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Modernism’s Other Tapestry

Modernism’s Other Tapestry

K. L. H. Wells — Full is a tapestry that is instantly recognizable as a work by Josef Albers, who is best known for his series Homage to the Square…. READ MORE

The Modernist Émigrés in America

The Modernist Émigrés in America

Dominic Bradbury– Migration has become one of the defining subjects of our time. It has helped to shape contemporary politics in both Europe and America, as well as other parts… READ MORE

Spotlight on Josef and Anni Albers

Spotlight on Josef and Anni Albers

Ivy Sanders Schneider– Josef Albers was a hugely influential German-born American artist and educator. This week — between March 19th, the day he was born in 1888, and March 25, the… READ MORE

Pi day of the century

Pi day of the century

Today is 3/14/15: Pi day of the century. Wherever you live, there are ways to celebrate this rare holiday. We’ve been celebrating in a most colorful way, with the award–winning,… READ MORE

Albers on the Walls: A Virtual Tour

Albers on the Walls: A Virtual Tour

Our focus this week on all things Albers has allowed us to notice anew the numerous instances of Albers imagery right here in our offices in New Haven.  The following… READ MORE

Josef Albers Contest: Fill in the blanks

Josef Albers Contest: Fill in the blanks

It’s Albers week here at Yale University Press and today we have a contest for you. There exists amazing archival footage of Josef Albers in the classroom, and Albers describing… READ MORE

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