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© Feda Wardak, Avant La Nuit Learn moreExhibition Metaxy : Between
© Njabulo Phungula Learn moreBusoni Composition Prize 2026 13 Nov 2026 
© Ma.ja.de. Filmproduktion Learn moreTransition – A Film for Thomas Heise 15 Nov 2026 
© bpk-Fotoarchiv / Photographer unknown Learn moreWolokolamsker Chaussee III – The Duel
by Heiner Müller19 Nov 2026 
© Akademie der Künste Learn more“Reality is a great storyteller”
An evening in honour of Alexander Kluge21 Nov 2026
Metaxy : Between
Destruction and Reconstruction
10 Sept – 6 Dec 2026
Transition – A Film for Thomas Heise
15 Nov 2026
Busoni Composition Prize 2026
13 Nov 2026
Wolokolamsker Chaussee III – The Duel
by Heiner Müller
19 Nov 2026
“Reality is a great storyteller”
An evening in honour of Alexander Kluge
21 Nov 2026
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© Feda Wardak, Avant La Nuit Date and time:8 Nov 2026, 12 – 7 pm StandortHanseatenweg SprachenMetaxy : Between
Destruction and ReconstructionExhibition DEEN Learn more© Feda Wardak, Avant La Nuit Date and time:10 Nov 2026, 2 – 7 pm StandortHanseatenweg SprachenMetaxy : Between
Destruction and ReconstructionExhibition DEEN Learn more
Photo: Akademie der Künste, Berlin © Peter Ablinger / Peter Ablinger Estate Date and time:10 Nov 2026, 7 pm StandortPariser Platz, Black Box SpracheMusic : Work : Material.
The Concept of Work and Performance Practice in Experimental MusicLectureTalkPerformanceMusicArchive DE Learn more
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Carola Bauckholt
Composer, Publisher, IntermediaArtist
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Kerstin Hensel
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Nele Hertling
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The Visual Arts Section has been in existence for as long as the Akademie itself and represents the full range of different disciplines covered by the visual arts.
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The section stages exhibitions, events, seminars and workshops that focus on the various issues involved in planning and construction.
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The section's programme represents contemporary composition, sound art and performance with a focus on present-day and future concerns.
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The section, founded in 1926, lists many of the most important German-language writers from Germany and abroad among its members.
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The section consists of international members from various fields of the performing arts such as acting, directing, dramaturgy and choreography.
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Founded in 1985, the section combines the cinematic arts, media art, photography, audio drama, and film criticism and theory.
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About the Archives
The Archives of the Akademie der Künste (Academy Archives) are considered the most important interdisciplinary archives for modern art and culture in German-speaking countries.
