Bauhaus-inspired caravan travels the world for social change

A miniature replica of the Bauhaus building in Dessau has been turned into a mobile home and exhibition space as part of the Spinning Triangles project, curated by Elsa Westreicher and Bonaventure Soh Bejeng Ndikung for the Bauhaus centenary. Designed by architect Van Bo Le-Mentzel, the 15-square-meter Wohnmaschine ("little bus") features elaborate interiors and can transform into a gallery. The project is run by SAVVY Contemporary, a Berlin-based art space that combines exhibitions, film screenings, performances, conferences, concerts, and educational programs with local schools. The initiative aims to challenge neocolonial power structures in design theory and practice, addressing issues such as state violence, racism, and the far-right shift in Germany. According to SAVVY Contemporary, the caravan acts as a "Trojan horse" to spark discussions on hidden social and political topics. The project will unfold across Dessau, Kinshasa, Berlin, and Hong Kong, with the goal of reimagining the Bauhaus concept and creating a "nonschool" of design. Funding comes from the Bauhaus Heute Fund of the German Federal Cultural Foundation.