Culture

Focus on a special city: this year’s central celebrations for the Day of German Unity are taking place in Halle in Saxony-Anhalt.

Damaged but not destroyed: How “The Sphere” by Germany’s Fritz Koenig survived the 11 September attacks.

Some fascinating places in Germany have applied to become UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We show you which ones have been included in the list.

The German national anthem consists only of the third stanza of the Deutschlandlied

Why Alexis Dornier, the great-grandson of a German aircraft designer, designs houses in Bali.

In 2022, the first Benin Bronzes are set to return to Nigeria. Two experts explain.

For many years digital art led a shadowy existence. That was also the case in Germany. Now it is attracting worldwide attention. What are the reasons for this?

Why international artists are attracted to Germany and how they live and work there. We profile two prominent artists

Ruangrupa, the Indonesian art collective, will transform the Documenta exhibition. The German Pavilion at the Venice Biennale will also present surprises.

Critics still differ on how to view Joseph Beuys, even on his 100th birthday. In any event, he was a major figure of the art world. A contemporary review

The German-Israeli creative festival is all about losing and finding again, sharing the same sky and having a joint future.

Bach, Beethoven, Schumann: Find out why these composers are celebrated – and how you can experience them in digital form.