Aubette (building)

The Aubette on Place Kléber
Aubette dance hall in 1929
The restored dance hall in 2016

L’Aubette is a historical building on Place Kléber in Strasbourg, France. It was built by Jacques-François Blondel in 1765–1772. In 1926, three avant-garde artists Theo van Doesburg, Sophie Taeuber-Arp and Jean Arp (or Hans Arp) were commissioned by Paul and Adré Horn to redecorate and design the Café Aubette in Strasbourg. The three artists were equally responsible for different sections of the building; Theo van Doesburg was in charge of the two cafés and two dance halls, Sophie Taeuber for the entrance aisle, tearoom, and two bars, and Jean Arp for the basement, the passage, and billiard room. And all three artists worked together designing the stairwell.[1] The work of the three artists had been called "the Sistine Chapel of abstract art".[2] This historical building still opens as a historical landmark nowadays.

  1. ^ Fiederer, Luke (July 20, 2016). "AD Classics: Café l'Aubette / Theo van Doesburg". arch daily. Archived from the original on 2016-07-21. Retrieved February 7, 2020.
  2. ^ "Reopening of the restored rooms". Batiactu.com. 2006-04-13. Archived from the original on 2007-12-11. Retrieved 2010-04-15.