Albers

American  

[al-berz, ahl-, ahl-bers] / ˈæl bərz, ˈɑl-, ˈɑl bɛrs /

noun

1. Josef, 1888–1976, U.S. painter, born in Germany.

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Albers British  

/ ˈælbəz /

noun

1. Josef. 1888–1976, US painter, designer, and poet, born in Germany. His works include a series of abstract paintings entitled Homage to the Square

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“Duets” by Josef Albers is a study on paired compositions that are in dialogue: in form, in color and in texture.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 3, 2026

In 1925 he set off for Paris where, Ms. Albers writes, he helped pioneer a style of photography that eschewed working in a studio in favor of “prowling the city” for snapshots.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 20, 2026

For example, many of the handbag straps feature washers strung on ribbons, referencing a series of jewelry designs Anni Albers made with Alexander Reed in 1940.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 15, 2025

Another influence is Anni Albers, one of the world’s leading textile designers and printmakers, and wife of Josef Albers, who blurred the lines between the ancient craft of hand-weaving and modern art.

From BBC ● Sep. 13, 2024

He assumed that Albers had invited him, took a chair from another table and seated himself.

From The Fortune Hunter by David Graham Phillips