fastest yacht in her size category, but her caterpillar engines are reliable and robust.

LIONHEART has an immense aluminum superstructure, and her hull was constructed from premium steel. Her traditional teak decks nicely contrast her white exterior.

The LIONHEART yacht is values at US $150 million and has annual running costs of US $10-$15 Million. She is not currently available for charter or for sale, although Green’s other yachts are.

The exterior of the LIONHEART yacht was designed by Stefano Natucci, who was also responsible for LIONESS V, Green’s previous yacht by Benetti.

Natucci has designed a total of 45 yachts, the LIONHEART yacht being the largest of his past projects.

The yacht is fitted with a sophisticated stabilizer system that ensures a comfortable experience for guests when at anchor or underway. She has a total of four decks featuring generous outdoor spaces. 

The front of the bow has room for a small helipad where aircraft can land to pick up or drop off guests.

The top deck has an outdoor bar and jacuzzi, and behind the flybridge, there is a large pool.

All decks have luxurious outdoor seating with cream upholstery which is also the color of the crew uniforms aboard the LIONHEART yacht. 

At the aft, the yacht has a sizable beach club and extendable swimming platform where water toys can be launched.

She also has several smaller, shaded decks with ample space for dining or parties. On both her port and starboard sides, Lionheart has small balcony decks which are attached to two of the suites.

Toys and equipment

The LIONHEART yacht carries several tenders, although her most memorable is a VanDutch 55 named Lioncub.

This tender has a black and white photograph of a lion painted on its side, making it stand out from traditional tenders and attracting yacht spotters.

LIONHEART also has a Pascoe Limousine, a Pascoe Beachlande, and a Pascoe Outboard Shuttle giving her passengers a wide selection of transportation options for shore leave or excursions.

Although exact details aren’t known, the yacht carries a large number of water toys, including jet skis and water bobs.

With a large swimming platform at the back of the vessel and an attached beach club with a lounge area, a luxury that might be desired is available to her guests.

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Construction for LIONHEART began in 2012 after the owner Green commissioned his third yacht from Benetti .

The two previous vessels were also named LIONHEART but have since been renamed LUMIERE and LIONESS V. 

LUMIERE was built in 1999 and has a length of 49.9 meters (164 ft). Green sold her when he obtained LIONHEART V in 2006, and she is now available for charter.

LIONESS V has a length of 63.5 meters (208 ft) and was replaced by LIONHEART in 2016, 10 years after her launch. 

Interestingly all three vessels can welcome the same number of guests, and only their amenities and length changed over the years.

LIONESS V is still owned by the Green family, more specifically Tina Green. This yacht is available for charter.

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Philip Green's Yacht: Inside the Lavish Vessel

Billionaire businessman Philip Green is known for his extravagant lifestyle, and his yacht is no exception. The vessel, named Lionheart, is a stunning example of luxury and opulence on the water. Let's take a closer look at this incredible yacht and what makes it so special.

Lionheart was built by Benetti Yachts, an Italian shipyard known for its high-quality vessels. The yacht measures 90 meters in length and can accommodate up to 12 guests in 6 cabins. It also has a crew of 25 to ensure that guests are well taken care of during their stay.

The Exterior

One of the most impressive features of Lionheart is its exterior design. The yacht has a sleek and modern look, with clean lines and a metallic silver finish. It also has a helipad on the top deck, allowing guests to arrive and depart in style. The aft deck has an expansive pool and plenty of seating for lounging in the sun.

The Interior

Inside, Lionheart is just as impressive. The yacht has a contemporary design with a focus on comfort and luxury. The main salon is spacious and features plenty of seating, a grand piano, and a bar. The dining area can seat up to 12 guests, and the yacht also has a cinema room for movie nights.

The cabins on Lionheart are nothing short of stunning. Each one is decorated with its own unique theme and features luxurious amenities such as marble bathrooms and plush bedding. The master suite is particularly impressive, with its own private terrace and Jacuzzi.

The Features

In addition to its impressive design and amenities, Lionheart has plenty of features to keep guests entertained. The yacht has a gym for those who want to stay active during their stay, as well as a spa for relaxation. There are also plenty of water toys available, including jet skis and a tender for exploring nearby islands.

Of course, no article about Lionheart would be complete without mentioning its owner, Philip Green. Green is a British businessman who made his fortune in the retail industry. He is known for his lavish lifestyle and has been the subject of controversy in the past. Despite this, there is no denying that Lionheart is an incredible vessel that showcases the best of what the yachting world has to offer.

