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Bauhaus in Britain: How Modernism Took Root in Hampstead

For students on the MA in Fine and Decorative Art and Design, a visit to Hampstead’s iconic Isokon Flats offers more than a glimpse of architectural history—it opens a window onto a pivotal moment in modernism. In the 1930s, this quiet corner of north London became a vibrant hub for artists, architects, and intellectuals fleeing political unrest in Europe.