Furnishing for Kass Country Residence, Berlin-Zehlendorf, 1932: Duplicate of BRGA.59.56 1932

Editor: Here we have Hanns Dustmann's "Furnishing for Kass Country Residence, Berlin-Zehlendorf" from 1932. It's a technical drawing, quite minimal. What's your take on it? Curator: It reads as an act of resistance through design. In 1932, with the rise of fascism, such clean, functional design became a statement against oppressive ornamentation. It's a subtle rebellion, wouldn't you agree? Editor: So, the simplicity isn't just aesthetic, it's political? Curator: Exactly. Consider the Bauhaus movement’s focus on accessibility and social responsibility. Dustmann’s design echoes that, advocating for a more egalitarian society through the objects we live with. Do you see how it challenges the era's values? Editor: I see it now. Looking at design as a quiet form of protest gives me a whole new perspective. Curator: It reveals how deeply intertwined art and social justice can be.