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πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Hugo Wolf, the great revolutionary of 'lied', finally finds his reference book in Spanish

Acantilado has published a comprehensive monograph by Richard Stokes on Hugo Wolf, the Austrian composer known for revolutionizing German art song, featuring a prologue by tenor Ian Bostridge.

Feb 25 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Four Years of Ukraine War: "If Ukraine is abandoned, it's over"

Ukrainian philosopher Vasyl Cherepanyn discusses the intersection of art and war, the premature reconstruction plans from prominent architects, and the need for a broader Eastern European context in German remembrance culture ahead of the upcoming Berlin Biennale.

Feb 24 β€’ 12:39 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Mirror
National & Local

German museum returns sculpture stolen by Nazis from man killed in concentration camp

A German museum is returning the 'Dancing Girls Fountain', a sculpture stolen by the Nazis from a Jewish businessman, to his heirs after a lengthy legal battle.

Feb 23 β€’ 11:29 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Berlinale Conclusion: The Joy of Quiet Mastery

The Berlinale concludes with two German winners amid overshadowing political threats.

Feb 22 β€’ 17:44 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
World

German artist who was to represent Germany at the Venice Biennale dies at 41

Henrike Naumann, a German installation artist scheduled to represent Germany at the upcoming Venice Biennale, has passed away at the age of 41 due to cancer.

Feb 20 β€’ 10:49 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

$36 million painting disputed by heirs of Hitler's refugee in Brazil

Heirs of a Jewish banker who fled Nazi Germany are claiming ownership of a valuable painting in a restitution process against a German museum.

Feb 18 β€’ 16:03 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

If you miss the chance now, it is your own fault

A Danish art hall presents its first solo exhibition of renowned German contemporary artist Isa Genzken, providing a critical opportunity for art lovers.

Feb 16 β€’ 11:23 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

You must not miss this. You won't get the chance again

A solo exhibition by prominent German contemporary artist Isa Genzken is taking place in Denmark, marking a significant cultural event as it is the first of its kind in the country.

Feb 16 β€’ 11:23 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡° Politiken
National & Local

This is What You Must Not Miss

The article encourages readers to attend a unique exhibition of contemporary German artist Isa Genzken, which is the first solo exhibition of its kind in Denmark.

Feb 16 β€’ 11:23 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Death of Henrike Naumann: The Archaeologist of Post-Wall Domesticity

The article discusses the legacy of Henrike Naumann, an artist whose work explored post-reunification German domesticity and design.

Feb 16 β€’ 09:31 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Art Biennale 2026: Artist Henrike Naumann is dead

Henrike Naumann, a prominent artist selected to co-curate the German Pavilion at the 2026 Venice Art Biennale, has passed away due to a late-diagnosed cancer.

Feb 16 β€’ 07:46 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Culture: Artist Henrike Naumann is dead

Henrike Naumann, a German artist selected to co-design the German Pavilion for the 2026 Venice Biennale, has passed away due to a late-diagnosed cancer, leaving a significant void in contemporary German art.

Feb 15 β€’ 20:18 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
National & Local

Debate: Censorship Looks Different

The article discusses the claims of prominent artists and scholars in Germany who argue they face censorship from the German state due to their criticism of Israel, especially following the Hamas attacks in October 2023.

Feb 11 β€’ 12:55 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Russian War Opponents: When a Children's Drawing Upends Life

The Moskaljow family fled persecution from Russia, seeking refuge in Germany, but became embroiled in German domestic politics.

Feb 7 β€’ 19:55 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Life & Tech

Now quickly: These exhibitions are ending soon

Several art exhibitions focusing on various themes will be closing in the next four weeks across different German cities.

Feb 2 β€’ 15:16 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

The Grand Center of Earth Art is the Netherlands

The Netherlands is the most densely populated country of earth art in Europe and the world, with Dan JΓΆnsson exploring powerful circular formations and green temples, alongside a German exhibition on pioneer Robert Smithson.

Feb 1 β€’ 12:16 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ taz
National & Local

Satirical Poem in the Foreign Ministry: The Low Art of Kickback or: "internAA"

The German Foreign Ministry is currently experiencing a lack of decorum, exacerbated by a satirical poem that has left its chief diplomat disillusioned, highlighting the ongoing reckoning with Germany's historical role in the Holocaust and the destruction of World War II.

Jan 16 β€’ 16:50 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
Life & Tech

Gallery Owners in Shock! They Discovered a True Treasure That Lay in a Wooden Chest for 500 Years

A drawing by German Renaissance artist Hans Baldung Grien, dating back to 1517, was uncovered after being untouched for over 500 years in a wooden box, revealing a true treasure according to a French art gallery.

Jan 16 β€’ 10:09 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

German church’s televised β€˜slime Jesus’ infuriates the faithful

A Christmas Eve mass broadcast in Germany featuring a performance artist portraying a 'slime Jesus' has drawn criticism from the Roman Catholic faithful, prompting regrets from the local diocese.

Jan 13 β€’ 14:25 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Sports

Chess Videos | The Isolated Pawn as a Source of Art

German grandmaster Rasmus Svane presents a brilliant masterpiece on a debated strategic topic regarding isolated central pawns.

Jan 12 β€’ 17:08 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ SZ
Life & Tech

Gallery owner Franz Dahlem has died: He showed works by Richter and Beuys, when no one knew them yet

Franz Dahlem, a prominent German art dealer and gallery owner, passed away on December 29 in Altenmarkt im Chiemgau, recognized for his significant influence on the post-war art scene and his support of now-iconic artists like Richter and Beuys in their early careers.

Jan 8 β€’ 13:52 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
Life & Tech

Roman Kaminski has died: A piece of ethos leaves the stage

The actor Roman Kaminski, known for his disciplined craft, significantly influenced German theater, and his death signifies the loss of a distinctive Eastern stage art.

Dec 30 β€’ 14:10 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
World

"I haven't even received a summons from Russia" – Moscow postpones trial

The trial of German artist Jacques Tilly in Moscow over satirical motifs of Putin has been postponed due to the absence of a defense attorney, highlighting concerns over the Russian legal system's fairness.

Dec 30 β€’ 13:31 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Sports

Smart-Dieck, the couple who will represent Spain in figure skating at the Games: β€œWe have to stay focused”

The Spanish ice dancing pair Smart-Dieck, comprised of an English woman and a German man who have become Spanish nationals, will compete in the Milan-Cortina Olympics, emphasizing the importance of focus and treating their sport as an art form that requires mental fortitude.

Dec 26 β€’ 04:30 UTC

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