Albers

American  

[al-berz, ahl-, ahl-bers] / ˈæl bərz, ˈɑl-, ˈɑl bɛrs /

noun

1. Josef, 1888–1976, U.S. painter, born in Germany.

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Albers British  

/ ˈælbəz /

noun

1. Josef. 1888–1976, US painter, designer, and poet, born in Germany. His works include a series of abstract paintings entitled Homage to the Square

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Example Sentences

American editors thought his photography “too poetic, too measured, too European,” Ms. Albers writes, but he eventually found steady employment for a women’s home magazine.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

For Albers acolytes, there are some incredible details in the new Loewe collection.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

When Anni Albers published her theoretical magnum opus “On Weaving” in 1965, she was already lamenting the loss of our tactile sensibilities, which have undeniably worsened in the digital era.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 15, 2025

The late German-born American artist Josef Albers put colour at the centre of his work and has inspired generations of artists.

From BBC • Sep. 13, 2024

He assumed that Albers had invited him, took a chair from another table and seated himself.

From The Fortune Hunter by Phillips, David Graham