The Bauhaus #itsalldesign

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The Bauhaus stands as one of the 20th century’s most influential cultural movements, often seen as the embodiment of the Modernist design cliché: geometric, industrial, and minimalistic. However, the publication challenges this stereotype, offering a fresh perspective on Bauhaus design. It presents the first comprehensive overview of the extended design concept initiated at the Bauhaus, highlighting the designers' interests in social interconnections, experiments, and processes. Featuring rare exhibits from design, architecture, art, film, and photography, the book documents the development processes and socio-political concepts behind the Bauhaus. These ideas are contrasted with current design themes, such as the digital revolution, and the works of contemporary artists and designers. Notable contributors, including Olaf Nicolai, Adrian Sauer, Wilfried Kühn, and Joseph Grima, created artistic works specifically for the exhibition and publication. Lavishly illustrated, the book includes essays by esteemed authors like Arthur Rüegg and Jan Boelen, a glossary of key terms related to the Bauhaus, and a detailed catalogue section. Additionally, it features short articles by distinguished global designers, artists, and architects reflecting on the relevance of the Bauhaus and its impact on 21st-century design.