Fernand Leger The Acrobats Located in J Paul’s Italian Steakhouse Modern Contemporary Private Room

French artist, Fernand Léger, was versatile in various mediums, including paint, ceramics, film, theater and dance sets, glass, print, and book arts. However, he is primarily celebrated for his expansive paintings and murals which were often characterized by block colors and striking graphic lines. These works reflect his conviction that "color is... as essential to life as water or fire."

Léger’s distinct style of Cubism, which emphasized cylindrical forms, greatly influenced numerous abstract painters and sculptors, notably Henry Moore. Moreover, his vibrant color palette, coupled with his belief that art should be accessible to all, served as a major inspiration for many Pop artists. Léger’s conviction that art has the power to unite people might have also played a role in the emergence of community-based art as a form of activism.