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Image of Chinese President Xi Jinging behind a statue of late communist leader Mao Zedong.

Image of Chinese President Xi Jinging behind a statue of late communist leader Mao Zedong.

How artists transcend censorship and struggles

How artists in China are getting their messages past state censorship – Zimbabwe’s artists post-Covid messages

Damaged Kharbouch Mosque around the Jemaa el-Fnaa square in the center of Marrakech.

Damaged Kharbouch Mosque around the Jemaa el-Fnaa square in the center of Marrakech.

Morocco's deadly earthquake destroys cultural sites

UNESCO World Heritage sites as well as priceless historical landmarks were severely damaged by the recent earthquake.

Francis Kéré, wearing a suit and white shirt, no tie, stands under the roof of the Serpentine Pavilion in London, which he designed in 2017

Francis Kéré, wearing a suit and white shirt, no tie, stands under the roof of the Serpentine Pavilion in London, which he designed in 2017

Francis Kere: Pioneer of social, ecological design

After starting his career with a school in Burkina Faso, the architect has now been recognized for his life's work.

Stegreif Orchester, a music ensemble with several violins a saxophone, oboe and cello, performing on stage.

Stegreif Orchester, a music ensemble with several violins a saxophone, oboe and cello, performing on stage.

How the Beethovenfest focuses on sustainability

Bonn's Beethovenfest provides food for thought on achieving sustainability. The event's motto is "Music about Life."

Aerial view of Djerba mosque in Tunisia.

Aerial view of Djerba mosque in Tunisia.

UNESCO World Heritage Site contenders 2023

The World Heritage Committee convenes this September to add new sites to its protected list. Here is a selection.

Black and white picture of General Augusto Pinochet taken in 1973 sowing him in uniform wearing dark glasses and with his arms crossed.

Black and white picture of General Augusto Pinochet taken in 1973 sowing him in uniform wearing dark glasses and with his arms crossed.

Augusto Pinochet: Images of Chile's dictatorship

Fifty years after the military coup in Chile, historians describe how Augusto Pinochet relied on the power of images.

A young woman looks into the camera, with dark eyes and dark hair, a black and white photograph

A young woman looks into the camera, with dark eyes and dark hair, a black and white photograph

#thatgirl: Why Germans love Empress 'Sisi'

After Empress Elisabeth of Austria was stabbed and died 125 years ago, the woman of famed beauty became a legend..

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos at the 80th Venice Film Festival

Greek filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos at the 80th Venice Film Festival

Black comedy 'Poor Things' wins Golden Lion at Venice

The Venice Film Festival marks the start of the awards season.

People line up outside Berghain nightclub in Berlin

People line up outside Berghain nightclub in Berlin

Berlin club culture battles 'highway to hell'

The extension of the A100 freeway through central Berlin would destroy numerous nightlife institutions.

Architectural model of Hitler's New Reich Chancellery, a building with columns and a horse statue.

Architectural model of Hitler's New Reich Chancellery, a building with columns and a horse statue.

Hitler's bronze stallions unveiled in Berlin

The controversial sculptures created for Adolf Hitler by Josef Thorak can be seen in Berlin on Open Monument Day.

Human skulls

Human skulls

Skulls taken from colonial Africa set to return from Berlin?

Human remains taken from Africa were stored in Berlin for over a century. Living descendants have now been identified.

A woman in a black gown reaching out to her dog on the red carpet

A woman in a black gown reaching out to her dog on the red carpet

Venice film festival: The tops and the flops

Polanski's selection in the competition sparked controversy — but how was his film? Our DW reporter reveals his faves.

People standing on a film set during the 1950s, with buildings around.

People standing on a film set during the 1950s, with buildings around.

What was it like to be Jewish in East Germany?

Hoping to build "the better Germany," many Jewish artists left their mark in the former communist East Germany.

Statue of the Roman goddess Fortuna.

Statue of the Roman goddess Fortuna.

Roman gods in Cologne

When the Romans first settled in Cologne, their own beliefs contributed to a potpourri of gods and traditions.

Tourists take a gondola ride in Venice

Tourists take a gondola ride in Venice

Will Venice be listed as an endangered UNESCO site?

Venice's natural beauty is in jeopardy. The World Heritage Committee could rank it as an endangered site.

Mark Knopfler plays a replica Fender Stratocaster

Mark Knopfler plays a replica Fender Stratocaster

Lost guitars: From McCartney's bass to Eric Clapton's 'Beano'

Paul McCartney is but one of several musicians who never gave up the hunt for lost guitars.

A man with a black painted face holds a microphone on stage.

A man with a black painted face holds a microphone on stage.

Rammstein sexual assault allegations: A timeline

How sexual misconduct allegations against Rammstein singer Till Lindemann sparked an investigation that was dropped.

