Bauhaus Building, Dessau, 1925-1926: View from the north during construction after 1925

Editor: This is a photograph of the Bauhaus Building in Dessau, taken during its construction in 1925-1926. It’s quite stark and industrial. What's your take on this image? Curator: It's more than just stark; it's revolutionary. Consider the context: post-WWI Germany, grappling with social upheaval. The Bauhaus, envisioned as a place where art meets industry, democratizing design. Notice the glass curtain wall, blurring the lines between interior and exterior, challenging traditional notions of space and access. How does this radical transparency resonate with you? Editor: It’s almost utopian, the idea of accessible design for everyone. Curator: Precisely. It embodies a vision of social equity through design. The Bauhaus aimed to break down hierarchies, fostering collaboration between artists and artisans. This building, in its very structure, is a statement about the potential of design to shape a more just world. Editor: I never really thought about the social implications of architecture before. Thanks! Curator: My pleasure! Art is a powerful form of advocacy.