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Magdeburg daycare children celebrate Bauhaus with a creative project!
In the “My Colorful World” project, Magdeburg children are researching the Bauhaus history at their daycare center and preparing for the Triadic Ballet.
Magdeburg daycare children celebrate Bauhaus with a creative project!
A special year for Magdeburg children, because in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Bauhaus, the little ones from a Magdeburg daycare center have the opportunity to explore their surroundings and learn in a playful way. The project with the inviting title “My Colorful World” brings children closer to the architecture, culture and music of the historically significant Beissiedlung, which celebrated its 100th birthday in 2023 and is considered the largest monument in Europe. The impressive ensemble of buildings, built in the New Building style, invites you to take exciting journeys of discovery.
The idea for this promising project came from the committed entrepreneur Carmen Niebergall in collaboration with the architects and engineers association. Under the auspices of the federal government, which supports the project, only two kindergartens nationwide have benefited from funding, and the Magdeburg kindergarten is one of them. The children have the opportunity to explore geometric shapes, light wells and the special flat roofs of the settlement.
A creative adventure
As part of the project, not only are guided visits to the technology museum and puppet theater planned, but the children also prepare for Oskar Schlemmer's Triadic Ballet. A highlight that not only stimulates creativity, but also establishes a connection to the art historical development of the last hundred years. The children made the costumes for the ballet themselves with a lot of imagination and skill. This creative development of the little ones will be celebrated at the planned graduation party on June 24th, and a strict 1920s-style dress code is expected!
The Triadic Ballet itself, published in 1922, is one of Schlemmer's key works and reflects the artistic trends and challenges of his time. The ballet is characterized by geometric costumes, often made of wood, and an expressive but also critical depiction of human movement. This artistic heritage is now honored through various exhibitions and events. One of the most recent exhibitions, entitled “Moved by Schlemmer – 100 Years of Triadic Ballet,” brings together the works of internationally renowned artists such as Ulla von Brandenburg and Haegue Yang to shed light on Schlemmer's influence and its relevance today.
A highlight of the Bauhaus tradition
In connection with the history of the Bauhaus there is also the idea of a “total theater”, which Walter Gropius wanted to bring to life. His vision of linking different stage situations and exploring the laws of light, space and music has regained importance since the 1960s. The idea of theater as a multimedia experience has evolved and shows how deeply the Bauhaus legacy is still anchored in stage art today. Schlemmer's approach of placing people in space at the center and at the same time casting a critical light on the mechanical view of humanity of his time through his individual but characteristic creations lives on.
With projects like “My Colorful World,” the Bauhaus legacy is kept alive, from the youngest to great artists. The planned craft, cultural and musical experiences offer valuable insights for future generations.