CAM Meets | Haunted Bauhaus: Lecture & Book Signing

  • March 19, 2025 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
  • Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

    7 Varsity Drive
    Niagara University, New York 14109
Ticket Price $5.72-$11.63 Register Now
Description

CAM Meets | Haunted Bauhaus: Occult Spirituality, Gender Fluidity, Queer Identities, and Radical Politics- Lecture & Book Signing  by Elizabeth Otto

Date: March 19, 2025
Time:  1:30 -2:30 p.m.
Price:  $10/Adult, $5/Child, Members, EBT, and NU students free.

 

Program Description:  
Join art historian Elizabeth Otto for an engaging lecture and book signing featuring her groundbreaking work, Haunted Bauhaus: Occult Spirituality, Gender Fluidity, Queer Identities, and Radical Politics. This captivating exploration uncovers the lesser-known stories behind the Bauhaus, delving into its engagement with occult spirituality, radical politics, and emerging queer identities that challenged its reputation as a bastion of rational modernism.

Through compelling narratives and vivid anecdotes, Otto broadens the focus beyond renowned figures like Paul Klee and Walter Gropius to celebrate the historically marginalized Bauhäusler. She reveals their contributions to the movement, from spirit photography and gender experimentation to political activism. Haunted Bauhaus offers a fresh and provocative perspective on one of the 20th century’s most influential art and design schools, shedding light on the complex and unconventional currents that shaped its legacy.

 

CAM Meets
CAM Meets is a captivating lecture and film series designed for intellectually-curious adults, offering opportunities to explore art history and art-making topics. Each session draws from a variety of themes that feature local artists, historians, or museum professionals who provide diverse perspectives on art, fostering an enriching environment for mature audiences.

Date & Time

Wed, Mar 19, 2025 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Venue Details

Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

7 Varsity Drive
Niagara University, New York 14109 Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University
Castellani Art Museum of Niagara University

The Castellani Art Museum (CAM) at the center of the Niagara University campus is dedicated to the enjoyment and educational potential of artistic creativity. As a major resource for the visual arts in Niagara County, the CAM's permanent collection includes over 5,000 pieces of mainly modern and contemporary art, and hosts a unique Folk Arts Program supporting traditional artists and community-based cultural traditions in the Buffalo-Niagara region. 

In keeping with Niagara University's Vincentian mission, the museum recognizes and serves the diverse racial, ethnic, and religious communities of the Niagara region through the organization and presentation of exhibitions which honor and explore their artistic traditions and contemporary output. In addition to presenting diverse artistic expressions, the museum works in partnerships to explore and redefine the relationship between the museum and its constituencies.

As a university museum, the Castellani Art Museum serves the educational needs of the community,  by working with Niagara University faculty on integrative learning projects for college students and providing art education programs for area schools and cultural organizations. The museum staff works with educators to develop art-based learning programs that help to promote critical thinking.

Visit us online at https://castellaniartmuseum.org/


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