Black and white still photo of Ofir Raul Greizer

Black and white still photo of Ofir Raul Greizer

An Israeli filmmaker in Berlin: Ofir Raul Graizer

Israeli director Ofir Raul Graizer discusses making his new film, "America," Berlin life and his passion for cooking.

Shabnam Surita, Meet the Germans, Staffel 3, Folge 1

Shabnam Surita, Meet the Germans, Staffel 3, Folge 1

Meet the Germans is back: Shabnam takes over!

How does Shabnam feel at home in Germany? Find out on this episode of Meet the Germans.

Berlin's Victory Column shining in all its glory against the blue background of dusk.

Berlin's Victory Column shining in all its glory against the blue background of dusk.

150 years of Berlin's Victory Column: Changing symbolism

It was a symbol of the German Empire, later it became an icon of the Love Parade. Berlin's Victory Column turns 150.

A KLM flight takes off from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport

A KLM flight takes off from Amsterdam's Schiphol airport

Dutch government plans to cut Amsterdam airport's flights

Currently, the airport serves around 500,000 flights yearly, but the Dutch government wants it to be capped at 452,500.

A young woman wearing a black and white top, identified as Russian cellist Anastasia Kobekina, holds a cello up in the air.

A young woman wearing a black and white top, identified as Russian cellist Anastasia Kobekina, holds a cello up in the air.

Beethovenfest 2023: Bold, like Beethoven himself

70 concerts, 30 venues and an orchestra foundation: The Bonn festival runs under the motto "Music about life."

A young man smiles at the camera while holding the scroll of a cello in front of his left eye.

A young man smiles at the camera while holding the scroll of a cello in front of his left eye.

Not your granddad's classical music: Tiny House Concerts

The new series from DW focuses on young and innovative musicians from the classical world and beyond.

Dont drink the milk Teaser

Dont drink the milk Teaser

Trailer: Season 1

Discover the hidden histories of everyday things and their bumpy rides around the world

Amsterdam Hermitage Museum in the dark on the riverbank, the lights reflected in the water.

Amsterdam Hermitage Museum in the dark on the riverbank, the lights reflected in the water.

Hermitage Amsterdam cuts ties to Russia and rebrands

Amsterdam's branch of Russia's Hermitage Museum gets a new name and direction.

Fans drinking prosecco during a concert in Ischgl

Fans drinking prosecco during a concert in Ischgl

Europe's 10 best party destinations

Every week we present different ways to travel. This time, the focus is on party tourism.

Hall full of people watching a film on a big screen.

Hall full of people watching a film on a big screen.

Bad Saarow film festival: Between trauma and confidence

The German film fest sheds a light on the oppressive or hopeful realities of people living Pakistan, Syria and Ukraine.

A general view of photographers at the opening red carpet at the 80th Venice.

A general view of photographers at the opening red carpet at the 80th Venice.

80th Venice Film Festival: A less starry affair than usual

Due to the Hollywood strikes, fewer US actors and writers will be attending the festival to promote films.

A man identified as surreal artist David Alabo, dressed in dark clothes and with a cap on, stands smiling in front of a work of art.

A man identified as surreal artist David Alabo, dressed in dark clothes and with a cap on, stands smiling in front of a work of art.

David Alabo: Afrofuturism and hope

The Ghanaian-Moroccan surrealist artist discusses his vision of the Afrofuturist's role in society.

Film still 'Priscilla': actors who look like Elvis and Priscilla Presley about to kiss on wedding day.

Film still 'Priscilla': actors who look like Elvis and Priscilla Presley about to kiss on wedding day.

Venice film fest celebrates cinema despite Hollywood strikes

Fewer stars will attend, but Priscilla Presley and Adam Driver may appear. Other picks have sparked controversy.

A mural painting of a giant zipper unzipping to reveal the windows of an apartment building.

A mural painting of a giant zipper unzipping to reveal the windows of an apartment building.

Zip it up: The zipper's 130-year history

The simple everyday device has contributed to the iconic style of Marlon Brando and James Dean and flown to the moon.

A group of peope lounge on the grass outside the Berlin Cathedral.

A group of peope lounge on the grass outside the Berlin Cathedral.

Tourism: Bye-bye backpackers — hello culture buffs?

A growing number of tourist destinations are hoping to attract wealthier, more considerate tourists.

Iris Apfel, an elderly woman wearing a lot of colorful accessories and large glasses, sits in a sumptuously decorated room .

Iris Apfel, an elderly woman wearing a lot of colorful accessories and large glasses, sits in a sumptuously decorated room .

At 102, Iris Apfel is as stylish as ever

An inspiration for fashion fans and designers, the iconic Iris Apfel continues to boldly break all the rules.

A photo of six TV monitors in the control room of a TV studio. The bottom three show a man in a dark polo shirt.

A photo of six TV monitors in the control room of a TV studio. The bottom three show a man in a dark polo shirt.

