Anni Albers: In Thread and On Paper

Anni Albers (1899–1994) is considered the most important textile artist of the 20th century. Known for her wall hangings, weavings, and designs, she was also an innovative educator and printmaker.  This exhibition highlights how nimbly Albers moved between mediums—including her shift from weaving to printmaking in the 1960s—and transitioned between making art and designing functional and commercial objects. Drawn from the collection of the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, the exhibition focuses on groundbreaking work from the last 40 years of her life.

Image: Anni Albers, “Red Lines on Blue,” designed for Modern Masters Tapestries, 1979, wool, 66 x 72 in., The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation, 2001.22.1 (photo: © 2023 The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation/Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York)