Moses Bahelfer

Moses Bahelfer (1908-1995) a Polish-born was a Jewish artist and graphic designer associated with the Bauhaus.

Early life and education

Early life Moshe Bagelferyches was born on 29 June 1908 in Vilnius, a part of the Russian Empire (now Lithuania). He took up painting from at an early age, later going on to work as an apprentice at a local vocational school while taking classes at the Vilnius Academy of Arts. Bagelferyches also joined Yungvilno, a group formed by young Jewish artists in the city, who hosted exhibitions.

Bauhaus Bagelferyches matriculated at the Bauhaus Dessau in 1928, after which he went by the name Moses Bahelfer. Because Bahelfer did not have the means to fully pay for his education at the school, he was provided with free meals and partial exemption from tuition fees.