
Rare Goethe Books Offered in Los Angeles
Antiquarian Heribert Tenschert is offering a suite of exceptional Goethe books through 'Atelier Zweig' in Los Angeles, aiming to introduce the German classic to America.
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Antiquarian Heribert Tenschert is offering a suite of exceptional Goethe books through 'Atelier Zweig' in Los Angeles, aiming to introduce the German classic to America.

An article discusses the therapeutic benefits of art, exploring how it can contribute to healing and overall well-being. It mentions new publications on literary agents and Goethe's 'Faust'.

The Swiss mountain village of Andermatt, a place Johann Wolfgang von Goethe visited three times, has inaugurated a new Goethe-Weg, transforming the area with luxury hotels and literary references amidst its growing tourism.

Goethe University is reducing the number of study places in subjects with restricted admission, citing budget cuts as the reason and announcing further impending reductions.

Following a court ruling, Frankfurt's Goethe University plans to convert student administrative positions into tariff-based contracts, leading to job security concerns among current student workers.

The Goethe-Institut in Nicosia is hosting its seventh annual 'Sommerkino: Between Waves' open-air cinema event, screening a selection of German films from July 6 to 10.

Bundesbank President Joachim Nagel has been awarded France's highest distinction, the Legion of Honor. The order was founded by Napoleon, with Goethe among its first recipients.

Historians Stefano Bottoni and Karl Schlögel discussed Hungary's relationship with Russia following a power change and the Pope's potential role in mediation during a debate at the Goethe-Institut in Budapest.

Czech director, photographer, and traveler Jan Svatoš shares insights from his expedition through Italy, tracing the footsteps of Johann Wolfgang Goethe, and expresses his disapproval of modern consumer-driven tourism.

The Goethe-Institut Cyprus is continuing its 'Between Imagination and Hope' exhibition with a parallel program featuring guided tours, film screenings, and discussions throughout May.
A La Vanguardia article reflects on the less conventional aspects of Goethe, recalling his crooked smile, incongruous landscapes, and the child with an old face.

Popi Tsoukatou is participating in the international art project "Three Myths for Athens," an exhibition inspired by Athenian versions of myths, presented at SMCK On Reel and the Goethe-Institut.

During a house reading for 'Frankfurt liest ein Buch,' Goethe University created a text collage by intertwining the literary works of Marie Luise Kaschnitz with her letters and documents.

Composer Arvo Pärt is set to become the first Estonian recipient of Germany's prestigious Goethe Medal, one of the country's highest honors for promoting culture abroad.

Eintracht Frankfurt and Goethe University are cooperating to establish a Sport Business degree program at the former DFB headquarters, making plans for the new sports quarter in Stadtwald more concrete.
The Goethe-Institut has inaugurated its new facility in Dakar, Senegal, marking an expansion of its cultural and educational presence in the region.
Basque tenor Xabier Anduaga, nominated for the Talía awards, is rehearsing with Christof Loy for his significant romantic debut as Werther, the character from Goethe's work adapted by Massenet.

A new German conscription law requires men aged 17 to 45 to report if they plan to travel abroad for more than three months, sparking discussions about its implementation and implications.

Matthew Bell's new biography of Goethe is hailed as setting a new standard, narrating the poet's life as a history of ideas and relationships with women.

Noch bis Sonntagabend drängen Zehntausende Besucherinnen und Besucher auf die Leipziger Buchmesse, um Bücher signieren zu lassen und Lesungen aus den verschiedensten Genres zu hören.

The third edition of GoetheKino is here, bringing film screenings to Nicosia’s cultural scene under the theme Questions of her Own. Organised by the Goethe-Institut Cyprus with the support of the Visual Artists and Art Theorists Association – phytorio, the film series kicks off in March, Women’s History Month, and runs until May, opening up […]

The Goethe-Institut is set to reopen its "Ministry of Curiousness" in Tallinn from March to mid-May, providing a space where creativity, knowledge and the joy of discovery intertwine.
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The Goetheturm in Frankfurt now allows people to enjoy its skyline view from anywhere in the world through a live webcam feed accessible via the internet.

