Josef Albers
Study for Homage to the Square: Absorption, 1967
Oil on board
32 × 32 in.
(81.3 × 81.3 cm)

Josef Albers was a total badass. He was a brilliant artist, a groundbreaking educator, and a master of color theory. His work is still studied and admired by artists and designers all over the world.

Albers is best known for his “Homage to the Square” series, which features nested squares of varying colors. These paintings are simple on the surface, but they’re actually incredibly complex. Each square interacts with the others uniquely, creating a constantly changing visual experience.

Albers was also a gifted teacher. He taught at the Bauhaus in Germany and Black Mountain College in the United States, where he influenced generations of artists. He was also a prolific writer, and his book “Interaction of Color” is a classic text on color theory.

Albers was a true original. He was always pushing the boundaries of art and design, and he never stopped experimenting. His work is a testament to his creativity and his passion for art.

If you’re ever in a museum, be sure to check out some of Josef Albers’s work. You won’t be disappointed.

Josef Albers
Study for Homage to the Square: Absorption, 1967
Oil on board
32 × 32 in.
(81.3 × 81.3 cm)

Josef Albers was a genius. He was a brilliant artist, a groundbreaking educator, and a master of color theory. His work is still studied and admired by artists and designers all over the world. Albers is best known for his “Homage to the Square” series, which features nested squares of varying colors. These paintings are simple on the surface, but they’re actually incredibly complex. Each square interacts with the others uniquely, creating a constantly changing visual experience.

Albers was also a gifted teacher. He taught at the Bauhaus in Germany and Black Mountain College in the United States, where he influenced generations of artists. He was also a prolific writer, and his book “Interaction of Color” is a classic text on color theory. Albers was a true original. He was always pushing the boundaries of art and design, and he never stopped experimenting. His work is a testament to his creativity and his passion for art.

If you’re ever in a museum, be sure to check out some of Josef Albers’s work. You won’t be disappointed.

Learn more from Josef & Anni Albers Foundation.

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