My next guest is an incredibly inspiring researcher, author, editor and curator — a true Bauhaus specialist collaborating with institutions dedicated to preserving and exploring the Bauhaus legacy.

I’m talking about Anja Guttenberger, who studied art history as well as English and Spanish philology in Freiburg, Leipzig and Berlin. In 2011, she earned her PhD from Freie Universität Berlin, with a dissertation closely connected to the Bauhaus.

Since 2007, she has been working independently, delving deep into the history and legacy of the Bauhaus. She’s held countless curatorial, editorial and research roles — and to me, she’s truly an outstanding expert on the subject.

What first drew me to her work was her podcast Bauhaus Faces, which you can find on Spotify or on the Bauhaus Faces Project website. It’s an insightful and vivid series that brings to life the stories of Bauhaus students and teachers, giving them faces and voices.

In our conversation, we talk about the educational legacy of the Bauhaus — how it continues to shape the way we think about teaching and learning art and design. We also reflect on learning spaces, mentorship, and the figures who shaped Bauhaus pedagogy, many of whom remain highly relevant today.