Supplement to Press Commentary on the Staatliche Bauhaus in Weimar (March-April 1924) 1924

Curator: This is Oskar Schlemmer's "Supplement to Press Commentary on the Staatliche Bauhaus in Weimar (March-April 1924)." Editor: It looks like a page torn from a journal, the weight of the sans-serif typeface contrasting the apparent ephemerality of the piece. Curator: Indeed. Schlemmer created this around a period of intense political pressure against the Bauhaus. The Bauhaus was under attack from conservative forces, so this was a response. Editor: The black bar visually anchors the text, but also feels like a censor bar. It’s an elegant yet firm statement through minimal form. Curator: Right. This supplement functioned as a critical intervention in the Bauhaus's fight for survival amidst right-wing opposition. Editor: It’s amazing how much emotion and information is communicated through such a simple composition. Curator: It’s a poignant reminder of how politics shape artistic institutions. Editor: I agree. The design conveys a sense of urgency and resilience.