Why the Goethe medal could spark political controversy

Cultural workers from Georgia, Taiwan and Hungary have been awarded the Goethe medal for their courage and commitment.

Black and white picture of US civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr, speaking into a microphone.

Black and white picture of US civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr, speaking into a microphone.

'I Have a Dream': Martin Luther King and the power of words

60 years after his iconic speech in Washington DC, Martin Luther King Jr.'s words still have an impact today.

Gathering of the Harry Potter impersonators in Hamburg

Gathering of the Harry Potter impersonators in Hamburg

Multiplicado! Hamburg Harry Potter fans break costume record

More than 1,700 Harry Potter fans in Hamburg broke the world record for the most Potter impersonators in one place.

DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

Brahms and Dvořák – Symphony-Cycle 4

Alondra de la Parra and the Munich Symphony Orchestra interpret works by Brahms and Dvořák.

Castle Neuschwanstein surrounded by lakes and mountains

Castle Neuschwanstein surrounded by lakes and mountains

Ludwig II: Bavaria's 'fairy-tale king' and his dream castle

August 25 marks the 178th birthday of Bavarian King Ludwig II. He's most famous for his Neuschwanstein Castle.

View from above at the colorful shapes of the gardens at Château de Villandry, France

View from above at the colorful shapes of the gardens at Château de Villandry, France

Europe's stunning parks and gardens

An encounter with landscaping visionaries.

Dinosaur-looking creature in water and surrounded by grass.

Dinosaur-looking creature in water and surrounded by grass.

Loch Ness monster search in Scotland: Where is Nessie?

No one has been able to catch the famous Loch Ness sea monster, but a new search operation is underway.

An animal with long neck and sharp teeth stands against green background.

An animal with long neck and sharp teeth stands against green background.

From Nessie to Bigfoot

Do mythical beasts like Nessie or the Yeti really exist, or are they simply tall tales?

An elderly woman looks pensive, holding a whiskey glass: Helen Mirren in the role of former Israeli prime minister Golda Meir.

An elderly woman looks pensive, holding a whiskey glass: Helen Mirren in the role of former Israeli prime minister Golda Meir.

'Golda' portrays iconic former Israeli prime minister

Starring Helen Mirren, "Golda" focuses on the Yom Kippur War, which made Golda Meir a controversial figure in Israel.

A bronze bust of Alexander the Great

A bronze bust of Alexander the Great

Restituted sculpture of Alexander the Great — a forgery?

In May 2023, the Greek Ministry of Culture rejoiced at the return of ancient objects. But are they all genuine?

Young Afghan and German musicians rehearsing with a conductor.

Young Afghan and German musicians rehearsing with a conductor.

Afghan and Iranian musicians join forces at Beethovenfest

On September 14, musicians from Afghanistan, Iran and Germany will perform at the Beethovenfest in Bonn.

Five people wearing white headphones stand at a bank of video screens, holding gaming controllers and playing.

Five people wearing white headphones stand at a bank of video screens, holding gaming controllers and playing.

Gamescom 2023: Bigger and more international

Gamescom is again expected to attract hundreds of thousands of gamers this year. Brazil is the official partner country.

A beach filled with people and bright tents.

A beach filled with people and bright tents.

How the COVID pandemic changed the travel industry

The COVID-19 pandemic may be over, but it's left a mark on travel habits and the hospitality industry.

A pieta featuring a bearded and tatooed man wearing nothing but a gold satin loincloth draped across the lap of a woman wearing a voluminous red satin cloak over a black corset.

A pieta featuring a bearded and tatooed man wearing nothing but a gold satin loincloth draped across the lap of a woman wearing a voluminous red satin cloak over a black corset.

'Beyond Fame' — The art of the stars at Düsseldorf show

From rock singer Bryan Adams to Wimbledon winner Michael Stich, the "Beyond Fame" show features artworks by celebrities.

DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

DW Arts Unveiled (Sendungslogo Composite)

Brahms and Dvořák – Symphony-Cycle 3

Alondra de la Parra and the Munich Symphony Orchestra interpret works by Brahms and Dvořák.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: (L-R) Ben Whitehair, Frances Fisher, SAG President Fran Drescher, Joely Fisher, National Executive Director, and SAG-AFTRA members are seen, with raised right fists.

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JULY 13: (L-R) Ben Whitehair, Frances Fisher, SAG President Fran Drescher, Joely Fisher, National Executive Director, and SAG-AFTRA members are seen, with raised right fists.

Hollywood strike: Why some productions are continuing anyway

Strikes in Tinseltown, a few productions continue anyway — but there are no scabs at work.

A film still from "The Blue Angel"

A film still from "The Blue Angel"

Germany's historical Studio Babelsberg under threat

The legendary film studio hosted the likes of Marlene Dietrich and is a pet filming location for Hollywood directors.