Redbud Arts Center will present "German Modernism," a historically rich exhibition showcasing works produced in Germany between 1913 and the mid-20th century. The special exhibition offers a rare glimpse into how artists grappled with a rapidly industrializing world and the intense social and political upheavals of their era.

The collection highlights a dramatic break from tradition, as artists pushed back against the rigid conventions of the Kaiser-led government and later confronted the chaos and disillusionment following World War I. Many works were created during the Weimar Republic, capturing the violence, uncertainty, and ideological shifts of the time. Among the highlights is the haunting Lustmord (sex murder) series by George Grosz and Otto Dix - raw depictions of postwar trauma and a fractured moral landscape.

German Modernism traces the dynamic evolution of artistic movements during this period, spanning from Representational Art to Dadaism, Expressionism, New Objectivity, and Post-Expressionism. Several works on display have never been publicly exhibited before, providing a fresh and intimate look into one of the most critical chapters in modern art history.

The exhibition also features pieces labeled "degenerate art" by the Nazi regime - works that were banned, ridiculed, or destroyed for defying official ideologies. Particularly noteworthy are the rare, underground anti-fascist artworks and biting anti-Hitler portrayals by Otto Dix. These courageous pieces testify to the risks artists faced, including censorship, persecution, and imprisonment, for resisting authoritarian rule.

The exhibition will remain on display through May 31.