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Following the scandal over an antisemitic artwork at documenta fifteen in Kassel, the curatorial team has now been joined by the artist collective Taring Padi in apologizing.
After first covering up an artwork deemed to include antisemitic depictions, Documenta organizers have pulled down the controversial banner by artist collective Taring Padi.
A mural by an Indonesian collective was taken down after critics complained of antisemitic tropes at Documenta, Germany's renowned Documenta art gathering.
International collectors are snapping up his paintings. Amoako Boafo is Ghana´s rising star. But how did the fisherman´s son from Accra become one of the world´s most sought-after contemporary artists? A conversation on art between Europe and Africa.
Instead of big names, contemporary collectives from Africa, Asia and South America take center stage at the international art exhibition held every five years in Kassel, Germany.
Every five years, the documenta exhibition brings art to Kassel — and attracts many tourists. They can admire current and past works, as well as many other sights, some dating back centuries.
Shopping or business districts are prone to crises, and the coronavirus is fueling their decline. Urban planners and architects are considering what lessons can be learned. What if the pandemic was the start of something entirely new?
How can the arts move the continent forward? An Arts.21 debate at the Global Media Forum.
Does Germany have a world-class cultural scene? We look at 10 popular myths about culture in Germany and see how they stand up to the facts. It's not an easy task in a place where culture is considered holy.
DW's Shabnam Surita believed she had nothing in common with the boy wizard. But 25 years after J. K. Rowling's first "Harry Potter" book was published, she recalls how their very different life stories became entwined.
The Spanish author's novel "Easy Reading" sees four women with disabilities struggle against powerlessness and fight for self-determination.
Baz Luhrmann's fast-paced ride through the life of Elvis Presley arrives in cinemas, with Austin Butler as the singing sensation and Tom Hanks playing his manager.
The legendary German composer's creation is the most influential piano work in music history, played to this day by musicians who want to perfect their technique.
The former Beatle and Wings leader has been in the musical spotlight for six decades. At 80, Sir Paul McCartney remains one of the world's most popular stars.
Ukraine's Eurovision win earned the country rights to host the 2023 event. Next year's contest will not take place on Ukrainian soil, with organizers tapping the UK, which claimed second place, as an alternative venue.
For decades, Rushdie dealt with death threats for his book "The Satanic Verses," yet it hasn't stopped him from speaking his mind. On June 19, the brave author turns 75.
The Canadian-American author's prize-winning novel is about a boy who hears objects speaking to him. The award aims to celebrate women's creativity and get more men reading women writers.
A Google engineer's claim that the company's AI has become sentient has sparked backlash and fascination. Robots becoming people is a popular theme in movies and TV, from "2001: A Space Odyssey" to "Westworld."
The new Pixar movie "Lightyear" has just been banned in several Arab countries. A look at film censorship worldwide, beyond the Middle East.
