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Graphic: Rimini Berlin Learn moreExhibition Metaxy : Between
© Diana Näcke Learn more17th Berlin Radio Play Festival of the Independent Scene 17 – 20 Sept 2026 
Claudia Roth ©Kristian Schuller, Manos Tsangaris ©gezett, Barbara Gessler ©European Commission, Milo Rau ©Marc Driessen, Christian Johann ©European Academy Berlin, Sanjay Sethi ©Artistic Freedom Initiative, Heidi Wiley ©Pascal Gely, ©Katalin Krasznahorkai Learn moreArtistic Freedom Now! A panel discussion on the European Artistic Freedom Act 23 Sept 2026 
© Filmgalerie 451 Learn moreSandra Prechtel
Einar Schleef – No Germany Did I Find27 Sept 2026
Metaxy : Between
Destruction and Reconstruction
10 Sept – 6 Dec 2026
Artistic Freedom Now! A panel discussion on the European Artistic Freedom Act
23 Sept 2026
17th Berlin Radio Play Festival of the Independent Scene
17 – 20 Sept 2026
Sandra Prechtel
Einar Schleef – No Germany Did I Find
27 Sept 2026
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Graphic: Rimini Berlin Date and time:15 Sept 2026, 2 – 7 pm StandortHanseatenweg SprachenMetaxy : Between
Destruction and ReconstructionExhibition DEEN Learn more
© Andreas Labes Date and time:15 Sept 2026, 7 pm StandortPariser Platz, Plenary Hall SpracheIngo Schulze
Water in AugustBookPremiereReadingTalk DE Learn moreGraphic: Rimini Berlin Date and time:16 Sept 2026, 2 – 7 pm StandortHanseatenweg SprachenMetaxy : Between
Destruction and ReconstructionExhibition DEEN Learn more
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Manos Tsangaris
ComposerSections:Music President of the Akademie der Künste since 2024Learn more
© gezett Anh-Linh Ngo
Architecture publicist, Curator, Editor-in-chiefSections:Architecture Vice-President of the Akademie der Künste since 2024Learn more
Karin Sander
Visual artistSections:Visual Arts Director of the Visual Arts Section of the Akademie der Künste since 2021Learn more
HG Merz
Architect, Exhibition designerSections:Architecture Director of the Architecture Section of the Akademie der Künste since 2024Learn more
Carola Bauckholt
Composer, Publisher, IntermediaArtistSections:Music Director of the Music Section of the Akademie der Künste since 2021Learn more
Kerstin Hensel
WriterSections:Literature Director of the Literature Section of the Akademie der Künste since 2021Learn more
Nele Hertling
Dramaturg, Theater directorSections:Performing Arts Director of the Performing Arts Section of the Akademie der Künste since 2017Learn more
Helke Misselwitz
Film directorSections:Film and Media Arts Director of the Film and Media Arts Section of the Akademie der Künste since 2024Learn more
About Us
About Us
The Akademie der Künste is an international community of artists with 409 current members.
Art Sections
Visual Arts Section
The Visual Arts Section has been in existence for as long as the Akademie itself and represents the full range of different disciplines covered by the visual arts.Learn more
© VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn 2024 / photo: Akademie der Künste Architecture Section
The section stages exhibitions, events, seminars and workshops that focus on the various issues involved in planning and construction.Learn more
© Marcus Lieberenz Music Section
The section's programme represents contemporary composition, sound art and performance with a focus on present-day and future concerns.Learn more
© mutesouvenir | kb Literature Section
The section, founded in 1926, lists many of the most important German-language writers from Germany and abroad among its members.Learn more
© gezett.de Performing Arts Section
The section consists of international members from various fields of the performing arts such as acting, directing, dramaturgy and choreography.Learn more
© David Baltzer Film and Media Arts Section
Founded in 1985, the section combines the cinematic arts, media art, photography, audio drama, and film criticism and theory.Learn more
© Marcus Lieberenz
About the Archives
About the Archives
The Archives of the Akademie der Künste (Academy Archives) are considered the most important interdisciplinary archives for modern art and culture in German-speaking countries.
