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

But, Ms. Albers relates in her new biography, by the time Kertész was 77, fuzziness in his pictures was more than a technique.

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

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

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

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