{"title":"Josef Albers","description":"Josef Albers (1888- 1976) was a German-born American artist and educator. He was taught for 10 years at the famous Bauhaus at Weimar, Dessau and Berlin. Accomplished as a designer, photographer, typographer, printmaker, and poet, Albers is best remembered for his work as an abstract painter and theorist, and is famous for his work with color and squares. In 1933 he was invited to teach at Black Mountain College, in North Carolina, where his students included Ruth Asawa, Ray Johnson, Robert Rauschenberg, Cy Twombly and Susan Weil. He also invited important American artists such as Willem de Kooning to teach in the summer seminar. In 1963, he published one of his most defining works titled \"Interaction of Color\" which presented his theory that colors were governed by an internal and deceptive logic. The very rare first edition has a limited printing of only 2,000 copies and contained 150 silk screen plates. This work has been republished since and is now even available as a cell phone app. He was known to meticulously list the specific manufacturer's colors and varnishes he used on the back of his works, as if the colors were catalogued components of an optical experiment. Robert Rauschenberg was known to have identified Albers as his most important teacher.","products":[{"product_id":"lc1082-b","title":"JOSEF ALBERS The 10th New York Film Festival, 1972 - Signed","description":"Sku: LC1082-B\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Josef Albers\u003cbr\u003eTitle: The 10th New York Film Festival\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1972\u003cbr\u003eSigned: Yes\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Serigraph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 50 x 26 inches ( 127 x 66 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 50 x 26 inches ( 127 x 66 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: 144\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A: Mint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: This limited edition print, created by the renowned artist Josef Albers in 1972, was designed to advertise the 10th New York Film Festival. The print is part of an exclusive edition of 144, each signed and numbered in pencil by Albers, underscoring its rarity and collectible value. In addition to these signed and numbered prints, 200 unsigned posters were also produced.\r\rAlbers, a pivotal figure in modern art known for his work in color theory and geometric abstraction, brings his distinctive style to this piece. The design features Albers’ characteristic use of bold, interlocking shapes and a harmonious color palette, capturing the essence of the Film Festival's dynamic and vibrant spirit.\r\rThe print is referenced on pages 30-31 of the Lincoln Center Posters book, highlighting its significance within the collection of posters created for the Lincoln Center. This documentation further cements the print's status as an important work within Albers’ oeuvre and its cultural significance related to the New York Film Festival.\r\rAs a signed and numbered limited edition, this print holds significant value for collectors and art enthusiasts. It not only showcases Josef Albers’ exceptional skill and distinctive aesthetic but also serves as a piece of history, commemorating a milestone event in the world of film.","brand":"Albers, Josef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43867422458069,"sku":"LC1082-B","price":2500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/products\/LC1082-B.jpg?v=1613773620"},{"product_id":"yy2897","title":"JOSEF ALBERS Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 1, Folder 29, 1972","description":"Sku: YY2897\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Josef Albers\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Formulation: Articulation Portfolio 1, Folder 29\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1972\u003cbr\u003eSigned: No\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Serigraph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 15 x 40 inches ( 38 x 102 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 13 x 15.75 inches ( 33 x 40 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: 1000\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A: Mint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: This double-page silkscreen print is part of a landmark portfolio book containing 127 silkscreens of Josef Albers' most iconic works, showcasing his groundbreaking explorations of color and form. Published in 1972 by Harry N. Abrams, the portfolio was printed by Albers’s Yale colleagues Norman Ives and Sewell Stillman, ensuring high fidelity to Albers’s vision. Produced in an edition of 1,000, each page features a central fold line as issued, maintaining the book’s structural integrity. This rare edition stands as a comprehensive collection of Albers’s influential studies, capturing his meticulous approach to color interaction.","brand":"Albers, Josef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43692657869013,"sku":"YY2897","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/products\/YY2897.jpg?v=1642205555"},{"product_id":"yy2909","title":"JOSEF ALBERS Formulation: Articulation III, 1972","description":"Sku: