Vassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) was one of the most important teachers at the Bauhaus, but there has so far only been partial research into and documentation of his teaching work. The exhibition is presenting for the first time documents and materials from international archives and collections that provide a comprehensive view of Kandinsky’s teaching work at the Bauhaus. It is showing notes that Kandinsky made when preparing the classes, as well as illustrative materials that he used. In addition to lecture notes and exercises done by his students, art prints and watercolours made by Kandinsky during his time at the Bauhaus are also included, accompanied by selected works by his colleagues.

The exhibition is based on a research project carried out by the Société Kandinsky. The items on show are from the Centre Pompidou in Paris, the Getty Research Institute in Los Angeles, the Stiftung Bauhaus Dessau and the extensive holdings of the Bauhaus-Archiv Berlin. The exhibition is accompanied by a comprehensive illustrated catalogue.