Germany: a vibrant art scene
Sometimes surprising, other times provocative: The sheer diversity of the German art scene is reflected in the innumerable exhibitions and museums. International artists and art students change the art world and make it so unique in character.
The secondary exploiter
On the trail of hype: why Michael Riedel is one of the most sought-after artists of his generation in Germany.
Cape of Good Art
In Cape Town, the Museum of Contemporary Art Africa is opening, launched by leading German executive Jochen Zeitz.
“Berlin is a gallery”
How Yasha Young, Artistic Director of the new Museum for Urban Contemporary Art, is changing the streets of Berlin.
“Chinafrika. under construction”
The art and research project sheds light on the growing links between China and Africa.
Where art revolutionaries learn
Germany’s art universities and academies enjoy an excellent reputation around the world. We present three outstanding examples.
World art in Kassel
Documenta 14 is symbolic of many particularities of the German cultural landscape. We visited with a group of international guests.
Wet feet on an art tour
The exhibition Sculpture Projects in Münster is competing with the Documenta. There is exciting art to discover throughout the entire city.
“Love is a strong currency”
Documenta 14 is the first to be held in two locations – in Kassel and Athens. Three voices from the Greek capital.
14th documenta: What you need to know
Antidote to small-mindedness: every time the international art world declares Kassel as its capital, visitors can look forward to experiments and extremes.
Art Intermediary
Curator and art critic Okwui Enwezor is to be awarded the International Folkwang Prize 2017.
Special documenta moments
In 1955 the very first documenta in Kassel already attracted a lot attention. And it still does that today. For 100 days every five years the world’s largest exhibition of contemporary art provokes – and stimulates. We present memorable documenta art.
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
Heroes of the Internet: the online community loves Barbara the street artist for the intelligent and witty signs that she puts up and photographs around the city – while remaining anonymous.