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Social Architecture in Vietnam
Trees that grow from houses

Social engagement and climate-adapted construction are central topics in international architectural discourse. Anh-Linh Ngo, architect and co-editor of the journal ARCH+, was born in Vietnam and has lived in Germany for many years. He elucidates current developments in Vietnam on these issues and what we can learn from Vietnamese architects.

Public Space: Fights and Fictions
The bit which never quite fits into a photo

During the 36-hour Factory of Thought, organized by the Goethe-Institut and the Akademie der Künste, experts, scientists and artists talked about public space. 80 pages are giving now an impression about the discussions, that have been held, the questions, that have been asked and the answers that have been found.

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Female Protagonists in Games
From Victim to Tragic Heroine

The gaming industry has not only attracted more and more female customers in recent decades; it has also produced a large number of memorable heroines. Yet gender stereotypes still persist today.

ProjectsTopics and Projects of Goethe-Institut in Ethiopia

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In 15 African mega cities, interdisciplinary teams are developing location-based games which address the past, present and future of their cities.

Music in Africa

Music In Africa is an information and exchange web portal dedicated to the African music sector.

Ethiopian artists and academics gather impressions in Shoa

Photo: Hugues Fontaine

Exhibition Shoa: A Geographical Passion
History is Made

Eight young Ethiopian artists and academics have embarked on an expedition to the Shoa region to juxtapose the Eurocentric image of Ethiopia with their own, contemporary perspective. The results will be presented in an exhibition in which the Goethe-Institut and the Alliance Ethio-Française explore the common European-Ethiopian cultural heritage.

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Social Architecture in Vietnam
Trees that grow from houses

Public Space: Fights and Fictions
The bit which never quite fits into a photo

Female Protagonists in Games
From Victim to Tragic Heroine

ProjectsTopics and Projects of Goethe-Institut in Ethiopia

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Music in Africa

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History is Made

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Enter Africa Video Game Co-production Platform"

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On the road with Rahel in BochumOn one and four wheels

Social Architecture in Vietnam Trees that grow from houses

Public Space: Fights and Fictions The bit which never quite fits into a photo

Female Protagonists in Games From Victim to Tragic Heroine

Enter africa

Music in Africa

Exhibition Shoa: A Geographical Passion History is Made

Social Architecture in Vietnam
Trees that grow from houses

Public Space: Fights and Fictions
The bit which never quite fits into a photo

Female Protagonists in Games
From Victim to Tragic Heroine

Exhibition Shoa: A Geographical Passion
History is Made