Elmgreen & Dragset Transform Städel Museum in Frankfurt
The artist duo Michael Elmgreen and Ingar Dragset have redesigned the Städel Museum in Frankfurt with the exhibition "Still Life with Vegetables," as reported by the FAZ.
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Foundation Law: Union Plans Without Culture Minister
The Foundation Flight, Expulsion, Reconciliation is to be removed from the German Historical Museum's oversight. A new foundation law reportedly plans to eliminate the culture minister's supervisory role, according to FAZ.
Alte Nationalgalerie launches international exhibition series
Starting June 2026, the Alte Nationalgalerie on Berlin's Museum Island will invite national galleries from around the world to present their collections in a new cabinet exhibition series. National Museum in Warsaw will kick off the series, according to the Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (Smb).
Deutsche Bahn: Self-Image Replaces Actual Improvements
The Deutsche Bahn prioritizes self-promotion while genuine service improvements take a back seat.
Lena Gorelik’s novel “All My Mothers” explores the mother-child relationship
Author Lena Gorelik examines the complex bond between mothers and their children in her new book "All My Mothers." According to Der Spiegel, she also addresses historical and autobiographical aspects.
Russian Culture as a Political Tool Despite EU Sanctions
Russia's cultural diplomacy remains active despite EU sanctions, influencing countries in Europe, the Global South, and Asia. According to Kyivpost, the Kremlin promotes political narratives under the guise of cultural programs.
France’s Wine Industry in Crisis: Bordeaux Loses Popularity
The French wine industry faces significant challenges as Bordeaux's popularity declines and investors pull out.
Søren Torpegaard Lund and his ESC song “Før Vi Går Hjem” in focus
Danish singer Søren Torpegaard Lund will perform his song "Før Vi Går Hjem" at the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna. The 27-year-old triumphed over last year's participant Sissal in the Danish selection.
Creative Center Nahirna 22 in Kyiv Faces Eviction by State Migration Service
The independent art collective Nahirna 22 in Kyiv is facing eviction from the State Migration Service.
Museums in Transition: From Collections to Community Connections
Museums are increasingly becoming places of community and participation. According to Deutsche Welle, this transformation will be highlighted on International Museum Day.
Angelica Domröse (85) has died
The actress Angelica Domröse has passed away at the age of 85, as confirmed by the DEFA Foundation to rbb on Friday.
Villa Stuck: Grand Opening of the Various Others Art Weekend
The Villa Stuck in Munich had an impressive start to the Various Others art weekend this past weekend. According to Süddeutsche Zeitung, the reopening after renovation work drew long lines outside the museum.
Theater: Happiness is a Pet
The documentary theater group "Werkgruppe 2" presents a performance about cat ladies in the Ruhr area, based on interviews with older women living alone with their pets.
Wiktorija Leléka Represents Ukraine at ESC 2023
Singer Wiktorija Leléka will represent Ukraine at the Eurovision Song Contest 2023. She has lived in Berlin for several years and won the national selection in Kyiv, according to FAZ.
13th Frankfurt Literature Festival Discusses East and West
The 13th Frankfurt Literature Festival 'Literaturm' focuses on the dialogue between East and West Germany.
Cabaret at Lustspielhaus: A New Interpretation of Odysseus
The Lustspielhaus in Munich presents a new production that humorously interprets Homer's 'Odyssey'.
Cannes: Festival Opens with Resistance in Gucci Dress
Jane Fonda emphasized at the Cannes Festival opening that cinema is an act of resistance. Host Eye Haïdara criticized the role of artificial intelligence in the film industry.
Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in Vienna: Participants and Dates
The Eurovision Song Contest 2026 will take place in Vienna from May 12 to 16, with five countries boycotting the event due to the war in Gaza, according to Süddeutsche Zeitung.
Music-Literature Project “Krabat”: Otfried Preußler’s Novel Becomes an Audiobook
Jazz pianist Bernd Lhotzky has set Otfried Preußler's novel "Krabat" to music, transforming the project into an audiobook.
Cultural Department Store Dussmann Opens Branch in KaDeWe
The Cultural Department Store Dussmann is set to open a new branch in Berlin's KaDeWe, offering books, music, and events.
