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A road trip through New England revealed the region’s vast cultural legacy

Taking in the houses of literary giants such as Emily Dickinson, Mark Twain and Herman Melville, Geordie Greig and his daughter embarked on a remarkable drive through the east coast

The Independent UK

She wrote the history of photography. Then they cruelly erased her from it

Ironic, much?

Digital Camera World

‘We’re all in this together’: New York cathedral pays tribute to immigrants with new mural

At St Patrick’s Cathedral, the largest permanent artwork commisioned in its 146-year history is a plea for acceptance and community at a difficult time

The Guardian - US

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‘It landed like an alien spaceship’: 100 years after Bauhaus arrived, Dessau is still a magnet for design fans

The German city is celebrating the renowned art school’s centenary with exhibitions, digital tours and bike and bus routes connecting landmark Bauhaus buildings

The Guardian - UK

Why Germany’s far right hates the Bauhaus movement

At a time of political tension in Germany, the Bauhaus – arguably one of most influential architecture, art and design schools in the world – has become the target of far-right attacks.

The Conversation

Bauhaus and The Brutalist: the revolutionary immigrant architects whose stories inspired the film

László Toth, a Hungarian Jewish architect and Holocaust survivor, emigrates to the United States after World War II in search of a new life. After a rough start, a wealthy businessman recognises his talent and offers him a job that will change his life.

The Conversation

The Bauhaus School May Have Been Short-Lived, but Its Influence on Design Has Endured — Our Editor Explores Why

The Bauhaus design movement may have been a short lived period, but it is still informing how we think about architecture and décor today

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The Bauhaus Nazis: the collaborators – and worse – among the design icons

They were seen as heroes and martyrs who defied the Nazis. But a new show in Weimar reveals horrifying details about some Bauhauslers, one of whom designed the crematoriums at Auschwitz

The Guardian - UK

What is Bauhaus style? Experts explain the key principles of this iconic look

From abstract art to standout furniture design, we investigate the ethos behind Bauhaus style

Homes & Gardens

A 'one-off' Bauhaus home designed by Maxwell Fry in south west London is on the market for £6.25 million

The modernist home is part of London’s midcentury design legacy

Evening Standard

Shared ownership flat in iconic building where Agatha Christie lived among Soviet spies for sale for £350k

It's a rarely seen opportunity to live in a piece of London design history

Evening Standard

45 Park Lane celebrates Barbara Hepworth — one of Britain’s greatest sculptors

A stay in one of the capital’s best hotels is as good as a trip away, says Nancy Durrant

Evening Standard

Why I live in Belsize Park: designer Linda Boronkay on the ‘buzzing energy’ of her north London neighbourhood

Linda Boronkay was the design director of Soho House before launching Linda Boronkay Design Studio. She says Belsize Park has it all

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