Wallpaper sample removed from BR49.467 c. 20th century

Editor: Here we have a "Wallpaper sample removed from BR49.467" created by the Bauhaus Wall-painting Workshop. It’s…orange. What can we say about a wallpaper sample? Curator: We can consider it as evidence of the Bauhaus's efforts to integrate art and craft, challenging traditional hierarchies. How was this material produced, and what social function did it serve within the Bauhaus community? Editor: So, you’re saying the wallpaper isn't just decoration but a statement about blurring art and industry? Curator: Precisely. This simple sample represents the workshop's focus on accessible design, mass production and the labour involved in creating functional objects. It’s a material manifestation of their design philosophy. Editor: I guess I never thought about wallpaper having that much to say! Curator: Thinking about the means of production certainly shifts our perspective.