Alfons Zeileis - the APK is taking shape - ca. 3,5 min.
After the turmoil of the First World War and the suppression of the separatists, peace finally returns to the Palatinate in 1924. The Arbeitsgemeinschaft Pfälzer Kunst (Palatinate Art Working Group) seizes the opportunity and sets itself up organizationally and financially. You can find out what this means in this video.
Alfons Zeileis and separatism - ca. 4,5 min.
The turmoil in the Palatinate just won't end. There are people who think it would be a good idea for the Palatinate to become autonomous and independent from Bavaria, if not completely independent. The separatists are receiving support. You can find out from whom in this video.
Alfons Zeileis sets up his home - ca. 3,5 min.
In 1923, Alfons Zeileis followed the general trend and bought things with his money before it was worth even less due to inflation. You can find out what he buys and why in this video.
Alfons Zeileis - Who promotes Art - ca. 3 min.
The life story of Alfons Zeileis takes a break in the summer. We are looking into the question: Who promotes art? Many thanks to Johanna Hurter, who provided her picture Beloved Ancestors - a Window to the Past, which received an honourable mention in the renowned FAPA Awards, for this video. The picture builds a bridge from the art of Alfons Zeileis at that time to the present day. It shows how relevant Alfons Zeileis still is today.
Alfons Zeileis - Who sells Art - ca. 4 min.
The life story of Alfons Zeileis takes a break in the summer. We are looking into the question: Who sells art? Many thanks to Johanna Hurter, who provided her picture Beloved Ancestors - a Window to the Past, which received an honourable mention in the renowned FAPA Awards, for this video. The picture builds a bridge from the art of Alfons Zeileis at that time to the present day. It shows how relevant Alfons Zeileis still is today.
Alfons Zeileis - Who buys Art - ca. 4 min.
The life story of Alfons Zeileis takes a break in the summer. We are looking into the question: Who buys art? Many thanks to Johanna Hurter, who provided her picture Beloved Ancestors - a Window to the Past, which received an honourable mention in the renowned FAPA Awards, for this video. The picture builds a bridge from the art of Alfons Zeileis at that time to the present day. It shows how relevant Alfons Zeileis still is today.
Alfons Zeileis - What is Art - ca. 3 min.
The life story of Alfons Zeileis takes a break in the summer. We are looking into the question: What is art? Many thanks to Johanna Hurter, who provided her picture Beloved Ancestors - a Window to the Past, which received an honourable mention in the renowned FAPA Awards, for this video. The picture builds a bridge from the art of Alfons Zeileis at that time to the present day. It shows how relevant Alfons Zeileis still is today.
Alfons Zeileis and the Inflation - ca. 5 min.
Today I have brought you something: an original Reichsbank note with a value of 5,000 marks, printed in Berlin on 2 December 1922. 5,000 marks sounds like a lot, doesn't it? You can find out what it's all about in this video.
Alfons Zeileis and the APK - ca. 5,5 min.
1922 is a difficult year throughout Germany and in the occupied Palatinate in particular. Inflation is rising and the economy is getting worse. Artists were particularly affected by the poor economic situation. So what to do?
Alfons Zeileis Family - ca. 3,5 min.
Alfons Zeileis married Elisabeth in 1918. In 1922, at the age of 34, Alfons Zeileis finally had a secure income. It was time to start a family. Find out what his family looked like from 1922 onwards in this video.
Alfons Zeileis as civil servant teacher - ca. 5 min.
In 1920, Alfons Zeileis is finally a civil servant teacher. He now arrives in Neustadt an der Weinstraße, the place where he will spend the rest of his life. Watch this video to find out how his start there looks like.
Alfons Zeileis and the French Occupation - ca. 4 min.
The First World War is over on November 11 1918. The Palatinate is occupied by the French. In this video, you can find out how this occupation of the Palatinate affected the everyday lives of the people there and of Alfons and Elisabeth Zeileis.
Alfons Zeileis - Art in World War I - ca. 6 min.
The First World War is over. Many artists lost their lives in the war. After such a world war, is it possible to continue with art as it was before the war? Did the First World War change art? Find out in this video.
Alfons Zeileis and the end of WWI - ca. 5 min.
On the morning of 11 November 1918, the armistice agreement is signed in a railway carriage in the forest of Compiègne, effectively ending more than four years of the First World War. Alfons Zeileis is still a teacher at Weierhof. Watch this video to find out how he experienced the end of the war.
Alfons Zeileis and the Nägelsbach family - ca. 7,5 min.
In 1918 Alfons Zeileis married Elisabeth Fleischmann, the daughter of a vicar. She had a sister, Johanna Nägelsbach, née Fleischmann. In this video I will introduce you to the Nägelsbach family in a little more detail.
Alfons Zeileis and Elisabeth - ca. 6,5 min.
We have known since January 1918 that Alfons Zeileis is in love, engaged to be married. Who is this Elisabeth Fleischmann? And what kind of family is it that Alfons Zeileis describes in his letter as so warm? Find out in this video.
Alfons Zeileis and Love - ca. 6 min.
In 1917, the First World War is raging and bringing suffering to millions of people around the world. Fortunately, Alfons Zeileis has escaped it and is on the direct path to his future as a teacher. Things are also happening in his private life. Find out what they are in this video.
Alfons Zeileis pupils at the Weierhof - ca. 7 min.
The origins of the pupils of Alfons Zeileis 1916 at the Weierhof are very interesting. I would like to introduce you to some of these pupils in this article. I was able to find out even more about one of them through a pleasant encounter. Let me surprise you.