Culture

The prestigious German cultural award recognizes the artistic work and commitment to cultural dialogue of Arvo Pärt, Anita Raja and Prodromos Tsinikoris.

For the past 10 years, the German armed forces — the Bundeswehr — are represented at Gamescom, Cologne’s video game trade fair. They’ve been criticized for trying to draw more young people into military careers.

From works of “self-obliteration” to polka dotted nudes, the pioneering artist developed a unique body of work likely to be relevant for years to come.

Dolly Parton was one of the world’s most successful artists. On Tuesday, her family announced that she passed away at 80. Here are some important and extraordinary facts about the country music superstar.

Anne-Sophie Mutter constantly reinvents herself. For her 50th onstage anniversary, the star violinist is surprising audiences with sounds from around the world and never-before-recorded commissions.

Weeks before Saxony-Anhalt’s state election, representatives from German cultural, crafts, architecture, design and church sectors unite to promote freedom, openness and creativity.

From Giorgia Meloni’s shift from dark suits to pastels to Angela Merkel’s signature jackets, politicians have long used clothing to shape how voters see them. In this day and age, power dressing has evolved.

Centuries-old hunger stones are emerging as Europe’s rivers recede. Among the most famous is the Děčín hunger stone in the Elbe River with its cryptic message.

Regarded the most famous female spy of all time, dancer Mata Hari had men falling at her feet — but was executed for treason. Did she really betray state secrets?

The far-right party could win an absolute majority in Saxony-Anhalt’s state election in September. Their cultural program denigrates Bauhaus, Holocaust remembrance culture and diversity in theater.