In conclusion, Lionheart is a truly stunning yacht that is sure to impress anyone who steps on board. From its sleek exterior design to its luxurious interior, this vessel is the epitome of opulence on the water. While it may not be accessible to everyone, it is certainly worth admiring from afar.

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A week after the magnificent Fountainhead (owned by the CEO of Sears) passed through Miami, and another superyacht with a billionaire owner has arrived: the 295-foot Lionheart, which is estimated to be valued at over $130 million and is owned by billionaire businessman Philip Green . It’s currently docked at the marina on Watson Island.

Built last year, the Benetti vessel features a jacuzzi on the top deck with surround sound; a helipad; an elevator; a pool; a beach club; and a beauty salon.

Green is the chairman of retail giant Arcadia Group. His former yacht, Lioness V, was spotted in Miami last February .

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Sir Philip Green could face court wrangle over yacht

The Pensions Regulator said it was "relentlessly" pursuing the best outcome for retirement scheme members hit by BHS's collapse.

Wednesday 23 November 2016 16:56, UK

Sir Philip Green's superyacht could be the subject of a court wrangle as part of efforts to recover a pension fund shortfall following the collapse of BHS, MPs have been told.

Lesley Titcomb, chief executive of the Pensions Regulator, said it was "relentlessly" pursuing the best outcome for 20,000 retirement scheme members left in limbo by the episode.

Labour MP Frank Field, chairman of the Work and Pensions committee, pressed Ms Titcomb on whether former owner Sir Philip's yacht Lionheart could be seized as part of the process.

The yacht - reportedly worth £100m - became the focus of public anger after Sir Philip went cruising on it in the summer after BHS collapsed with the loss of 11,000 jobs and leaving a £571m pension scheme deficit.

Ms Titcomb said any seizure of the boat would be a matter for the courts to decide.

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The regulator does not have the power to seize assets but it could back trustees of the Pension Protection Fund - which takes over defunct retirement schemes - to "recover that debt through the courts and the court would determine how that would be achieved".

Asked if that meant it was for the courts to decide on whether the boat should be seized, she said: "That is correct."

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Ms Titcomb added: "I would like to assure the BHS pension scheme members that we are pursuing the best possible outcome that we can secure for them relentlessly."

The regulator earlier this month said it had stepped up its probe into BHS after it had yet to receive a "credible and comprehensive" offer to resolve the pension fund members' future income.

Ms Titcomb declined to reveal before MPs how much Sir Philip had offered.

The regulator has sent warning notices to Sir Philip and his family holding company Taveta as well as Dominic Chappell and Retail Acquisitions.

Mr Chappell is the former bankrupt whose Retail Acquisitions vehicle bought BHS last year from Sir Philip for £1.

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Can we seize (Mr) Philip Green’s superyacht to fill the BHS black hole?

Frank Field MP has written to the Pensions Regulator to ask if the Arcadia boss’s assets can be seized. Will it change Lionheart’s name to Pensiony McPensionface?

Name: Lionheart.

Age: Like new, one careful owner.

Appearance: Giant, floating cycling helmet.

What is it, some kind of art installation? It’s a superyacht.

What makes a yacht a superyacht? By definition, it has to be longer than 24m, roughly the length of a tennis court. Lionheart is 90m.

I’m no sailor, but that sounds like a megayacht. Possibly. Lionheart also boasts a swimming pool, a helipad, three lifts, six luxury cabins and a crew of 40.

How much for one of those? About £100m.

And this one is taken, is it? Yes. It belongs to Sir Philip Green .

Who is Sir Philip Green? Do you mean Mr Philip Green, non-titled CEO of the Arcadia Group? Although MPs have voted to strip Green of his knighthood, action can only be taken by a special committee. He remains a sir, and a yacht owner. For now.

For now? Is he thinking of selling up? Not exactly. But Lionheart could be seized.

Seized? Am I hearing right? Green is being asset-stripped? Labour MP Frank Field has written to the Pensions Regulator to ask if “assets other than cash” can be used to fill the £571m pension fund gap left when BHS collapsed last spring. Green had sold the company a year earlier for a pound.

But I thought he had promised to fix everything. He told MPs he was working to find a solution, but last month it was revealed he had failed to make an acceptable offer. Labour MP David Winnick promptly labelled him a “billionaire spiv” .

It does seem odd, cruising around in a megayacht with all this going on. Lionheart was dubbed the “BHS Destroyer” by tabloids last summer, a name presumably selected over Pensiony McPensionface.

