Art and Architecture: “Why BAUHAUS today? Art and everyday life ” – Chania 13th – 16th May

100 years BAUHAUS – a series of events, co-organized by the School of Architecture Engineers of the Technical University of Crete, the Goethe-Zentrum Chania and the Regional Unity of Chania, with scientific and organizational supervision by Amalia Kotsaki, Associate Professor at the Architecture School of the Technical University of Crete.
The entrance is free and there will be simultaneous translation in Greek.

WHERE: Cultural Centre, Andrea Papandreou 70, Chania (Πνευματικό Κέντρο Χανίων(

The BAUHAUS 100-year event will take place from 13 to 16 May at the Cultural Center of Chania and includes a conference with lectures, Bauhaus research presentations, film screenings, exhibitions and workshops for children.
Beginning: on Monday 13th May at 17.00 with a workshop for children.
– Tuesday 14th 19.30  event on “Why the Bauhaus today? Art and everyday life “.

– Wednesday 15th May  18.00: a screening
– Thursday 16th May  17.00  keynote speech by Dr. Regina Bittner, Director of the Bauhaus International Program at Dessau and Vice President of the Bauhaus – Dessau Foundation.
Also at 7.20 pm will be inaugurated.

The character of the events is international and is part of the larger event cycle entitled “100 Jahre BAUHAUS” www.bauhaus100.com coordinated by BAUHAUS Architecture School in Dessau.

WHAT IS BAUHAUS?

Bauhaus—literally translated  “construction house”—originated as a German school of the arts in the early 20th century, founded by the architect Walter Gropius.
This school  school of art eventually developed into its own modern art movement characterised by its unique approach to architecture and design. Today, Bauhaus is renowned for both its unique aesthetic that combines the fine arts with arts and crafts as well as its enduring influence on modern and contemporary art.

Source: Xaniotika Nea