Max Bill

Max Bill (December 22, 1908 – December 8, 1994) was a Swiss architect, artist, and designer.

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After an apprenticeship as a silversmith, Bill took up studies at the Bauhaus in Dessau.

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In 1944, he became a professor at the school of arts in Zurich.

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Among Bill's most famous designs is the "Ulmer Hocker" of 1954, a chair that can also be used as a shelf element or a side table. Although the chair was a creation of Bill and Dutch designer Hans Gugelot, it is often called "Bill Hocker" because the first sketch on a cocktail napkin was Bill's work.

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A large granite sculpture by Max Bill was installed adjacent to the Bahnhofstrasse, Z?rich in 1983. As is often the case with modern art in public places, the installation generated some controversy.

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December 22: December 22 is the 356th day of the year (357th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. There are 9 days remaining....

1908: 1908 is a leap year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar)....

December 8: December 8 is the 342nd day (343rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar. There are 23 days remaining....

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