If they take his boat, how will Green navigate the Mediterranean? Fortunately he has two other yachts, Lioness and Lionchase.

Let’s seize those as well.

There seems to be a question over the Pension Regulator’s powers – in particular whether it can pursue offshore assets. Green’s wife – who has an estimated £2bn stake in Arcadia – is a resident of Monaco.

Let’s have them anyway. OK.

Do say: “The rain in Spain falls mainly on the helipad.”

Don’t say: “ Yo no soy marinero, soy capitan .”

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Sir Philip Green relaxes aboard new £100m superyacht Lionheart as first 20 BHS stores prepare to close

The Topshop tycoon and his wife, Tina, were seen relaxing on the 300ft vessel, which features a helipad, a pool and luxury cabins for 12 guests

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Surrounded by plush cushions, gleaming sofas and green plants, Sir Philip Green takes in the view from his family's new £100million superyacht.

The billionaire was pictured relaxing on the 300ft vessel, dubbed Lionheart, in Malta, hundreds of miles away from the MPs investigating BHS's collapse.

Dressed in a grey, V-neck t-shirt, he was joined on the deck by his spouse, Tina - nicknamed 'Lady Greed' by critics - who wore a colourful bikini top and sunglasses.

Earlier, Lady Green had been seen walking aboard the yacht in the beaming sunshine, after flying to the Mediterranean to receive delivery of it.

Then, she had been pictured strolling onto the enormous vessel with a panting white dog under her arm, leaving her bags on the shore behind her.

It is believed that Sir Philip later joined her aboard Lionheart.

The couple's daughter, 24-year-old ex-Made In Chelsea star Chloe, was also seen relaxing on-board the yacht, dressed in a pretty, red outfit.

In addition to its glamorous decking area, Lionheart features three lifts, a helipad, hot tubs, a swimming pool and luxury cabins for 12 guests.

It is undoubtedly the crown jewel of the Green family collection of expensive playthings, which already includes two other superyachts and two private jets.

Lady Green, who is the sole owner of Lionheart, runs her own business in Monaco advising oligarchs on interior design.

Her expensive tastes are likely to be reflected in every detail on the yacht, where the family will entertain friends such as supermodel Kate Moss and TV mogul Simon Cowell.

The new images come as Sir Philip Green is upping his efforts to assist MPs in their investigation into the collapse of BHS.

The politicians are preparing to publish a damning report into the retailer's demise in the coming weeks.

The Topshop tycoon has written an extensive letter to the business and pensions committees defending his ownership of the department store chain, with their findings due to be published on July 24.

In it, Sir Philip outlines more than £400 million of investment into BHS and claims that he pushed for a "sustainable solution" for the firm's troubled pension scheme.

He also says that he offered to help bankroll to the tune of £5 million a rescue bid for BHS from fellow billionaire and Sports Direct owner Mike Ashley.

"The purchase would include buying all of the stock, for which Mr Ashley offered to pay £10 million," he said.

"This amount was not acceptable to the administrators. It appeared that £15 million to close the deal would work and I therefore offered the additional £5 million to help the business be sold as a going concern."

However, Work and Pensions Committee chairman Frank Field said: "Sir Philip is aware we are writing our report and is suddenly volunteering all manner of last-minute assistance."

A Westminster insider also told the Press Association: "The committee gets the feeling that Sir Philip, having tried to exert his control over the process, is now understanding that the report will be damning and is attempting to vindicate himself by sending over large swathes of documents."

Sir Philip's reputation has taken a battering since BHS collapsed in April, leaving behind a £571 million pension deficit and putting 11,000 jobs at risk.

The billionaire, who owned the retailer for 15 years until 2015, has come under fire for taking £400 million in dividends from the company and then selling it to former bankrupt Dominic Chappell for £1.

In response, Sir Philip said: "Frank Field never ceases to surprise me. I was merely responding to the questions in a letter that he signed."

The new pictures also come as the names of the first 20 BHS stores set to close on Saturday have been revealed - including shops in Peterborough and Southport.

Around 580 staff will be affected by the closures, although administrators say they will try to find temporary work for them in other BHS branches nearby.

However, the future looks bleak for those remaining 143 stores as last ditch efforts are made to find a buyer.

The 20 branches are due to shut next Saturday because stock levels have fallen so low.

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Sir Philip Green’s super-yacht quarantined in Monaco over coronavirus outbreak

The $150 million and 90-meter-long super-yacht Lionheart has been docked at Monaco’s Port Hercule for over a week. Two crew members tested positive for coronavirus.

