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201960 minGdocumentary

Bauhaus Rules

201960 minGdocumentary

Six Central St Martins graduates create new works of art, design, or performance each day, following rules inspired by Bauhaus principles.

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Six Central St Martins graduates create new works of art, design, or performance each day, following rules inspired by Bauhaus principles.

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Simon Lloyddirector

Vic Reeves

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Jim Moir, known as Vic Reeves, hosts Bauhaus Rules at Central St Martins. Over one week, six graduates from various disciplines, including fine art, fashion, graphic design, and architecture, face daily challenges. They create new works of art, design, or performance while adhering to principles inspired by the Bauhaus school. This documentary examines whether the teachings of Bauhaus still resonate with contemporary artists a century after the school's founding.

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