In 1971, Josef Albers established a not-for-profit organization to further "the revelation and evocation of vision through art." Today, this organization—The Josef and Anni Albers Foundation—is devoted to preserving and promoting the enduring achievements of both Josef and Anni Albers, and the aesthetic and philosophical principles by which they lived. It serves as a unique center for the understanding and appreciation of the arts and of all visual experience—with the combined legacies of Josef and Anni Albers at its heart. The Foundation carries out its mission by working on exhibitions and publications, primarily focused on the art of Josef and Anni Albers; assisting with research; and supporting education. It conserves the Alberses' art and archives, and serves as an information resource for artists, scholars, students, and the general public. It helps sponsor other activities inspired by Josef and Anni Albers's interests and concerns. The Albers Foundation is located on a beautiful woodland site in Bethany, Connecticut, near New Haven—thanks to funds acquired by Anni Albers for the restitution of family property in the former East Berlin. The Bethany campus includes a central research and archival storage center to accommodate the Foundation's art collections, library and archives, and offices, as well as residence studios for visiting artists. The rural property provides a venue for educational outreach programs. The buildings were designed by Tim Prentice and his partner Lo-Yi Chan. Tim Prentice, who studied with Josef and is a sculptor as well as an architect, considered the project in part an expression of thanks to one of his mentors; we consider the tribute a splendid success. The Foundation is open by appointment to interested individuals, scholars, and curators for tours, study, and research.
View Top Employees from The Josef & Anni Albers FoundationWebsite | https://albersfoundation.org/ |
Employees | 12 (12 on RocketReach) |
Address | 88 Beacon Rd, Bethany, Connecticut 06524, US |
Phone | (203) 393-4089 |
Fax | +39 753 721 525 |
Industry | Non-profit Organization Management, Hospitality General, Hospitality |
Competitors | Greenville County Museum of Art, Joe Goode Studio, Neuberger Museum of Art, Purchase College, SUNY |
SIC | SIC Code 84 Companies, SIC Code 841 Companies |
NAICS | NAICS Code 71211 Companies, NAICS Code 7121 Companies, NAICS Code 71 Companies, NAICS Code 712 Companies |
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Nicholas Weber is the Executive Director of The Josef & Anni Albers Foundation.
12 people are employed at The Josef & Anni Albers Foundation.
The Josef & Anni Albers Foundation is based in Bethany, Connecticut.
The NAICS codes for The Josef & Anni Albers Foundation are [71211, 7121, 71, 712].
The SIC codes for The Josef & Anni Albers Foundation are [84, 841].