The Lyonel Feininger Museum in Quedlinburg, Saxony-Anhalt, is launching its anniversary year with the presentation of two new works by the artist. These include the early painting "Glasscherbenbild" from 1927 and a later work created after 1937 during his American exile. The presentation of the works was announced by the institution's director, Adina Rösch.

Museum's 40th Anniversary

The Lyonel Feininger Museum in Quedlinburg is celebrating the fortieth anniversary of its existence this year.

Two New Works in the Collection

The institution has acquired two works by the artist for its collection: the painting "Glasscherbenbild" from 1927 and a work from his late period.

Artist from the Bauhaus Circle

Lyonel Feininger was a German-American painter and printmaker associated with the avant-garde Bauhaus school, which shaped modernism.

The Lyonel Feininger Museum in Quedlinburg in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt is beginning celebrations for the fortieth anniversary of its existence. For this occasion, it will present to the public two newly acquired works by its namesake, the German-American artist Lyonel Feininger. The first work is an early painting titled "Glasscherbenbild" ("Picture of Glass Shards") from 1927. The second work is a piece from Feininger's late period, created after 1937 when the artist was already in exile in the United States. Both exhibits will be incorporated into the museum's permanent collection. This information was provided to the German press agency by the institution's director, Adina Rösch. Lyonel Feininger (1871–1956) was born in New York to a family of German musicians. He studied art in Europe and became associated with the avant-garde art movement. In 1919, Walter Gropius invited him to teach at the newly founded Bauhaus school in Weimar, where Feininger became the first master of the graphic workshop. His distinctive style, combining Cubism with Expressionism, and his fascination with architecture and light made him a key figure in German modernism. After the Nazis came to power, his art was deemed "degenerate," and he emigrated to the USA in 1937. The museum in Quedlinburg, a city inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List due to its medieval architecture, is the only institution in the world entirely dedicated to this artist's work. It was founded in 1986, and its collections include oil paintings, watercolors, drawings, prints, and photographs by Feininger. The fortieth anniversary is intended to be an occasion for organizing several special exhibitions throughout the year. „Beide Exponate stammen aus Privatbesitz und konnten durch die Unterstützung von Sponsoren und Stiftungen erworben werden.” (Both exhibits come from private ownership and were able to be acquired through the support of sponsors and foundations.) — Adina Rösch The presentation of the new works represents an important step in expanding the institution's collection, which for four decades has attracted lovers of modern art to the Harz region. The museum's activities fit into the broader context of preserving the Bauhaus heritage in Germany. This school, founded in 1919, became one of the most important centers of artistic and architectural avant-garde in the 20th century. Its influences are still visible today in design, architecture, and art education worldwide. Quedlinburg, a gem of half-timbered architecture, thus offers a remarkable combination of historical heritage with the presentation of modernist art. The museum's anniversary may contribute to increased tourism in this region.

Mentioned People

  • Lyonel Feininger — German-American painter and printmaker associated with the Bauhaus, the namesake of the museum in Quedlinburg.
  • Adina Rösch — Director of the Lyonel Feininger Museum in Quedlinburg, who announced the acquisition of the new works.