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At the Goethe-Institut in the U.S., we publish content that conveys a comprehensive image of modern Germany and encourages international dialogue while highlighting the local culture. We also tailor our website to readers in our neighboring countries, Mexico and Canada.

Still image from "Gerhard Richter - Painting", directed by Corinna Belz, 2011 Still image (detail) Courtesy of Kino Lorber

The Goethe-Institut in the U.S.

The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany, with over 150 locations worldwide. In the U.S., we support German teachers and students and facilitate German language courses for all levels. We also collaborate with other organizations to foster intercultural exchange and add depth to our programming. Discover the Goethe-Institut in your area by visiting the page for the city nearest to you — you’ll find events, in-person German classes, and plenty of ways to stay up to date.

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Civil Resistance in Nazi-Era Berlin
“Give us our husbands back”

In 1943, hundreds of non-Jewish women defied the Nazi regime. They demanded the release of their Jewish husbands who had been incarcerated by the Nazi regime, only succeeding by putting their own lives on the line. They showed how ordinary people can become heroes by defying authority and taking risks, day by day.

Fritz and Frieda Kuhn Photo: Courtesy of Ruth Wiseman

Digital Zine
Stillstand

The earth rotates, everything is in constant motion, change is a necessity. It’s high time for a magazine dedicated to stillness: a collection of pieces from international artists and writers in homage to standstills and their poetic beauty.

A television photographed in 2006, still from “Germany’s Most Beautiful Railways” Photo: Goethe-Institut

Street Art in Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.
#artbits

Urban public spaces are canvases for street art. They reveal the political and social discourse of the city. The #artbits bloggers collect photos of street art from Germany and North America, from Berlin, Mexico City, Montreal, New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C.

Artbits Photo (detail): © Verena Hütter

German Series in the USA
Binge Fever!

Television “Made in Germany” is having a golden moment with the rise of international streaming services. In this dossier, we highlight binge-worthy German serials and fill you in on where to watch them in the USA.

Animated Binge Fever Illustration of a hand holding a remote control © Colourbox / Image editing Goethe-Institut Los Angeles