Bauhaus Center Tel Aviv facts for kids
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Bauhaus Center Storefront
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| Established | 2000 |
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| Location | 77 Dizengoff Street, Tel Aviv, Israel |
| Type | Architecture |
The Bauhaus Center Tel Aviv is an organization in Tel Aviv, Israel. It focuses on the special Bauhaus style of architecture and design. Many buildings in the center of Tel Aviv are built in this style. This area is even called the White City. The Center wants to teach people about this unique building style. It also helps with art and culture in Tel Aviv.
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History of the Bauhaus Center
Starting the Center
The Bauhaus Center was started in 2000. It was founded by Asher Ben Shmuel, Micha Gross, and Shlomit Gross. They saw how important the Bauhaus buildings in Tel Aviv were. They wanted to record their history and protect them. The Center helps people learn more about Bauhaus. It shows how this style connects different kinds of art.
Working with UNESCO
Since 2003, the Center has worked closely with UNESCO. This was when Tel Aviv's White City became a World Heritage Site. This means it's a very important place for everyone in the world. The Center also works with the city of Tel Aviv. It partners with schools, art galleries, and museums. They also work with groups for engineers and architects.
What You Can Find at the Center
Bookstore and Library
The Center has a special bookstore. It sells books about design, architecture, and the city of Tel Aviv. Its library keeps old documents about the Bauhaus time in the city. It also has rare books on the topic. The Center also publishes its own books. These books are about Bauhaus architecture, design, and Tel Aviv.
Art Gallery
The gallery at the Center shows different exhibitions. These shows are about Tel Aviv and its buildings. They also cover the city's culture, people, design, and photography.
Guided Tours
The Center offers walking tours around the White City. These tours show you important Bauhaus buildings. These buildings were built in the 1930s and 1940s. You can also take self-guided tours around Dizengoff Square. For these, you can use an audio guide to learn more.
The Bauhaus Shop
The Bauhaus shop has many different items. These include fashion, things for home design, Judaica, and jewelry. It gives local artists and designers a place to show and sell their work.
See also
- Bauhaus Foundation Tel Aviv
- Max-Liebling House
- Architecture in Israel
- Tourism in Israel
- Culture of Israel
