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Auctionator Michael Kovacek, co-managing Director of Kinsky Auction House, oversees the bidding during the auction for Austrian artist Gustav Klimt's portrait 'Miss Lieser'.

Following Klimt auction, questions remain unanswered

Portrait of Adele Block-Bauer by Gustav Klimt

Portrait of Adele Block-Bauer by Gustav Klimt

Gustav Klimt, a modernist master

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A tabla maker in Rawalpindi, Pakistan

A tabla maker in Rawalpindi, Pakistan

Pakistani tabla maker shares secrets of his craft

Pakistani tabla maker shares secrets of his craft

Tablas are hand drums that create the distinctive sound of traditional music from the Indian subcontinent.

A man riding a motorcycle is pictured in front of graffiti of Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez

A man riding a motorcycle is pictured in front of graffiti of Colombian writer Gabriel Garcia Marquez

In Colombia, graffiti art aims to boost Bogota slum

In Colombia, graffiti art aims to boost Bogota slum

Locals are trying to remove some of the stigma attached to one of Bogota's poorest districts by using art.

Different colors of cotton used to create the tapestries are pictured on a unfinished tapestry

Different colors of cotton used to create the tapestries are pictured on a unfinished tapestry

Senegal revives interest in traditional tapestries

Senegal revives interest in traditional tapestries

Thanks to new activities and partnerships, the 1960s art of tapestry production has been rekindled in Thies.

DW Euromaxx | Sendung vom 04.05.2024 | Bad Ischl

DW Euromaxx | Sendung vom 04.05.2024 | Bad Ischl

Bad Ischl — a trip to Salzkammergut in Austria

Bad Ischl — a trip to Salzkammergut in Austria

The spa town of Bad Ischl in Austria's Salzkammergut region is a 2024 European Capital of Culture.

Manuscript of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

Manuscript of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony: 200 years on

Beethoven's Ninth Symphony: 200 years on

With his Ninth Symphony, first performed in 1824, Ludwig van Beethoven created a work for the ages.

Madonna performs in the final show of her The Celebration Tour, on Copacabana Beach

Madonna performs in the final show of her The Celebration Tour, on Copacabana Beach

Madonna's free Rio show draws over 1.5 million

Madonna's free Rio show draws over 1.5 million

The US pop idol gave it her all during a free show at Brazil's famous Copacabana beach.

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Film

Veranstaltungsplakat des Dok.fest München; ein junge hält seinen Zeigefinger zwischen seinen Lippen

Veranstaltungsplakat des Dok.fest München; ein junge hält seinen Zeigefinger zwischen seinen Lippen

Highlights of the DOK.fest Munich

Germany's largest documentary film festival features political and personal stories, documenting a world in transition.

Arts

DW Euromaxx | Sendung vom 04.05.2024 | Adelaide Damoah

DW Euromaxx | Sendung vom 04.05.2024 | Adelaide Damoah

Embodying Art

Illness made Adelaide Damoah quit her job and devote herself completely to painting.

Music

A police officer stands in front of a wall with the Eurovision tagline "United by Music."

A police officer stands in front of a wall with the Eurovision tagline "United by Music."

Eurovision Song Contest 2024: Not all that apolitical

Though Eurovision insists it's a purely cultural event, it has witnessed its share of politically charged moments.

Literature

Haruki Murakami sitting on an ornate wooden bench in Oviedo, Spain, on October 18, 2023.

Haruki Murakami sitting on an ornate wooden bench in Oviedo, Spain, on October 18, 2023.

Haruki Murakami: Japan's best-selling living novelist at 75

Haruki Murakami's often surrealistic novels have made him one of the most successful writers in the world.

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The 1933 book burnings under Nazi rule also destroyed the vibrant culture of the Weimar Republic.

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Film still from 'Bye Bye Tiberias': Three generations of women, grandmother, mother and baby, pose for a photo on a balcony.

Film still from 'Bye Bye Tiberias': Three generations of women, grandmother, mother and baby, pose for a photo on a balcony.

Arab Film Festival in Berlin spotlights Palestinian voices

As the Israel-Hamas war impacts Germany's cultural sector, the ALFILM festival fear for the future of their event.

A demonstrator holds an anti-AFD placard

A demonstrator holds an anti-AFD placard

German culture scene unites against far-right AfD party

With the far-right AfD set to take more seats in upcoming elections, culture groups are countering "extremist politics."

Portrait of Immanuel Kant, 1724 - 1804

Portrait of Immanuel Kant, 1724 - 1804

Why Kant's philosophy is still relevant amid today's wars

April 22 marks the 300th anniversary of the birth of German philosopher Immanuel Kant, who wrote "Perpetual Peace."

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Specials & Events

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DW "Meet the Germans" Sendungslogo (Composite)

Meet the Germans: Explore the series

From beer to nudity and ridiculous grammar — we uncover the quirks and idiosyncrasies of the German culture.

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Tourists stand on a viewing platform in front of Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Tourists stand on a viewing platform in front of Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany

Top 10: Germany's most visited castles and palaces

Tourists love Germany's historic buildings. But which are the most popular? Find out in this ranking.

A slice of Kalter Hund on a tray

A slice of Kalter Hund on a tray

Kalter Hund is a chocolate lover's dream

This mix of buttery biscuits and chocolate has a long tradition in Germany.

Purple and white tulips are seen from below

Purple and white tulips are seen from below

Climate change, Brexit threaten Dutch tulips

Tulips are a national treasure in the Netherlands. But climate change and Brexit are threatening the flower business.

Georgia Stanway celebrates a goal for Bayern Munich

Georgia Stanway celebrates a goal for Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich win Bundesliga as Stanway eyes double

Georgia Stanway's return to form has Bayern on the verge of club history. But she told DW there have been tough times.

A closeup of a model Formula One race track and stands of spectators

A closeup of a model Formula One race track and stands of spectators

Hamburg's Miniatur Wunderland adds mini Monaco

Complete with yachts and Formula One cars racing through the model landscape, it's much like the real thing.

Tourists are seen gathered at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Tourists are seen gathered at Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Visiting Germany as a foreign tourist: Who needs a visa?

Whether you're into culture, beer festivals or football — Germany is a great destination. But who needs a visa to visit?

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