At Arizona State, I had an instructor named Rob Roy Kelly who was heavily influenced by many of his instructors at Yale, one of whom was Joseph Albers who was an instructor at the Dessau Bauhaus campus. It was evident that Rob carried with him that connection and it made a deep impression on me early on, though it took years for me to fully understand that impact.
Hello Design (a fantastic interactive agency here in LA) has created a beautiful site for MOMA - Bauhaus 1919-1933: Workshops for Modernity, highlighting over 400 works by some 100 teachers and students of the Baushaus that reflect the extraordinary broad range of the school's output. Additionally, it gives a historical overview of the school, it's workshop and faculty.
Bauhaus 1919-1933: Workshops for Modernity is on view at The Museum of Modern Art, New York from November 8, 2009 through January 25, 2010. It will not travel so catch in person if you can.
