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Bauhaus World documentary released online for centenary

publication · 2026-05-04

The documentary 'Bauhaus World' by Deutsche Welle is now available online for free, divided into three parts. It explores the history of the Bauhaus school and its contemporary global connections, featuring interviews with designers from Mexico, Jordan, Colombia, Israel, the United States, and Japan. The release coincides with the lead-up to April 1, 2019, the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus founding. The school, a cradle of modern design and experimentation in the early 20th century, continues to inspire. Other centenary initiatives include exhibitions, guided tours, and the opportunity to stay in the Dessau building.

Key facts

  • Documentary titled 'Bauhaus World' by Deutsche Welle
  • Available online for free in three parts
  • Features interviews with designers from Mexico, Jordan, Colombia, Israel, US, Japan
  • Released ahead of April 1, 2019 centenary of Bauhaus founding
  • Bauhaus was a German school founded in 1919
  • Considered cradle of contemporary design
  • Other centenary events include exhibitions, tours, and stays in Dessau building

Entities

Institutions

  • Bauhaus
  • Deutsche Welle

Locations

  • Mexico
  • Jordan
  • Colombia
  • Israel
  • United States
  • Japan
  • Dessau
  • Germany

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