culture

Dubai – a mix of futuristic visions, Arabian tradition and world-class entertainment

5 months ago

Dubai is a land of superlatives, and first-time visitors don't always find their way around immediately.

The most diverse routes and insider tips in Berlin can be explored on a discovery tour on foot.

Discover Berlin's art and culture scene on a free walking tour

5 months ago

What happens when Prussian palaces meet graffiti-covered walls? When techno clubs throb until dawn, while just a few streets away world-class art is on display…

A mural is admired by nighttime passers-by - the motif could be symbolic of our topic.

Zeitgeist 2025: The Most Exciting Trends in Art, Culture, Fashion, and Interior Design

7 months ago

In a world where aesthetics, identity, technology and sustainability are becoming increasingly intertwined, the year 2025 marks a turning point…

Museums are obligated under the European Accessibility Act to ensure barrier-free access to exhibitions and information

Multilingual exhibition texts in 2025: accessible, searchable, museum-quality

8 months ago

Museums and exhibitions thrive on visual impressions and the information they convey. However, if there are barriers to accessing that information, then…

Planning a relaxing family holiday in Denmark

Dunes, coast and coziness – plan a relaxing family holiday in Denmark

8 months ago

A holiday in Denmark allows families to spend valuable time together. The coastal regions, such as Blåvand, are ideal for relaxing days…

The Culture Pass is an initiative of the German Bundestag and the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media.

Will the Culture Pass survive? What the current political debate reveals

8 months ago

The culture pass, which since 2023 has provided young adults with initially 200 euros and later 100 euros for cultural activities,…

Street art and murals are firmly established in London's cityscape.

Visiting art in London – which places & entrance fees are worth it in 2025?

10 months ago

When people think of London, they often picture iconic landmarks, but the vibrant metropolis has much more to offer than…

The cultural buildings initiative stands out in the 2025 federal cultural budget.

The surprising turnaround in the 2025 federal cultural budget: Facts about the current debate

10 months ago

The federal cultural budget shows a surprising development in 2025. Despite persistently difficult economic conditions, the cultural budget is growing by more than 50%…

Art is open to everyone who wants to experience it

Creative escape or a reflection of society? The role of art in our modern world

10 months ago

Art has existed since the dawn of humanity. Throughout history, people have always created and celebrated art. It has been and always will be an inseparable part of human life, regardless of ethnicity, political beliefs, or cultural background.

A tour through Hamburg's art and culture scene

1 year ago

Hamburg, the pearl of the north, is far more than just a trading center with a bustling port; it is a…

“Art as an idea” or “Where does art begin?”

1 year ago

Where does art begin? One of the main reasons that can prevent the "average" person from engaging with art is uncertainty

The Vienna Secession Building, colloquially known simply as the Secession, was built in 1897/98 by Joseph Maria Olbrich as an exhibition hall for contemporary art, a purpose it still serves today. It is one of the most important buildings of the Austrian Secession style

Austrian Art Nouveau – The most beautiful places in Vienna

1 year ago

Fin-de-siècle Vienna is one of the most fascinating intellectual and cultural centers of European modernity. The social collapse…

Politics & Culture is the newspaper of the German Cultural Council. It is edited by Olaf Zimmermann and Theo Geißler.

What will the cultural policy of the next federal government look like?

1 year ago

In the current issue of Politik & Kultur, the publication of the German Cultural Council, Managing Director Olaf Zimmermann and his deputy explain…

"Living unity in diversity" is one of eleven demands of the German Cultural Council for the 2025 federal elections

German Cultural Council demands: Cultural policy must once again play a central role

1 year ago

For the federal elections on February 23, 2025, the German Cultural Council has issued eleven demands to the parties running for election regarding the cultural policy of the 21st century…