Wacken Open Air: The Story of the Largest Festival
Since 1990, Wacken Open Air has drawn heavy metal fans from around the world to a small village in Schleswig-Holstein. Founders Holger Hübner and Thomas Jensen share the festival's origins in the documentary "Wacken - Hearts Full of Metal," as reported by NDR.
Cannes 2026: Hollywood Blockbusters Absent, Focus on Auteurs
The 79th Festival, starting on May 12, witnesses a historic retreat of Hollywood: not a single major US studio film will premiere, reports Guardian.
Government Crisis in the UK: Ministers Call for Keir Starmer’s Resignation
Pressure is mounting on Minister Keir Starmer as two ministers suggest he consider stepping down following a disastrous election for his Labour Party.
Greece Introduces New Rules Against Mass Tourism
The Greek government has implemented new construction regulations in popular vacation areas to regulate mass tourism.
Eurovision Song Contest: Interesting Facts About the Host Austria
Austria will host the Eurovision Song Contest this year after Johannes Pietsch won the competition in 2022. Cosmó, whose real name is Benjamin Gedeon, will represent the country.
Hollywood Blockbusters Absent from Cannes 2026
This year's Film Festival, starting on May 12, will not feature any major US studio films, marking a significant shift in programming.
Museum showcases rare exhibition of American art
The exhibition "Art & War" at the Museum of Contemporary Art features significant works by American artists and has attracted numerous visitors since its opening.
New Museum Quarter in Berlin to Open in 2026
According to the Museums of Berlin, a new museum quarter will be inaugurated in the city center on June 13, 2026. The project is linked to the Hamburger Bahnhof – Museum for Contemporary Art.
Hamburg announces structural support for independent publishers
Hamburg will from now on provide €700,000 a year to support independent publishers, aiming to preserve diversity in the book market and to prompt similar action at federal and state level, NDR reports. Applications are open immediately.
The Notwist enthuse with brilliant concert at Karlstorbahnhof
According to the Rhein-Neckar-Zeitung, the indie band The Notwist played a brilliant concert at Heidelberg's Karlstorbahnhof.
Ukrainian Action Thriller About the War Launched
A feature film inspired by reality about the war has started in Ukrainian cinemas. The action thriller takes up real events.
Howard Carpendale demands apology from Oliver Welke after joke on ‘heute-show’
Schlager singer Howard Carpendale is demanding a public apology from ZDF host Oliver Welke. The reason is a joke Welke made about Carpendale on the 'heute-show'.
Penultimate Case of the Vienna Investigative Team: “Tatort: Against the Time” in the Focus of Criticism
The "Tatort" from Vienna is facing the penultimate assignment of the popular detective duo Bibi and Moritz with the episode "Against the Time." The reviews are mixed.
French Actress Nathalie Baye Dies
French actress Nathalie Baye, who also became known for her role in the series "Downton Abbey," has died at the age of 77.
Anti-Semitism Commissioner Klein Warns of Hate and Incitement in the Cultural Sector
The Federal Government's Commissioner for Anti-Semitism, Felix Klein, has warned of an increase in anti-Semitism and anti-Israeli incitement in the cultural scene, specifically criticizing the SpiegelHabitat festival in Hamburg.
Kanye West Concert in Poland Cancelled
A planned concert by controversial US rapper Kanye West in Poland has been cancelled at short notice. Formal and legal concerns are cited as the reason.
Tagesthemen: Current Coverage of Political and Social Issues
Tagesthemen provides a detailed analysis and contextualization of current events in politics, economy, and society.
Well-known Ukrainian actress speaks emotionally about collaboration with Taras Zymbaljuk
Ukrainian actress Nadija Hilska has emotionally shared her experiences working with actor Taras Zymbaljuk in an interview, also commenting on a scandal involving a colleague.
Design in the NS Era: Leipzig’s Grassi Museum Awarded for Exhibition
The Leipzig Grassi Museum of Applied Arts has been awarded a prestigious prize for its exhibition on design during the National Socialist (NS) era.
Archaeologists Discover Ancient Roman Aqueduct in Germany
Researchers in Germany have discovered a completely artificially constructed Roman aqueduct, offering new insights into ancient infrastructure.