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Work and Leisure
Are the Germans holiday world champions?

A humming economy and at the same time plenty of holiday time. “How do the Germans manage it?” ask many outsiders. Let’s take a closer look. [more …]
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Residency Program
Thomas Mann House Los Angeles

Thomas and Katia Mann’s former home in Los Angeles is to become a residence for cultural professionals and intellectuals. Program director Nikolai Blaumer explains in this Interview how plans are progressing. [more …]
©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.
Colourbox.de

Online Now- German Dual Language Programs Platform

Become an active actor in the bilingual revolution! Our new portal for teachers, parents and school administrators is a meeting point for everyone interested in expanding German immersion programs in the US educational system.

German Language

Magazine

Berlin ChicUli Richter, Revisited

© 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. [more …]

Echoes of the South AtlanticThe south is everywhere

Photo: Taylla de Paula In April, the future of Southern Transatlantic relations between Europe, South America and Africa were discussed at the "Echoes of the South Atlantic" conference in Salvador, Bahia. Katharina von Ruckteschell-Katte, director of the Goethe-Institut São Paolo, spoke to the Indian anthropolist Arjun Appadurai about the concept of "Theory of the South". [more …]

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. [more …]

Projects

Marx Now

© Dan Mohr (yesisaid.com) What is still interesting about Karl Marx 200 years after his birth?
The Goethe-Institut in North America asked around for interesting perspectives on Marx and came across all sorts of things worth seeing and hearing.

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.