After the demolition of the Palast der Republik - a former symbol of GDR regime and a contradictory topic of discussion for years – Berlin has succeeded to turn this central spot by the Spree into a place that can be enjoyed by many. (more…)
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What is associated with Bauhaus today? Which Bauhaus are we talking about? Is it a style, a design brand, a university? A hardware store for DIY builders? A socially aware ideology of art for the masses – later actually put into practice by IKEA? Is it a multi-disciplinary, experimental approach, a praise of craftsmanship, a way of rethinking the roles of designer and user?
The world’s ever largest Bauhaus exhibition at Martin-Gropius-Bau, Berlin, offers an up-to-date view of the Bauhaus with Christine Hill’s installation Do-It-Yourself Bauhaus. (more…)