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The Josef Albers Museum Quadrat in Bottrop, Germany, has significantly enriched its collection with the donation of two works by Anni Albers, the pioneering artist and designer who challenged traditional notions of craft and established weaving as an independent art form.
The generous donation, made by the Josef & Anni Albers Foundation, includes a drawing titled DR XVI from 1974 and a unique reproduction of the Smyrna carpet. These new additions join the museum's existing collection, which focuses on Geometric Abstraction, Color Painting, Photography, Sculpture, and boasts the largest public collection of Anni Albers' works.
Prior to this donation, the museum only had one work by Anni Albers, the textile work Intersecting (1962). The donation of these two works makes the museum one of the few German institutions with multiple works by Anni Albers.
Dr. Linda Walther, the museum director, expressed her happiness about the donation, stating, "We are thrilled to have these remarkable works by Anni Albers in our collection. They will undoubtedly inspire our visitors and contribute to a deeper understanding of her groundbreaking art."
Mayor Bernd Tischler, who played a significant role in the design of an award-winning annex for temporary exhibitions at the museum in 2022, praised the two new additions and expressed his gratitude for the donation. He expressed his wish for the future perception of Anni and Josef Albers in Bottrop, hoping that the exhibition will spark conversations about design, industry, material processing, and the role of women in art history.
Nicolas Fox Weber, the foundation's director, highlighted the reliable and long-standing cooperation with the Bottrop museum and expressed his special commitment related to the donation of Anni Albers' works. He stated, "We are proud to have worked with the Bottrop museum over the years, and we are thrilled to see these works now on display for the public to enjoy."
The two works are now on display at the Josef Albers Museum Quadrat with free admission. The Smyrna carpet reproduction is based on a drawing from 1925 located in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Anni Albers' works are known for their innovative combinations of form, color, and structure, often featuring complex geometric patterns.
The donation comes at an exciting time for Anni Albers' legacy, as the next major exhibition dedicated to her work, titled "Anni Albers: Constructing Textiles," will take place at the Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern (7.11.2025 - 22.02.2026). The exhibition will feature the work "Intersecting" from the Bottrop collection.
Anni Albers' legacy continues to inspire artists and designers, not only through her captivating textiles but also her influential writings and graphics. Her works are a testament to her innovative spirit and her commitment to pushing the boundaries of traditional craft. The donation of these two works to the Josef Albers Museum Quadrat ensures that her legacy will continue to be celebrated and explored for years to come.
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