The impressive luxury vessel belongs to Sir Philip Green, British billionaire and owner of Topshop, and his wife Lady Tina Green, who is a Monaco resident. The Lionheart is the biggest yacht ever built by historic Italian yacht-maker Benetti and was bought by Sir Philip Green for an estimated 150 million dollars. The yacht has space for 16 crew members and can welcome up to 12 people.

At the time, the purchase of this yacht raised public concern in the United Kingdom. The supe-yacht was bought by Green one year after the British tycoon sold BHS clothing stores to a little-known investor for £1.

Philip Green’s retail business has been hard-hit by the pandemic and in April it was announced that he had taken government money to pay for staff during the Coronavirus lockdown. Over the last 4 years, his wealth has drastically diminished. Forbes estimates that from $5,9 billion in 2016, Philip and Tina Green are now worth a “mere” $2,2 billion.

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“After maintenance in Italy, the boat returned to Monaco. We were meant to go on a cruise with my family. It was my responsibility to have the whole crew tested before leaving. We then discovered two cases — one asymptomatic and the other with a sore throat. The two have been confined to the cabin ever since,” Lady Tina Green told the local newspaper Monaco Mati n . She added that everyone was well.

According to Monaco Matin , 14 boats have now been asked to quarantine by Monaco’s government since the start of the pandemic . Their status is indicated by a yellow flag hoisted on the mast. The Lionheart question should be solved quickly enough. According to local media, all of the new tests conducted on the yacht’s crew at the beginning of the week came back negative.

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Philip Green docks in Spain: British tycoon’s €142m superyacht complete with helipad, jacuzzi and more drops anchor in Mallorca

CONTROVERSIAL British fashion tycoon Philip Green has docked in Mallorca.

He has brought his boat, Lionheart, dubbed ‘the most luxurious yacht in the world’ to Palma. 

The 90-metre yacht worth an estimated €142m and complete with a jacuzzi, helipad and spa, is docked at Club de Mar. 

Commissioned in 2012, the ship is the third yacht of millionaire Green.

Built by Benetti Yachts, the steel superstructure was completed in 2016 with a gym, swimming pool and even garage for cars.

It can sail at speeds of up to 17mph, or 15 knots. 

The retail tycoon behind brands including Top shop, Miss Selfridge and Wallis is believed to be worth around £910 million. 

His image was badly tarnished when he sold his ailing BHS chain for £1 to Dominic Chappell, a former Spanish-based bankrupt with no retail experience.

The company failed a year later with the loss of 11,000 jobs and a giant €600m pension fund was plundered and he was ordered to top it up with his own money.

A parliamentary probe concluded he had systematically milked BHS and described the hole in the pension fund as ‘the unacceptable face of capitalism’.

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Philip Green's superyacht docks in Palma

Lionheart considered one of the most luxurious yacht in the world.

Lionheart moored in the Club de Mar.

A super-yacht owned by former retail king, Philip Green, docked in Palma this week and is moored in the Club de Mar. The current 90-metre Lionheart yacht is the third commissioned by Green to be built by Benetti Yachts (project FB262). [1] With contracts signed in 2012, it is built of steel with an aluminium superstructure. Completed in early 2016, after sea trials off Livorno, it undertook a commissioning run to Malta in May, able to cruise at a speed of 15 knots (28 km/h; 17 mph).

She is a fully equipped yacht with her own Helicopter Landing Pad, At anchor Stabilizers , Gym, Spa, Jacuzzi (on deck), Lift (Elevator), Swimming Pool, Beach Club, Beauty Salon, BBQ, Tender Garage, Swimming Platform, Air Conditioning, Underwater Lights, Owner Study, Exterior Bar.

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Green was the chairman and chief executive of Amber Day from 1988 to 1992. In 1999, he acquired Sears plc. He bought British Home Stores (BHS) for £200 million in 2000, and subsequently spent £840 million to acquire the Arcadia Group in 2002. Arcadia became a private company and was delisted from the London Stock Exchange. He unsuccessfully sought to acquire Marks & Spencer in 1999 and 2004.

At its peak, Green's Arcadia Group owned the clothing retailers Topshop, Topman, Wallis, Evans, Burton, Miss Selfridge, Dorothy Perkins and Outfit. BHS was part of Arcadia from 2009 to 2015. Arcadia had more than 2,500 outlets in the UK, concessions in UK department stores such as Debenhams and Selfridges, and several hundred franchises in other countries. After high street sales fell in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Arcadia entered administration and ASOS acquired the Topshop, Topman and Miss Selfridge brands in 2021.

