Reconstruction with state-of-the-art technology
The Citadel in the Iranian city of Bam is of inestimable historical value. It is now being earthquake-proofed in line with the latest scientific standards.
Arts and Architecture
Current information and background on art and architecture – painting, film, music, literature, theater, museums, Goethe Institute and World Heritage Sites.
Dedicated to world cultural heritage
Volunteering on a building site: young European Heritage Volunteers explain why they are so enthusiastic about their work.
The bigger, the better!
The brightest artificial sun, the largest aircraft –photography project depicts Germany’s superlatives. See some fascinating images.
Film festivals in Germany
Cinema in Germany has many forums beyond the Berlinale. Five addresses for connoisseurs and the curious.
Art and Design Schools in Germany
Are you considering a career in the arts or design? Though not definitive, we’ve put together a list of Art and Design schools in Germany
German star photographer Fotograf in Kinshasa
For the very first time, a Wolfgang Tillmans solo show is on display in Africa.
The secondary exploiter
On the trail of hype: why Michael Riedel is one of the most sought-after artists of his generation in Germany.
Four for the transatlantic exchange
These are the first scholarship holders to move into the Thomas Mann House in Los Angeles.
A great author with a big heart for the not-so-great
Heinrich Böll was born 100 years ago. Few German authors became as strongly involved in social debates as he did.
Understanding people and where they come from
A keen eye: Andreas Teichmann is a photographer who has hiked across Germany from west to east. He observed surprising things on his walk.
World heritage site freed of ash
The Indonesian temple of Borobudur has been restored with German help and a great deal of effort.
Foreign policy through a fish-eye lens
What photo artist Beatrice Minda does on the roof of the German Federal Foreign Office. Read our rich media story