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© URBANSCREEN

"It's like an exquisite three-course dinner"
Lightart Meets German Architecture

In celebration of the Year of German-American Friendship, Bremen-based German artist collective URBANSCREEN will illuminate three iconic buildings in the United States with their light-art, thereby highlighting different aspects of German-American relations. In the interview, they discuss this project in Washington, D.C., Indianapolis, and Atlanta.
© Lola Vendetta

Catalysts for a Fourth Wave of Feminism
Cyberactivism and Social Networks

If you're looking for information about feminist issues, there's plenty of guidance to be found online. Women's rights are a trending topic in social networks, and new narrative formats are being created.
©Hoxxoh / Photo: Mike Maguire

Artbits: D.C. Special

Street art has evolved into an integral part of Washington D.C.'s arts and culture scene. The city is constantly changing and it feels like there is at least one new mural emerging every day.
Photo: Zita Ratzenberger

Media

What does "media" actually mean? Which topics occupy the media industry and the people working in it? We explore these questions with media experts, philosophers and producers.
GETVICO 2018

GETVICO

Do you want to know more about digital Media in the classroom or how to use film and literature in class? Participate in the Virtual Online Conference for German Teachers GETVICO on September 29!

German Language

Culture

Berlin ChicUli Richter, Revisited

Regina Relang: Hahnentritt-Complet from Uli Richter, 1959 | Photography | Staatliche Museen zu Berlin, Kunstbibliothek © Münchner Stadtmuseum / Sammlung Fotografie, Archiv Relang Uli Richter influenced post-war German fashion like no other: the West-Berliner designed unpretentious, modern fashion that was intended to be wearable for all women. On the occasion of his 90th birthday, young Berlin couturiers honoured him.

CherrypickerRead and listen

The "Cherrypicker" blog presents selected novels and non-fiction books, graphic novels and stories, audio books and music CDs from the wealth of new German-language publications. Every week a new recommendation, every week an opportunity to discover outstanding texts, images and voices.

Musique MaureBlues from the Desert

Does the history of pop music need to be rewritten? One of its yet undiscovered sources is the music of Mauritania. The Goethe-Institut Senegal supported jazz pianist Mike Herting’s project to capture the musical heritage of Mauritania. His study entitled “Blues from the Desert” declares Musique Maure as the origin of blues and jazz.

Projects

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

Photo: Marlou Taenzer Covering walls and surfaces in cities around the world, Street Art is appreciated by thousands every day as they go about their daily business.

Career Booster German(y)!

© Goethe-Institut / Karen L. Phillips In 2018, the Goethe-Institutes are once again organizing Career Days for high school and college students in over 10 locations throughout the USA. Representatives of German business, universities and foundations will inform about study and career opportunities with German and in Germany. Attendance is free. Take a look at when a Career Day in your area is taking place and make sure to plan your attendance today.