Aus der Fläche in den Raum

Appreciation of the works by the German artist couple Annelies and Fred Stelzig from Besigheim in the discipline of art made forarchitecture has been a long time coming. To mark the 100th anniversary of them both, the town of Besigheim has made this itstask. For the large retrospective, a publication is launched that focuses on the incredible breadth of their production for the veryfirst time. Waiting or be discovered alongside wall ceramics and carpets are works in wood, glass, and enamel. Numerous contributions by authoritative experts present the personal backgrounds of the couple, trace lines of development, and highlightthe material specificities of their works. Over 500 illustrations additionally provide a lively impression of the couple's ability tobe versatile yet at the same time retain continuity during their long creative period, from the 1950s to their last work in 2006.