A new book, 'Ein Sommer mit Goethe' by Gustav Seibt, explores Goethe's relationship with religion, noting his definite rejection of Christianity and his sympathies that shifted between Islam and pantheism.

Frankfurt business lawyer Andreas Dietzel has amassed a collection of movable greeting cards from around 1800 over many years, which is now being displayed at the German Romanticism Museum.

Goethe University Frankfurt is reducing the number of available study places for students in certain subjects as a response to financial bottlenecks.

The Ethnofest – Athens Ethnographic Film Festival and the Goethe-Institut Athen are inviting the public to the second episode of their 'History Projected' film screening series on July 8, 2026.

Germany's Goethe-Institut is celebrating its 75th anniversary, marking decades as a global cultural voice. The institution plays a crucial role in promoting German language and culture worldwide.

The Ethnofest – Athens Ethnographic Film Festival and the Goethe-Institut Athen are presenting the fifth and final episode of this year's 'Projections of History. Archaeologies of Movement' series.

The Goethe-Institut in Belgrade will organize its 'Films on the Road' film program from June to September, screening films in cinemas across various Serbian cities including Čačak, Niš, and Novi Pazar.

Wilhelm Voßkamp revisits the question of the significance behind Goethe's use of the conjunctive in Faust's final words, a topic he first explored 41 years ago in relation to Ernst Bloch.

The Goethe-Institut Cyprus is continuing its 'Between Imagination and Hope' exhibition with a parallel program of guided tours, film screenings, and discussions throughout May.

The play 'Klamm's War' by Kai Hensel, directed by Dražen Krešić and produced by Trupa OvoOno in collaboration with Teatar Exit and Goethe-Institut, premiered at Teatar Exit. It marks the first monodrama for actor Goran Grgić.

This article delves into the history of Weimar, Germany, a small town that has become synonymous with darkness, tracing its significance from the era of Goethe to the rise of Hitler.

An Estonian composer has been honored with the prestigious German Goethe Medal for 2026. The award recognizes significant cultural contributions.

Gitte Zschoch, a cultural manager, is set to become the new Secretary-General of the Goethe-Institut this summer, marking a significant leadership change after 14 years.

This article explores Weimar as a city that offers more than just sights or lifestyle, inviting visitors to experience its soul and rich cultural history, following in the footsteps of Goethe and Schiller.
Pritzker Prize laureate Francis Kéré has completed and delivered a substantial project, described as a 'jewel' worth 2.6 billion FCFA, for the Goethe-Institut.

The fourth edition of KunstRaumGoethe presents an exhibition titled 'Between Imagination and Hope' in Nicosia, featuring works by Nurtane Karagil, Mariandrie, and Sophie Utikal, opening on April 17.

The IG Farben building in Frankfurt's Westend, a historically significant and polarizing structure, is celebrating 25 years since Goethe University moved into its premises.

A historical overview highlights the surprising closeness between Iran and Germany, featuring figures like Goethe, a German "Lawrence of Arabia," and an empress, who all played roles in their shared history.

On March 22, historical figures like Van Dyck and Bora Stanković were born, Goethe died, and the Lumière brothers famously demonstrated moving pictures for the first time in Paris.

Sicily: Antiquity, palaces and coastal magic shape an island world of great cultural depth.
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Der Steirer Manfred Schubert-Zsilavecz arbeitet an der Goethe-Universität Frankfurt an der Behandlung für Alzheimer und Parkinson. Für Grundlagenforschung anderer Art wohnte er auch im Studentenheim.

Enrico Schleiff was narrowly confirmed as President of Goethe University Frankfurt, facing accusations that some deem unfair, with a potential failure in the excellence competition posing a significant risk.

