Duets

Josef Albers: Duets is an exhibition held at David Zwirner, Paris, featuring paintings and works on paper from the 1930s through the 1970s. The exhibition focuses on Albers's exploration of how two related forms, when juxtaposed, create visual effects and influence perception through color and structure. This includes works from his "Homage to the Square" series, where he experimented with chromatic combinations, as well as pieces that explore dualities in form and color.

The exhibition also highlights Albers's work in black, white, and gray, including a glass work from the "Treble Clefs" series and gouaches on paper. These pieces bridge the period between his departure from the Bauhaus and his arrival in the United States. Selections from his "Variants" series, also known as "Adobes," are presented, drawing inspiration from architecture and the idea of experiencing the same structure through different routes, reflecting Albers's interest in the multiple possibilities of visual and life experiences.