Bauhausfrauen Documentary Rewrites History of Bauhaus Women
Elisabeth Otto, an art historian and author of "Haunted Bauhaus," argues that the narrative of Bauhaus is incomplete without acknowledging women's contributions. The documentary "Bauhausfrauen," directed by Susanne Radelhof, showcases five trailblazing women: Alma Buscher, Marianne Brandt, Gunta Stölzl, Friedl Dicker, and Lucia Moholy. Released to commemorate the centennial of the German institution, it sheds light on their fight for acknowledgment in a male-dominated environment led by founder Walter Gropius. The film was presented at Lo schermo dell'arte 2021, directed by Silvia Lucchesi, and can be streamed on demand until November 21 through Più Compagnia and MYMOVIES. Additionally, the festival included the VISIO European Programme and the exhibition "Thinking Beyond," featuring works by ten artists under 35, running until December 12.
Key facts
- Elisabeth Otto states Bauhaus history is incomplete without women.
- Documentary 'Bauhausfrauen' directed by Susanne Radelhof profiles five women.
- Women featured: Alma Buscher, Marianne Brandt, Gunta Stölzl, Friedl Dicker, Lucia Moholy.
- Film released for Bauhaus centenary.
- Screened at Lo schermo dell'arte 2021 festival directed by Silvia Lucchesi.
- Available on demand until November 21 via Più Compagnia and MYMOVIES.
- VISIO European Programme on Artists’ Moving Images curated by Leonardo Bigazzi.
- Exhibition 'Thinking Beyond – Moving Images for a Post-Pandemic World' at Manifattura Tabacchi until December 12.
- Artists: Eoghan Ryan, Thuy-Han Nguyen-Chi, Alexandre Erre, Chongyan Liu, Philth Haus, Eleonora Luccarini, Janaina Wagner, Nelson Bourrec Carter, VEGA, Roman Khimei & Yarema Malashchuk.
- Work 'Dedicated to the youth of the world II' won VISIO Young Talent Acquisition Award.
- Acquired by Seven Gravity Collection.
- Jury praised work for metaphorical portrayal of pandemic world.
Entities
Artists
- Elisabeth Otto
- Susanne Radelhof
- Alma Buscher
- Marianne Brandt
- Gunta Stölzl
- Friedl Dicker
- Lucia Moholy
- Walter Gropius
- Silvia Lucchesi
- Leonardo Bigazzi
- Eoghan Ryan
- Thuy-Han Nguyen-Chi
- Alexandre Erre
- Chongyan Liu
- Philth Haus
- Eleonora Luccarini
- Janaina Wagner
- Nelson Bourrec Carter
- VEGA
- Roman Khimei
- Yarema Malashchuk
Institutions
- Bauhaus
- Lo schermo dell'arte
- Più Compagnia
- MYMOVIES
- Manifattura Tabacchi
- VISIO European Programme on Artists’ Moving Images
- Seven Gravity Collection
- Artribune
Locations
- Florence
- Italy