Josef and Anni Albers—painter, designer, teacher, and textile artist—stand among the most influential abstract artists of the twentieth century. This elegant monograph is the first to celebrate their creative partnership, tracing their journey from the Bauhaus in Germany to their influential years at Black Mountain College and beyond.

Featuring over 750 artworks, archival images, and documents—many published for the first time—the book offers a vivid portrait of their intertwined lives and enduring impact. Interspersed essays highlight their connections with key figures like Ruth Asawa, Marcel Breuer, and Paul Klee.

Beautifully cloth-bound and thoughtfully designed, this comprehensive visual biography captures the timeless vision and shared belief that art is essential to human life.