On view through June 13, 2024, in Gallery 519 of the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), Bauhaus and Beyond offers a comprehensive exploration of the Bauhaus school’s enduring influence on modern art and design. Founded in 1919 by architect Walter Gropius in Weimar, Germany, the Bauhaus was conceived as a laboratory for radical artistic experimentation, merging fine arts with practical crafts to redefine the relationship between art, industry, and daily life.
The exhibition presents a curated selection of works produced during the Bauhaus’s 14-year existence, alongside creations by its alumni in the ensuing decades. Notable pieces include Marcel Breuer’s Chaise Longue (1938), Marianne Brandt’s Teapot (1924), and Anni Albers’s Free-Hanging Room Divider (c. 1949). These works exemplify the school’s emphasis on functional design, geometric forms, and the integration of art into everyday objects.
Organized by Starr Figura, Curator in the Department of Drawings and Prints, with contributions from curatorial assistants across various departments, the exhibition underscores the Bauhaus’s multidisciplinary approach. The inclusion of textiles, metalwork, furniture, and graphic design highlights the school’s commitment to breaking down the barriers between different artistic disciplines.
Bauhaus and Beyond not only celebrates the school’s historical significance but also illuminates its lasting impact on contemporary design and architecture. By showcasing the evolution of Bauhaus principles through the works of its former students and teachers, the exhibition offers visitors a nuanced understanding of how the school’s ideals continue to resonate in today’s creative practices.
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