# Charles Darwent: Monsieur Ozenfant's Academy

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Podcast: [John Sandoe Books](https://stenobird.com/podcast/john-sandoe-books-94113)
Published: 2025-09-28T16:42:09+00:00
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## Resource

A mentor to Le Corbusier, Ozenfant was an artist and critic who ran art schools in Paris and London in the 1920s and ’30s. Highly regarded, he knew everyone; Leonora Carrington was a student, Henry Moore worked for him, Paolozzi admired him. Despite his connections, energy and talent, his star dimmed and he passed into obscurity. This short, beautifully written book is a superb resuscitation of a fascinating individual whose influence was – and is – far-reaching. Johnny speaks to its author, Charles Darwent — art critic and reviewer. Photo: Ozenfant (left) and Le Corbusier launching their new magazine, L'Esprit nouveau, in 1920, from a fake hot air balloon. Interviewed by Johnny de Falbe Edited by Magnus Rena

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