Arts and Architecture

Israel-born author Tomer Gardi has been awarded the 2022 Leipzig Book Fair Prize for his novel “Eine runde Sache”.

Ifa Secretary General Gitte Zschoch talks about her start at ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen), European culture and digital formats.

Young German stars in Hollywood blockbusters: here you can get to know four international stars.

You listen to their music, watch their movies and have admired their special effects: we introduce you to three Germans who work behind the scenes.

Ten facts about the film festival in Germany and its fascinating history.

She calls Tom Hanks “Tommypot” and has been nominated for a Golden Globe in 2021. At twelve years of age, Helena Zengel from Germany has made a flying start in Hollywood.

From paintings to the Pergamon Altar: The project “Museum macht stark” introduces young people to great art.

From works by Wolfgang Tillmans to the question of European identity – ifa is active around the globe.

Curator, publicist, cultural mediator and new director of Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW) – how Bonaventure Ndikung is changing Germany.

What is the responsibility of artists and intellectuals? What impact can individuals have? New views of Thomas Mann in New York.

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.