Willy Zierath (1890 - 1938)

Willy Zierath

Willy Zierath was a German artist, painter, and interior designer. He was part of the "Novembergruppe" in Berlin, known for his political and artistic commitment. Zierath's versatile career included painting, graphic arts, and a stint at the renowned Bauhaus in Dessau from 1927 to 1930. He is recognized for his contributions to the artistic network alongside Otto Dix and George Grosz. His work was even highlighted in Lázló Moholy-Nagy's book "From Material to Architecture," underscoring his innovative approach, such as the "two-line tactile ladder and optical translation"​​.

Despite his achievements, Zierath left Germany in 1930 to work in Moscow as a contract architect. During his time at the Metallurgical Combine on the Kuznetskstroy project, he continued to implement his creative ideas. Unfortunately, he died unexpectedly from a heart attack in 1934 while working on this project​​.

To learn more about his art, you can view a portrait of Willy Zierath painted by Ludwig Meidner at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art​​. MoMA also has some works by Zierath in its collection.

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