Left: 150: “Werbefotogramm (advertising photogram) for the Goerz photochemical company”, 1925 by László Moholy-Nagy; 151: “Werbefotogramm (advertising photogram) for the Goerz photochemical company”, 1925 by László Moholy-Nagy; Right: 152: “K VII”, 1922 by László Moholy-Nagy; 153: “A XI”, 1923 by László Moholy-Nagy from Bauhaus 1919 – 1933: Workshops for Modernity by Barry Bergdoll, Leah Dickerman, Benjamin Buchloh, Brigid Doherty, Hal Foster, Charles Haxthausen, Andreas Huyssen, Michael Jennings, Juliet Kinchin, Ellen Lupton, Christine Mehring, Detlef Mertins, Marco De Michelis, Peter Nisbet, Monty Paret, Alex Potts, Frederic Schwarz, T’ai Smith, and edited by Adrian Sudhalter (pages 136–137).
“Our guiding principle was that design is neither an intellectual nor a material affair, but simply an integral part of the stuff of life…”
— Walter Gropius, architect, educator, and director of the Bauhaus from 1919 to 1928
The Bauhaus, a pioneering institution of modern design, architecture, and craft, was founded on April 12, 1919. 102 years ago today. The school has long inspired Natalie’s design philosophies and style choices at Alabama Chanin. In honor of this anniversary, this week we share a history of the school, posts from The Journal archives, and resources that show how the Bauhaus ethos is still alive and well in the world today.
”Bauhaus Collection” on The Journal
“How Bauhaus Redefined What Design Could Do for Society”
“Bauhaus Everywhere, Traces of a Design School in Everyday Life”
”On Design: The School of Bauhaus + Creative Process”, from The Journal
“The Bauhaus, 1919–1933”, from The Met Museum
”Inspiration: Arts and Crafts Movement and the Bauhaus”, from The Journal
“Bauhaus and its Sites in Weimar, Dessau and Bernau” as UNESCO World Heritage Sites
“Bauhaus: The School of Modernism”
Inspirations and Bauhaus alumni Anni and Josef Albers
“10 Contemporary Designers and Artists on Why the Bauhaus Matters”
@ Alabama Chanin
Our Spring Sale is extended through today. Save 20% on select designs from Alabama Chanin and The School of Making with code SPRING20.
Explore our Mother’s Day Gift Guide to help celebrate those who nurture us, who care for us, and who simply love us. Each piece of this curated selection of garments, accessories, and home goods is sustainably crafted to last a lifetime.
Learn more about our recently updated website. Email us at orders@alabamachanin.com or call us at 256-760-1090 for support, assistance, or to share feedback on your experience.
The Project Threadways Symposium, a partnership between Alabama Chanin, Project Threadways, and the Muscle Shoals National Heritage Area, takes place virtually this Saturday. This year’s theme—“Textiles Across Time and Place: Examining a complicated past to create a more sustainable future”—places the story of textiles in our northwest Alabama community into a broader context by providing a timeline of textile history in the United States. View the schedule of events and register here.
@ The School of Making
April’s Swatch of the Month features the Variegated Stripe design with a range of embroidery stitches featured in The Geometry of Hand-Sewing. Explore our newest DIY kits, inspired by Swatch of the Month and featuring Variegated Stripe—and find more Stripe Love in our Mother’s Day GIft Guide from The School of Making.
@ The Factory
Plan your visit to view the Collection firsthand, work with our team, experience Alabama Chanin in-person, and learn more about our commitment to responsible production, sustainable practices, and thoughtful design.
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Contact our store team:
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shop@alabamachanin.com
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Please note: Due to COVID, guests are required to wear face masks throughout the duration of their time at The Factory and we have masks available, if needed. Until further notice, we will be checking temperatures for all guests, team members, and anyone entering The Factory. Should you have any questions about our safety procedures, please reach out during our store hours.
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