ANNI ALBERS (1899-1994)

Anni Albers was a pioneering textile artist and printmaker whose innovative work helped elevate weaving to the status of fine art. Born in Germany, she studied at the Bauhaus school, where she was deeply influenced by modernist principles and later married fellow artist Josef Albers. Throughout her career, Anni combined traditional weaving techniques with abstract, geometric designs that explored texture, color, and form. Her textiles are celebrated for their architectural precision and subtle interplay of materials, bridging craft and modern art. After emigrating to the United States in the 1930s, she taught at Black Mountain College and continued to expand her practice, creating influential wall hangings, fabrics, and prints. Albers’ contributions have had a lasting impact on both textile art and design, positioning her as a key figure in 20th-century modernism.