Anni Albers

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This in-depth study explores a monumental wall hanging by renowned Bauhaus artist Anni Albers, who played a pivotal role in elevating textiles from craft to fine art. The wall hanging, Camino Real, was first exhibited outside Mexico City at David Zwirner, New York, in 2019. Commissioned in 1967 by architects Ricardo Legorreta and Luis Barragan for the Hotel Camino Real, it was completed in 1968 and showcases Albers's deep influence from Latin American art and culture. This work exemplifies her multifaceted approach to textiles and is accompanied by pieces created after her move to the United States in 1933, including innovative wall hangings, weavings, and various works on paper. Together, these pieces highlight Albers's mastery of diverse materials and techniques, as well as her ability to work at different scales. The publication provides further context and motifs, underscoring her pioneering role in textiles as an art form alongside her interest in mass-produced designs. It features new scholarship from curator Brenda Danilowitz and art historian T'ai Smith, enhancing the understanding of Albers's significant contributions to art and design.