Preserved for posterity
Some fascinating places in Germany have applied to become UNESCO World Heritage Sites. We show you which ones have been included in the list.
Culture
Cinema, art, games, music, design: Germany’s cultural scene is rich, diverse, vibrant, full of surprises and international perspectives.
German National Anthem
The German national anthem consists only of the third stanza of the Deutschlandlied
Asien
Houses that stand out
Why Alexis Dornier, the great-grandson of a German aircraft designer, designs houses in Bali.
Africa
“Restitution is a new beginning”
In 2022, the first Benin Bronzes are set to return to Nigeria. Two experts explain.
The hype about crypto art
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?
“Opportunities for self-realisation”
Why international artists are attracted to Germany and how they live and work there. We profile two prominent artists
Radically new positions
Ruangrupa, the Indonesian art collective, will transform the Documenta exhibition. The German Pavilion at the Venice Biennale will also present surprises.
A controversial figure
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
Israel
The same starry sky
The German-Israeli creative festival is all about losing and finding again, sharing the same sky and having a joint future.
Musical geniuses for all eternity
Bach, Beethoven, Schumann: Find out why these composers are celebrated – and how you can experience them in digital form.
Get to know Germany with TV thrillers
How do the German police work? Let us tell you which internationally successful crime series can answer this question.
In Europe’s largest newsroom
How does the German Press Agency (dpa) produce reliable news reports – despite the corona pandemic? Head of News Homburger explains.