The Cold Gaze: Germany in the 1920s

The Cold Gaze explores the art, culture, and literature of the Weimar Republic, focusing on the Neue Sachlichkeit artists, August Sander, and notable writers like Vicki Baum, Bertolt Brecht, and Alfred Döblin. It highlights the period's euphoria and harshness, showcasing its significance as a moment of modernity between two world wars.

Format: Hardback
Length: 128 pages
Publication date: 14 January 2023
Publisher: Louisiana

A captivating exploration of the vibrant art and culture of the Weimar Republic takes center stage in this comprehensive volume. At its core, the spotlight shines upon the remarkable Neue Sachlichkeit (New Objectivity) artists, including the influential figures of Otto Dix, George Grosz, and Albert Renger-Patzsch. These artists, alongside the groundbreaking photographer August Sander, particularly his renowned series People of the 20th Century, capture the essence of the German people during this transformative era. Sander and the Neue Sachlichkeit artists, with their anti-Expressionist aesthetic, embraced social engagement and a rejection of romantic idealism.

The Cold Gaze delves into the extraordinary writers who left their mark on the Weimar Republic, including the esteemed Vicki Baum, Bertolt Brecht, Alfred Döblin, Hans Fallada, Erich Kästner, and Christopher Isherwood. Furthermore, this catalog explores various aspects of the period, such as Germany's Americanization, Marcel Breuer's innovative furniture designs, the invention and rise of the Futura font, the Weimar cult of technology, and much more.

Through a wealth of captivating images and insightful commentary, this richly illustrated catalog unfolds a period that was characterized by both euphoria and hardship, marking an extraordinary moment in modernity born amidst the shadows of two world wars.

Weight: 610g
Dimension: 214 x 262 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9788793659599