The city of Aš plans to hold a local referendum on the purchase of the former Hotel Goethe, fearing that if a private buyer acquires it, it could be converted into a hostel, potentially changing the atmosphere of the surrounding district.

China is currently engaged in a major cultural-political project: the first nearly 50-volume complete Chinese edition of Goethe's collected works, exploring the connection between Xi Jinping and Goethe.

Ulrich Rasche is set to direct Goethe's classic play 'Faust' on the Pernerinsel, with performances beginning on July 25.
Researchers from TU Wien and Goethe University Frankfurt are examining Albert Einstein's equations in infinite dimensions, discovering analytical solutions for 'critical collapse' that could lead to insights into spacetime crystals and tiny black holes.

German broadcaster RTL is expanding its popular shows 'Let's Dance' and 'Dschungelcamp' and has announced a new series, 'Goethe vs. Schiller', starring Moritz Bleibtreu and David Kross.
The Goethe-Institut hosted a musical evening to celebrate and revive Rabindranath Tagore's historical connection and bond with Germany.

Christian Eger's extensive and well-researched work delves into the cultural program of Prince Franz in Dessau-Wörlitz, highlighting Goethe's enthusiastic praise for the 'infinitely beautiful' landscape.

Tourists in Frankfurt's Old Town can now experience 1200 years of history in 90 minutes using VR headsets, raising questions about the depth of such tours.
The Goethe-Institut hosted an event titled 'Exile Talks Europe,' as reported by eKathimerini.com.

A German column titled 'Zurück zur Natur' explores the complex relationship between nature and art, referencing Goethe's views on form, measure, and order.

Friends and colleagues gathered at Goethe University in Frankfurt to remember intellectual Micha Brumlik, who passed away in November. They highlighted his openness and willingness to admit mistakes, qualities they deeply miss.

Author Uwe Timm is set to be awarded the prestigious Goethe Prize of the City of Frankfurt, endowed with 50,000 Euros, at a ceremony in the Paulskirche on August 28.

The Goethe-Institut Athens invites the public to 'SMCK ON REEL', a project by Loukia Richards and Christoph Ziegler dedicated to contemporary jewelry and its reflection of new values in a rapidly changing world.

Gustav Seibt's book "Ein Sommer mit Goethe" aims to inspire readers with an infectious enthusiasm for the German national poet, a quality often missing in German teachers.

Federico Vercellone, a significant philosophical aesthetician known for introducing Goethe's morphology to Italians and Giambattista Vico to Germans, has passed away.

The Goethe-Institut has inaugurated its new building in Dakar, Senegal, featuring sustainable architecture designed by Francis Kere, which blends local materials with contemporary design.

The German Romantic Museum is hosting an exhibition titled "Poet in Plaster: Goethe and how the world saw him," exploring how the famous poet was perceived by different cultures in 1829.
While Goethe is primarily remembered for 'The Sorrows of Young Werther' and 'Faust,' his novel 'Elective Affinities' continues to resonate with full force, exploring the chemistry of attraction as a natural phenomenon.

This article provides a brief historical overview of the relationship between Germany and Iran, tracing key events and figures over the past two centuries, from Goethe's Divan to contemporary political crises.

Her works included compositions on poetry, choreographic compositions on poems of Goethe, and fusion dances with Balinese dancer Dia Tantri in the Netherlands

Drei Mal Frankfurt: In dieser Stadt hat er nach eigenem Bekunden die politisch aufregendste und die wissenschaftlich befriedigendste Zeit erlebt.

Sehnsucht nach Pflanzen-Farbe im Winter? Die Unistadt Jena hätte da einen Geheimtipp.

German-Lebanese thesp Kida Khodr Ramadan, the “4 Blocks” standout whose profile jumped internationally via Amazon Prime Video, is set to star in “GÖZ,” a radical contemporary reimagining of Goethe’s “Götz von Berlichingen” to be directed by Nuran David Calis, known for his modern-screen adaptation of Büchner’s “Woyzeck.” The film is in development at Munich and […]