Creativity and Fashion

Sad, witty, moving: Young Israelis and Germans write about what they experienced in the other country.

Without further ado, here are 10 bands that you (probably) didn’t know were German.

Research has shown that listening to music can help you improve your language skills. These pop songs will help you master the German language.

Innovative, practical, beautiful: you should know these design classics from Germany.

Over 40 fashion schools in Germany are helping students make this dream come true. A new generation of highly qualified teachers are showing the way forward.

Odyssey to art: Möhnesee reservoir becomes a water gallery for young, international artists.

A star at home, completely unknown abroad. This is the case for many German musicians. But the opposite can also be the case: these young German pop singers enjoy cult status in Asia and Africa.

Antidote to small-mindedness: every time the international art world declares Kassel as its capital, visitors can look forward to experiments and extremes.

Originally work clothes in the village, later festive attire for the Oktoberfest, now hip outfit: traditional costumes are trend. The young designer scene is going back to tradition, high-quality materials and handicraft.

The German Design Award honours innovative ideas and contemporary designs.

The Argentine artist Marta Minujín is building a Parthenon of Books for the upcoming documenta in Kassel.

Lots of people in Uganda are just mad about Deena Herr’s songs and her voice.