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Germany: a vibrant art scene

Gabriela ist seit 2018 Teil des Ballett-Ensembles am Friedrichstadt-Palast. Theatre
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Friedrichstadt Palast Berlin – the greatest stage in the world
Extravagant costumes, breathtaking stage sets and an international ensemble of dancers – take a look behind the scenes at the Friedrichstadt Palast.
Live-Avatare auf einer LED-Wand. Stage
Dramatic advisor Ilja Mirsky
“We are expanding the body into the digital sphere”
What will the theatre of the future look like? An interview with Ilja Mirsky, digital dramatic advisor at the Munich Residence Theatre and theatre and digital technology university lecturer.
Gemeinsamer Jubel der Dorfgemeinschaft. Stage
Federal system
How diverse Germany’s cultural scene is
Barbara Klepsch wants to link culture and tourism more closely. In our interview, the president of the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs explains how theatres bring people together and inject life into regions.
Die Sopranistin Elsa Dreisig – der Vater Franzose, die Mutter Dänin Stage The soprano singer Elsa Dreisig “There are no boundaries between people in opera.”
Das Markgräfliche Opernhaus in Bayreuth zählt zum Weltkulturerbe. Stage Facts and figures Curtain up on the German theatre scene
Behausung (2024) von Sati Zech Art Art scholarship Berlin promotes international art
Altes Handwerk verbindet sich mit Kunst: Joana Schneider Art from Germany Social media Talented German artists on Instagram
Barbara Kruger, Untitled (Who?) 2020, Sprüth Magers, Los Angeles Art in Germany
Galleries
German galleries around the world
How two of Germany’s most renowned art galleries have established global networks.
My Head is a Jungle – Millo Luck Art from Germany
Urban art
Street art in Berlin
The German capital is world famous for its large-scale graffiti artworks. We present a selection of the most exciting murals.
Die türkische Kuratorin Çağla Ilk lebt seit 20 Jahren in Deutschland. Art from Germany
Venice Biennale 2024
“We have the chance to shape a common future”
Çağla Ilk, curator of the German pavilion at the Art Biennale in Venice in 2024, talks about the role of art in times of war and crises.
David Lehmanns ironische Gemälde sollen zur Diskussion anregen.
Painting – Now!
Are they art stars of tomorrow? Four cities show how young artists are rethinking painting.
Das Bild “Midsummer” von Djamila Knopf.
How the social media are changing art
Nowadays, canvasses are often digital: Three influencers talk about the effects of social media on art.
Barbara Dombrowski hat Porträts von Menschen aus Grönland und dem Amazonas an einen Eisberg gehängt.
Art as protest
Protest against gentrification, climate change and racism: Three art projects expressing dissent.
Das Gemälde „Life below Water“ zeigt das 14. Nachhaltigkeitsziel: Ozeane, Meere und Meeresressourcen im Sinne nachhaltiger Entwicklung erhalten und nachhaltig nutzen. “The two faces of human beings”
Kunst in Deutschland studieren: Ein Überblick Studying art
Where art revolutionaries learn
Germany’s art universities and academies enjoy an excellent reputation around the world. We present three outstanding examples.
Städel Museum Frankfurt Culture
Experience culture
Meet the superstars of the art world
Five museums in Germany that you really should visit if you want to be able to join in a conversation about art.
Installation „Beyond Time“ von Chiharu Shiota
“I had a dream”
How Berlin-based Japanese artist Chiharu Shiota is enchanting the art world.
Magnificent murals
Magnificent murals
The second edition of the Berlin Mural Fest turns the German capital into an open-air art gallery. Artists from around the world transform ten facades into colorful artworks.
Bauhaus modern in Schwerin
In the footsteps of the Bauhaus
More than 100 years after the founding of the art school, the Bauhaus can still be experienced in many places in Germany. We show the most important stations.
Küche von Architekt Arno Brandlhuber
Inspired by the Bauhaus
The Bauhaus has left its mark worldwide. You need to know this in order to be able to understand the 2019 anniversary year.
Raum als Gesamtkunstwerk Fine Arts in Germany
Chinafrika
“Chinafrika. under construction”
The art and research project sheds light on the growing links between China and Africa.
Graffiti become cult
In Berlin a Museum for Graffiti is being built, researchers are setting up a graffiti database and companies are beating a path to the doors of graffiti artists.
Barbara the street artist