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He is the Author of Corporate Theft

On peoples pension money!!

Another disgraceful waste of poor peoples money from a bad man.

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Le Corbusier’s triumphant return to Moscow

The exhibition of French prominent architect Le Corbusier, held in The Pushkin Museum, brings together the different facets of his talent. Source: ITAR-TASS / Stanislav Krasilnikov

The largest Le Corbusier exhibition in a quarter of a century celebrates the modernist architect’s life and his connection with the city.

Given his affinity with Moscow, it is perhaps surprising that the city had never hosted a major examination of Le Corbusier’s work until now. However, the Pushkin Museum and the Le Corbusier Fund have redressed that discrepancy with the comprehensive exhibition “Secrets of Creation: Between Art and Architecture,” which runs until November 18.

Presenting over 400 exhibits, the exhibition charts Le Corbusier’s development from the young man eagerly sketching buildings on a trip around Europe, to his later years as a prolific and influential architect.

The exhibition brings together the different facets of his talent, showing his publications, artwork and furniture design alongside photographs, models and blueprints of his buildings.

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Irina Antonova, director of the Pushkin Museum, said, “It was important for us to also exhibit his art. People know Le Corbusier the architect, but what is less well know is that he was also an artist. Seeing his art and architecture together gives us an insight into his mind and his thought-processes.”

What becomes obvious to visitors of the exhibition is that Le Corbusier was a man driven by a single-minded vision of how form and lines should interact, a vision he was able to express across multiple genres.

The upper wings of the Pushkin Museum are separated by the central stairs and two long balconies. The organizers have exploited this space, allowing comparison of Le Corbusier’s different art forms. On one side there are large paintings in the Purist style he adapted from Cubism, while on the other wall there are panoramic photographs of his famous buildings.

Le Corbusier was a theorist, producing many pamphlets and manifestos which outlined his view that rigorous urban planning could make society more productive and raise the average standard of living.

It was his affinity with constructivism, and its accompanying vision of the way architecture could shape society, which drew him to visit the Soviet Union, where, as he saw it, there existed a “nation that is being organized in accordance with its new spirit.”

The exhibition’s curator Jean-Louis Cohen explains that Le Corbusier saw Moscow as “somewhere he could experiment.” Indeed, when the architect was commissioned to construct the famous Tsentrosoyuz Building, he responded by producing a plan for the entire city, based on his concept of geometric symmetry.

Falling foul of the political climate

He had misread the Soviet appetite for experimentation, and as Cohen relates in his book Le Corbusier, 1887-1965, drew stinging attacks from the likes of El Lissitsky, who called his design “a city on paper, extraneous to living nature, located in a desert through which not even a river must be allowed to pass (since a curve would contradict the style).”

Not to be deterred, Le Corbusier returned to Moscow in 1932 and entered the famous Palace of the Soviets competition, a skyscraper that was planned to be the tallest building in the world.

This time he fell foul of the changing political climate, as Stalin’s growing suspicion of the avant-garde led to the endorsement of neo-classical designs for the construction, which was ultimately never built due to the Second World War.

Situated opposite the proposed site for the Palace of the Soviets, the exhibition offers a tantalizing vision of what might have been, presenting scale models alongside Le Corbusier’s plans, and generating the feeling of an un-built masterpiece.

Despite Le Corbusier’s fluctuating fortunes in Soviet society, there was one architect who never wavered in his support . Constructivist luminary Alexander Vesnin declared that the Tsentrosoyuz building was the "the best building to arise in Moscow for over a century.”

The exhibition sheds light on their professional and personal relationship, showing sketches and letters they exchanged. In a radical break from the abstract nature of most of Le Corbusier’s art, this corner of the exhibition highlights the sometimes volatile architect’s softer side, as shown through nude sketches and classical still-life paintings he sent to Vesnin.

“He was a complex person” says Cohen. “It’s important to show his difficult elements; his connections with the USSR, with Mussolini. Now that relations between Russia and the West have improved, we can examine this. At the moment there is a new season in Le Corbusier interpretation.” To this end, the exhibition includes articles that have never previously been published in Russia, as well as Le Corbusier’s own literature.

Completing Le Corbusier’s triumphant return to Russia is a preview of a forthcoming statue, to be erected outside the Tsentrosoyuz building. Even if she couldn’t quite accept his vision of a planned city, Moscow is certainly welcoming him back.

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