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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Example Sentences

“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

American editors thought his photography “too poetic, too measured, too European,” Ms. Albers writes, but he eventually found steady employment for a women’s home magazine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

For Albers acolytes, there are some incredible details in the new Loewe collection.

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

Miss Albers, fortunately one of the few surviving members of the Good Nurse family, saw the situation immediately.

From Tutors' Lane by Lewis, W. S. (Wilmarth Sheldon)