Anni’s Orchestra: Theme and Variation in the Prints of Anni Albers

In art as in life, Anni Albers had a dazzling way of turning obstacles into creative opportunities. Barred as a woman from every program at the Bauhaus except weaving, she became one of the most significant textile artists of the twentieth century. Less well known is her energetic transition to printmaking during the final phase of her career. In her culminating Orchestra series, the central focus of this exhibition, she evoked her lifelong love of music, seeking visual analogues for sound.

Guest curated by Christopher Benfey, Professor Emeritus of English and great nephew of the artist, in collaboration with Ellen Alvord, Associate Director of Engagement and Weatherbie Curator of Academic Programs.

This exhibition is made possible by the Susan B. Weatherbie Exhibition Fund.