Alexander Schawinsky (1904 – 1979): Pioneer of Spectodrama and Bauhaus Legacy Alexander “Xanti” Schawinsky (born Basel, Switzerland on March 25, 1904; died Locarno, Switzerland on September 11, 1979) stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Swiss art and European avant-garde theatre. Born to Jewish parents of Polish descent, Schawinsky’s formative years were steeped in intellectual curiosity and artistic exploration—traits that wo…