YY2909\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Josef Albers\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Formulation: Articulation III\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1972\u003cbr\u003eSigned: No\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Serigraph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 15 x 40 inches ( 38 x 102 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 12 x 14.25 inches ( 30 x 36 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: 1000\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: This double-page silkscreen print is part of a landmark portfolio book containing 127 silkscreens of Josef Albers' most iconic works, showcasing his groundbreaking explorations of color and form. Published in 1972 by Harry N. Abrams, the portfolio was printed by Albers’s Yale colleagues Norman Ives and Sewell Stillman, ensuring high fidelity to Albers’s vision. Produced in an edition of 1,000, each page features a central fold line as issued, maintaining the book’s structural integrity. This rare edition stands as a comprehensive collection of Albers’s influential studies, capturing his meticulous approach to color interaction.","brand":"Albers, Josef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43692659409109,"sku":"YY2909","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/products\/YY2909.jpg?v=1642205875"},{"product_id":"yy2915","title":"JOSEF ALBERS Formulation: Articulation IX, 1972","description":"Sku: YY2915\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Josef Albers\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Formulation: Articulation IX\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1972\u003cbr\u003eSigned: No\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Serigraph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 15 x 40 inches ( 38 x 102 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 8.25 x 17 inches ( 21 x 43 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: 1000\u003cbr\u003eFramed: No: Inquire with our experts for framing suggestions.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A-: Near Mint, very light signs of handling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: This double-page silkscreen print is part of a portfolio book featuring 127 of Josef Albers' most iconic works. Published by Harry N. Abrams in 1972 and printed by Albers' Yale colleagues, Norman Ives and Sewell Stillman, the portfolio was released in a limited edition of 1,000. The print, with a fold line down the center as issued, showcases Albers' mastery in color theory and geometric abstraction. Known for his \"Homage to the Square\" series, Albers' work in this portfolio highlights his innovative approach to exploring the interaction of colors and forms, making it a valuable piece for collectors and enthusiasts.","brand":"Albers, Josef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43692660621525,"sku":"YY2915","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/products\/YY2915.jpg?v=1642206038"},{"product_id":"gh0350","title":"JOSEF ALBERS Variant, 1956, 2010","description":"Sku: GH0350\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Josef Albers\u003cbr\u003eTitle: Variant, 1956\u003cbr\u003eYear: 2010\u003cbr\u003eSigned: No\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset Lithograph\u003cbr\u003ePaper Size: 4 x 8 inches ( 10 x 20 cm )\u003cbr\u003eImage Size: 4 x 8 inches ( 10 x 20 cm )\u003cbr\u003eEdition Size: Unknown\u003cbr\u003eFramed: Yes\u003cbr\u003eFrame Size: H: 10 x W: 14 x D: .75 in.\u003cbr\u003eCondition: A: Mint\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Details: This original opening invitation card was produced for an exhibition featuring works by Josef Albers and Ken Price at Brooke Alexander Editions in 2010—bringing together two influential voices in modern and contemporary art.\r\rThe front of the card features Albers’ Variant, a striking example of his exploration of color relationships and spatial perception. Composed of nested geometric forms in warm tonal harmonies, the work reflects Albers’ lifelong investigation into how color interacts, shifts, and defines structure. On the verso, the card presents Ken Price’s Pink Interior, offering a compelling dialogue between Albers’ disciplined geometric abstraction and Price’s more organic, sculptural sensibility.\r\rPrinted as a dual-sided invitation with a fold line through the center as issued, this piece embodies the tradition of artist-designed ephemera associated with Brooke Alexander Editions—long recognized for its collaborations with major 20th-century artists.\r\rProfessionally framed in white wood with a clean, modern presentation, the work is elevated from exhibition material into a refined, gallery-ready object that highlights both sides of this unique pairing.\r\rA rare and collectible piece of art ephemera, uniting two important artists and offering both historical context and strong visual appeal.","brand":"Albers, Josef","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53396799226069,"sku":"GH0350","price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0480\/1380\/3676\/files\/GH0350.jpg?v=1773938165"}],"url":"https:\/\/artwise.co\/collections\/josef-albers.oembed","provider":"ArtWise","version":"1.0","type":"link"}