Darmstadt Artists' Colony

Darmstädter Künstlerkolonie Mathildenhöhe

art exhibition in Darmstadt

#2 in Darmstadt / #1227 in Germany

by Jean-Pierre Dalbéra from Paris, France

/ CC BY 2.0

The Darmstadt Artists' Colony, established in 1899 by Grand Duke Ernst Ludwig of Hesse, is located on the Mathildenhöhe in Darmstadt, Germany. This influential art and design community was founded to foster creativity and innovation in the Arts and Crafts movement, bringing together artists, architects, and designers. Notable figures such as Joseph Maria Olbrich and Peter Behrens were among the early members. The colony's buildings and exhibitions showcased a modernist style that combined functionality with artistic expression.

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