Albers

American

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

noun

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

Albers British

/ ˈælbəz /

noun

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

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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

Anni Albers especially feels in the air right now.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

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

Awuah-Darko was inspired to transform the “spreadsheet diaries” into paintings by a two-month artist residency he attended earlier this year at the Josef and Anni Albers Foundation in the US.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024

Albers grew red but did not dare insult such a fine-looking fellow who seemed so hearty and friendly.

From The Fortune Hunter by Phillips, David Graham

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