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Literature
on the Bauhaus &
Sites of Modernism

The Bauhaus and modern architecture unfolded their fascination that continues to this day. The selection of books – including novels and photo books, biographies and travel guides – delves into the life stories of Bauhaus members and architects, but also questions about design, architecture, art, film and photography in general, as well as the facets of the Sites of Modernism. Let yourself be inspired and delighted by the versatility.

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Events

“And they built that in Gelsenkirchen …”

Architecture and Cultural Institutions in the Ruhr Since 1950

Essen | Exhibition | until 10.1.2021
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Ten years after the inauguration of the new Chipperfield building at Museum Folkwang, this exhibition traces the architectural “biographies” of several important cultural institutions of the Ruhr region between 1950 and 2020.

Baukunstarchiv NRW
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Klee in North Africa

Berlin | Exhibition | until January 10, 2021
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Paul Klee went to North Africa twice to study: At the beginning of his artistic career, he went to Tunisia, and as an established artist and teacher at the Bauhaus, to Egypt.

Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Photo: Jens Ziehe
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Unfinished Metropolis

Berlin | Exhibition | until 3.1.2021
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The New Municipality of Berlin, also called  Greater Berlin, was created one hundred years ago on 1 October 1920. It was a once-in-a-century event! The old Berlin was consolidated with seven cities, 59 rural communities and 27 agricultural estates. The exhibition uses exemplary locations, projects and plans to explore topics that have shaped and changed the metropolis of Berlin.