Have you ever wondered why the Bauhaus art school became so famous that it is today still important for designers, artists, architects, and art historians all over the world? It was mainly because of the various talented men and women that made the Bauhaus so multifaceted, colorful, and interesting. The new "bauhaus faces" podcast is dedicated to the fascinating life stories of students and teachers of the legendary and infamous Bauhaus. Each episode will highlight a unique Bauhaus personality. With descendants, researchers, and authors I will navigate you through each personal Bauhaus story.
This time I talked to Ariel Aloni. He is a grandson of even two Bauhaus students: the architect, Arieh Sharon, probably the most famous Israeli architect, and the Bauhaus weaver Gunta Stölzl, the only woman who was successful in becoming a Bauhaus master.
As Ariel says: “There was no...
Published 06/04/24
This time we will hear textile researcher and artist Judith Raum talk about the Hungarian Bauhaus weaver Otti Berger. Otti’s story is one full of life, happiness, ambition, talent, and a prosperous future. There were so many things for her in the cards. But her life ended tragically and abruptly...
Published 05/02/24