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UN’s 75[th] anniversary and BauhausLand UNESCO sites

Dear Journalist/Editor, This year, 2020 marks the 75th anniversary of the United Nations, an organization with cultural, as well as political influence. The most obvious is UNESCO, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization with its World Heritage sites. The German federal states of Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia boast a rich array of sites, from natural attractions (forests and gardens) and religious places (connected to Martin Luther) to icons of the Bauhaus. In total six sites reflect the ideals of this innovative design movement, which began 100 years ago in

Bauhaus: Still in the spotlight!

Dear Journalist/Editor  The Bauhaus centenary year may be over, but the influential art and design movement remains in the international spotlight. Below is an article that includes comments from eminent publications, pointing out that 2019 was a catalyst for a new appreciation of the Bauhaus movement. And that interest continues in 2020. Inspired by exhibitions both in Germany and around the world, more and more visitors are planning vacations in BauhausLand, the German federal states of Saxony-Anhalt  and Thuringia 

Bauhaus: The party never stops!

Fall in BauhausLand: Natural beauty outdoors; fascinating exhibitions indoorsThroughout this anniversary year, exhibitions celebrating the Bauhaus have been, still are, and will continue to be stimulating. And with the spectacular fall foliage, this is the ideal time to tour BauhausLand. The Great Outdoors really is glorious with ancient beech forests and rare wildlife, including the European wildcat. Natural beauty and Bauhaus design: A perfect partnership!    The Bauhaus was born in Weimar, and an hour west is the Hainich National Park. The Canopy Walk, stretching all of 1,750 feet,

City of Dreams: Lyonel Feininger and his villages

A retrospective of the American-born painter who immortalized Germany’s country churchesLyonel Feininger: New York’s Bauhaus connection Pedaling along the quiet 20-mile-long Feininger Cycle Trail  in Germany is a delightful way to follow in the tracks of artist Lyonel Feininger (1871-1956). Some 20 minutes after leaving Weimar, you are in Gelmeroda. In this village, the church, with its distinctive spire, sparked off a series of paintings by Feininger. Today, along with other country churches that dot

BAUHAUS Museum Dessau: A new destination in BauhausLand

THE VIEW FROM THE DIRECTOR’s CHAIRAn armchair, a dress, and a collage: Many of the objects on display at the new Bauhaus Museum Dessau  have never been seen in public before. That is why the museum opening on September 8th is one of the major highlights of the celebrations marking the 100th birthday of the Bauhaus design movement. Like a soaring steel frame encased in glass, the building itself is eye-catching. Looking through the glass facade, Dessau’s city park is visible in one direction and the city center in the other; visitors feel part of the urban

BAUHAUS 2019: The student view

Interviews with Bauhaus studentsDuring the 100th anniversary celebrations of the foundation of the Bauhaus, we tend to look back to understand the impact of this groundbreaking movement. But the century-old Bauhaus spirit is alive and well in Weimar and Dessau, where students live and study at the Bauhaus-University Weimar  and the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation . “Bauhaus is an architectural World Heritage building; an important part of design development. But for me, it is also ‘the museum I’m studying in!’ ” explains one of the

How we celebrate International Women’s Day in BauhausLand

Women in the Bauhaus movement: Discover who they were and what they did.When an exhibition by Bauhaus artist Anni Albers opened in London recently, art critics gave the show five stars. Albers’ textiles, wall-hangings and “pictorial weavings” were a revelation. But she was not the only female artist in the Bauhaus. Now, as the world marks the 100th birthday of this revolutionary design movement, the contributions of its women designers are in the spotlight. In BauhausLand (the German federal states of Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt), women, such as Albers, Gertrud Arndt and Marianne Brandt are

Sweet Bauhaus Dreams

Great places to stay in BauhausLand“What’s a Bauhaus hotel room like?” As the world marks the Bauhaus centenary, 2019 is a great time to visit BauhausLand, the tourism region named for the design movement that changed the way we live. As well as visiting, fans can stay in Bauhaus-influenced buildings. Head for the German states of Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia; check in – and sleep like a Bauhausler! DESSAU Welcome to student life: sleep like a Bauhäusler Emblazoned with the word BAUHAUS, the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation complex is the No 1 destination for modern design enthusiasts. Extra

BAUHAUS 100: how, when and where to celebrate

Major events and openings in BauhausLandThe normal way to celebrate a birthday is with a party. But for its 100th birthday, BauhausLand is throwing a series of parties right through 2019. The tourism region where it all began in Germany a century ago is marking the centenary with imaginative exhibitions, performances, music, dance - and parties! And everyone is welcome to join in the fun (www.gobauhaus.com ). BRAND NEW for 2019 Two major innovations provide must-see destinations. The newly-built Bauhaus-Museum-Weimar has a ground-breaking exhibition, with treasures never displayed

Eat and drink the Bauhaus way

The thrill of the authenticThere is nothing quite like finding the “authentic”. That can be visiting places where important things happened and walking in the footsteps of men and women, who changed history. These experiences are special and, for fans of design and architecture, they are easy to find in BauhausLand in 2019. In the German federal states of Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt, you can explore the cities, where the Bauhaus movement began a century ago. You can walk the lanes, see the buildings – and even eat and drink “the Bauhaus way.” Have a meal in a Bauhaus-designed restaurant;

