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Poetics of the Centre?
Walter Kempowski in his Literary and Intellectual Context
In his monumental text collages, combining narrative tradition with the avant-garde, Walter Kempowski sought a political and aesthetic middle ground. When analysing historical failures of the bourgeoisie, he let those involved have their say. The …
Benjamin and Brecht.
Thinking in Extremes
Brecht’s theatre play Im Dickicht is the main focus of his notebooks from 1921. Unlike his usual methods, he worked on this piece alone and on all scenes simultaneously. Walking along, back and forth, under the falling leaves of the chestnuts, he …
The Akademie der Künste reopens at Pariser Platz on 17 June 2021 with the exhibition “Arbeit am Gedächtnis – Transforming Archives”
17 June – 19 September 2021
Opening days with reduced admission:
17 June, from 2 pm, 18 – 20 June, 11 am – 7 pm
Press conference 17 June, 11 am
With its exhibition “Arbeit am Gedächtnis – Transforming Archives” the Akademie der Künste …
Children in Exile
The exhibition shows photos, letters and manuscripts in the Akademie's archives from the estates of artists who were forced to go into exile with their children between 1933 and 1945. The focus is on the stories of the sons and daughters of Walter …
20 Years of the Gesellschaft der Freunde der Akademie der Künste e.V.
Under the motto "Friendship! For 20 years already”, the Gesellschaft der Freunde der Akademie der Künste (Society of the Friends of the Akademie der Künste) is celebrating its anniversary. On 19 June, an evening event with invited guests will be …
Kinder im Exil
This documentary exhibition focuses on the experience of children in exile. The historical section showcases photographs, letters, and manuscripts from the Akademie Archive, in particular from the papers of German writers and artists who had to go …
urbainable – stadhaltig.
The European city has been an engine of civilisation since its creation. Today, however, fundamental challenges such as climate change mean it is facing changes that cast doubt on the continuity and sustainability of the ethical foundations of urban life. On the basis of projects, visions and manifestos, the members of the Architecture Section and their guests from all over Europe present their positions for a new direction.