Woven Wall Hanging
1923 · Cotton
90 × 114" (228.6 × 289.6 cm)
Museum of Modern Art
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Benita Koch-Otte
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- Birth yearArtsy· 85%
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- MoMA bulk 2026-05-04Tier 1 · Institutional92%
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Benita Koch-Otte was a German textile artist whose woven tapestries merged geometric abstraction with functional design through rigorous application of color theory and material structure. Working primarily in wool and silk, she developed innovative weaving techniques while associated with the Bauhaus school, where her practice exemplified the movement's integration of art and craft. Her textiles demonstrate a systematic approach to pattern, form, and tactile surface characteristic of Bauhaus pedagogy.
Source: Moma Bulk 2026 05 04 · Trust score: 92% · Updated 27d ago
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