The Bauhaus professors had their own twist on the holiday season

BAUHAUSLAND: Christmas traditions in the home of avant-garde designLooking for a traditional Christmas? With Christmas markets, mulled wine, gingerbread and locally-made, one-of-a-kind gifts? Today’s Christmas customs are part of the holiday season in BauhausLand , the German federal states of Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt. Just south of Berlin, this is the region that gave us the Christmas tree and the Christmas carol – 500 years ago! But it is also the home of Bauhaus, the most avant-garde design

The Bauhaus professors had their own twist on the holiday season

BAUHAUSLAND: Christmas traditions in the home of avant-garde designLooking for a traditional Christmas? With Christmas markets, mulled wine, gingerbread and locally-made, one-of-a-kind gifts? Today’s Christmas customs are part of the holiday season in BauhausLand, the German federal states of Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt. Just south of Berlin, this is the region that gave us the Christmas tree and the Christmas carol – 500 years ago! But it is also the home of Bauhaus, the most avant-garde design movement of the past 100 years, celebrating its centenary in 2019. Home of authentic

Looking for something to spice up college life?

BauhausLand: A place every design student must see.A revolutionary idea that combines art and craftwork, a social movement that shapes our lives even today, and a ubiquitous design idiom: Bauhaus is all this and more. And because Bauhaus is so prevalent, an entire region in Germany has been named after it. Journeying through BauhausLand , you will encounter stories of creative people, get to the bottom of this idea, and experience authentic places. And there is more to come! All of Germany will be celebrating the centenary of the Bauhaus in 2019. Why should every

Why fall is a perfect time to visit BauhausLand

It’s even more spectacular in the fallBrilliant yellow, gleaming copper and intense gold. BauhausLand(scapes) at their best.  Fall colors are glorious in BauhausLand, the region encompassing Dessau and Weimar, just south of Berlin. In Hainich National Park, for example, towering trees stand out against a deep blue sky: Get a bird’s-eye view of their foliage from the 1,750-foot-long treetop walkway. But fall’s beauty can be seen all over BauhausLand, making it a great time to explore, discover more about the birthplace of the Bauhaus movement, and, as the countdown to the centenary

Bauhaus Dessau and the Movement of Modernism in Saxony-Anhalt

2019 – Germany will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the foundation of the Bauhaus together with partners all over the world.Founded in Weimar in 1919, relocated to Dessau in 1925 and closed in Berlin in 1933, the school of design only existed for a total of 14 years. Despite this, the Bauhaus continues to have an impact to this day. No other federal state in Germany has as many preserved Bauhaus buildings or Modernism locations as Saxony-Anhalt. In particular, these can be found in Dessau-Roßlau, but also in Magdeburg, Halle (Saale), Quedlinburg, Lutherstadt Wittenberg and Elbingerode.

Summer in BauhausLand, where the livin’ is lively!

"Show me how you party and I’ll tell you who you are.” Oskar Schlemmer, Bauhaus art professorMinimalist and serious? No way!Say Roaring Twenties and up pops a mental image of jazz, cocktails and flappers. Not just in New York and Chicago, but also in Weimar  and Dessau , the German cities where the Bauhaus movement was born a century ago. Back then, designers, architects, and painters studied during the week and on the weekends, they had fun. They created themed parties, festivals, experimental theater, music, and even

Germany celebrates 100 Years of Bauhaus

New launched website to walk in the great designer’s footsteps.Bauhaus: As hip as ever.Ask 10 people what “Bauhaus” means and you will get 10 different definitions. From arts and crafts to modern technology. Bauhaus is all of those and more. As diverse as the impact of Bauhaus of daily life across North America nowadays, as wide is the range of discoveries one can make by traveling in Germany.Follow the Bauhaus Trail.In Germany, it is easy to follow in the footsteps of the leaders of the movement. See the cradle of the Bauhaus in Thuringia, and experience the home of modernism in

Walter Gropius – a “starchitect” of Modernism?

Either or! In 2019 we celebrate 100 years of the Bauhaus School.The German who revolutionized the world of design.Say “starchitect” and names, such as Frank Gehry and I. M. Pei come to mind. Around the world, their dramatic office towers, museums and more are must-sees for anyone interested in design. But a century ago, the term could have been coined for Walter Gropius.Bauhaus: As hip as ever.Things that were considered avant-garde back then, are part of daily life across North America nowadays. Years before he came to Cambridge Mass. in 1937 to become professor of architecture at

Press Files for download

The 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus is one of the great cultural events of 2019. On this occasion, Germany will once again disseminate the Bauhaus idea throughout the world.Two German regions, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia, have joined forces to promote the uniqueness of BauhausLand and provide exciting information about this travel destination right in the heart of Germany. Surprise your readers with something new – tell stories about BauhausLand. Join our press area for regular updates, stories, and pictures.

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