EXHIBITION: The Mad Square, Modernity in German art 1910–37

Thought some of you may be interested in this exhibition part of The mad square: Modernity in German art 1910–37 exhibition at AGNSW.

"The move towards architectural modernism began in the 1920s in Germany, during the dynamic period of the Weimar Republic. Neues Bauen – literally ‘New Building’ – represented a break from the traditions of the past and the adoption of new ideas, building types and spatial concepts.Inspired by aspects of the Die Wohnung [The dwelling] exhibition held in Stuttgart in 1927, this exhibition, conceived in 2002, presents a breathtaking overview of the icons of early modern architecture. Showing buildings which were ahead of their time and illustrating how forward-looking architects attempted to improve people’s standard of living, the selected buildings and approaches are still inspiring and relevant today."

Where: Sydney College of the Arts, Balmain Road, Rozelle, NSW 2039
When: 4–31 August 2011
Cost: Free
Website: http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/mad-square/berlin-sydney/neues-bauen-international-1927-2002/ & http://www.artgallery.nsw.gov.au/exhibitions/mad-square/