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A former rebel speaks to The Congo Tribunal as an anonymous witness. Although it was an art project, the staging had a real impact.

Interview with Milo Rau
“This trial would never have been possible in The Hague”

One of the few court hearings to address the crimes committed in Eastern Congo was actually an art project: theatre and film director Milo Rau’s “The Congo Tribunal” has had a significant impact and cost three ministers their posts.

Graphics by Johanna Benz with voices and feedback on games by Enter Africa

Photo: Nina Fink

Enter Africa at gamescom 2019
Games Have the Power

The continent of creativity: Enter Africa, a network project by the Goethe-Institut in 15 African countries, presented the mega-game Busara for the first time in the Indie Arena Booth at gamescom 2019.

Coding da Vinci participants roll out their ideas in the six-week project phase.

Photo (detail): © Coding da Vinci

Coding da Vinci
The digitalisation of culture

Visitors to museums and archives usually interact with exhibits locked in display cases in darkened rooms. Yet modern technology has given us ways to more directly experience art and cultural artefacts. Coding da Vinci is an open, cultural data hackathon that digitally brings museum pieces to life.