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AfD Resurrects Nazi-Era Criticism of Bauhaus Art Movement

20 Haziran 2026Financial Times

The Alternative for Germany (AfD) party is reviving attacks on the Bauhaus art movement, which was shut down by the Nazi regime nearly a century ago. This resurgence of criticism is part of the AfD's broader agenda to promote a 'patriotic culture' in Germany.
The modernist art institution is concerned about the implications of these attacks on its legacy and influence in contemporary art.
The Bauhaus, founded in 1919, was a revolutionary school of art and design that promoted functionalism and simplicity. It faced closure in 1933 under the Nazi regime, which deemed its principles incompatible with their ideology.
The AfD's targeting of the Bauhaus reflects a troubling trend of politicizing cultural institutions in Germany. By invoking historical grievances, the party seeks to reshape the narrative around modernist art and its contributions to society.

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