Explore 'Weaving Beyond the Bauhaus' Exhibition

The exhibition 'Weaving Beyond the Bauhaus' runs from Aug 3, 2019, to Feb 17, 2020.

Highlights the works of notable Bauhaus artists like Anni Albers and Gunta Stölzl.

Explores the historical context of the Bauhaus weaving workshop and its influence on American art.

Founded in 1919, the Bauhaus aimed to merge art and craftsmanship.

The weaving workshop promoted equality among artists and their crafts.

Despite challenges, it became a cradle for artistic innovation influencing many artists.

Many Bauhaus artists immigrated to the US post-1933, spreading their modernist ideals.

The exhibition showcases reciprocal relationships between Bauhaus artists and American art institutions.

Bauhaus legacy fostered the development of American artists such as Sheila Hicks and Lenore Tawney.

Bauhaus artists contributed to various educational institutions like Yale and Black Mountain College.

They shared knowledge and skills that shaped subsequent generations of artists.

The intersections of these artists’ practices created a rich, interlinked artistic community.