Arts Unveiled: Experiencing and understanding the art world
41 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★ - 3 ratingsArts Unveiled dives deep into the international creative scene, uncovering new ideas and explaining cultural phenomena that shape our history, present and future. Who are the artists? What are their greatest works of art? And how are they having an impact? Where can we find their exciting projects?
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Writing Slovenia
October 21, 2023 11:25 - 7 minutes - 64.7 MB VideoJust over two million people live in Slovenia. The small country, once part of federal Yugoslavia, is still haunted by its communist past. But its landscapes are beautiful and calm, and its literary scene has many strong voices.
Rushdie wins Peace Prize of German Book Trade
October 21, 2023 11:22 - 4 minutes - 34.9 MB VideoWriter Salman Rushdie is a passionate defender of freedom of thought, but that has come at a high price. Iran's Grand Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini issued a fatwa against the author in 1989, and in 2022, Rushdie survived an attempt on his life. DW sat down with the award-winning writer.
Learning from Africa: Lesley Lokko
June 03, 2023 16:33 - 4 minutes - 38.8 MB VideoArchitect Lesley Lokko is a Black woman working in a field dominated by white men. But she hasn’t let that hold her back, and she’s now curator at the Venice Architecture Biennale, focusing on Africa and ecology.
War knows no heroes
March 18, 2023 15:48 - 13 minutes - 111 MB VideoHow do you make an anti-war film without glorifying the slaughter with action sequences? The remake of "All Quiet on the Western Front", based on Remarque’s book, shows one way. It was crowned with four Oscars, more than any previous German production.
The bliss of metalheads
December 10, 2022 17:42 - 7 minutes - 58.1 MB VideoTo some, heavy metal sounds harsh and the stage shows are intimidating. But a study found that death metal fans are often peaceful, happy people. Why? We visit the heavy metal festival in Wacken to find out.
The Maestro of Film Scores
December 10, 2022 11:18 - 6 minutes - 56 MB VideoEnnio Morricone’s film scores elevated “spaghetti westerns” to cult status. Soundtracks to “Once Upon a Time in the West” and “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” are iconic. Now, his music is being performed live on stage.
Dayanita Singh - Dancing with the camera
November 19, 2022 08:42 - 6 minutes - 53 MB VideoIndian artist Dayanita Singh has been breaking ground in photography since the 1980s. She rearranges her photos again and again to forge new connections between people and places, creating a moving portrait of Indian society. "Dancing With My Camera” is the title of her current exhibition.
Fatma Aydemir: Djinns
October 25, 2022 02:52 - 2 minutes - 17 MB VideoA polyphonic story about Turkish immigrants, their children, dreams, trauma, and six fundamentally different people who happen to be related.
Columbian night at Rheingau Musik Festival
August 23, 2022 01:10 - 7 minutes - 61.5 MB VideoIt's time to dance: At the "Colombian Night," Arts.21 meets enthusiastic young people for whom music means a new perspective on life. A highlight from the "Next Generation" concert series.
Defiant Russian Hip Hop: Oxxxymiron
April 23, 2022 11:31 - 3 minutes - 16.8 MB VideoOxxxymiron, aka Miron Yanovich Fyodorov, is one of Russia's best-known hip hop artists. He canceled his tour of Russia to protest of Putin's war of aggression in Ukraine, and is calling on Russians and Ukrainians to stand together for peace.
Dizi – Turkey's hit TV shows
January 08, 2022 12:21 - 6 minutes - 31.2 MB VideoKnown as 'dizi', Turkish TV series are breaking ratings records all over the world - from Pakistan to Chile. DW talks to actors, producers and fans to find out what makes them so successful.
Dance against sexism in Chile – Baila Capucha Baila
November 21, 2021 02:47 - 4 minutes - 20 MB VideoRed ski masks are their trademark. In Santiago de Chile, the Baila Capucha Baila dance collective has taken the fight against patriarchy and injustice to the streets. They aim to empower more women to speak out against sexual violence.
Flamenco queer – Manuel Liñán takes on tradition
November 20, 2021 17:53 - 3 minutes - 15.4 MB VideoManuel Liñán of Spain is widely acclaimed as one of the best flamenco dancers on stage today. In his show Viva!, he and his cast of male dancers defy gender roles for an exuberant celebration of an old tradition.
Dance against the odds - choreographer Lia Rodrigues
November 20, 2021 16:29 - 4 minutes - 21.4 MB VideoLia Rodrigues wants to launch a revolution with dance. She founded an arts and culture center in a favela in Rio de Janeiro, and trains dancers at no cost. Her award-winning Companhia de Danças is inspired by a vision of a better future.
2021 Pritzker Prize: Big comfort on a small budget
November 13, 2021 18:54 - 3 minutes - 15.3 MB VideoAnne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal don’t tear things down. They restore buildings sustainably with surprisingly modest means, while meeting the needs of residents. Their socially and ecologically conscious work won them the 2021 Pritzer Prize.
Norbert Gstrein: The Second Jacob
October 23, 2021 19:31 - 1 minute - 9.16 MB VideoAn actor wrestles with his past. A profound novel about a man trying to preserve a sense of agency over his life, which becomes even more complex in the midst of difficult questions like, what is guilt? And what is fate?
Antje Rávik Strubel: Blue Woman
October 23, 2021 19:31 - 1 minute - 8.9 MB VideoAntje Rávik Strubel's novel about power and powerlessness tells the story of a young woman from the Czech Republic who struggles to reclaim her life after being raped, weaving together various fates and narrative layers.
Re:connect
October 23, 2021 08:01 - 2 minutes - 13.2 MB VideoThe Frankfurt Book Fair is the world's most important meeting place for the book industry. It’s once again taking place in the real world after last year's event was held online due to the pandemic. But can organizers and visitors go back to normal?
Musical World Tour: The Campus Project
September 23, 2021 11:40 - 5 minutes - 27.9 MB VideoMaking music together across cultural boundaries: that’s the idea behind the youth exchange project Campus. On its 20th anniversary, young musicians from all over Europe are invited to participate in the Beethovenfest in Bonn.
Power - Up close and personal
September 18, 2021 10:25 - 3 minutes - 18.1 MB VideoHer photos of Angela Merkel are iconic. French photographer Laurence Chaperon has been portraying celebrities from politics and society for decades, looking behind the scenes of power - and combining aesthetics with political messages.
Berlin's 'Tanz im August' festival
August 21, 2021 14:21 - 6 minutes - 28.9 MB VideoThe thematic spectrum of 'Tanz im August' ranges from shamanic rituals to the African diaspora to anti-consumerism. The festival takes place in Berlin for the 33rd time — in some unusual places, with surprising performances and over 100 artists.
West-Eastern harmony
August 21, 2021 14:06 - 4 minutes - 20.7 MB VideoArab and Israeli musicians have been playing together harmoniously in this orchestra since 1999, although their home countries are embroiled in a seemingly endless conflict: The West-Eastern Divan Orchestra as a guest at the Rheingau Music Festival.
Trauma and patriotism
June 05, 2021 21:59 - 3 minutes - 17.5 MB VideoWith Vietnam, war entered the living room via our televisions for the first time. The images ranged from real footage to propaganda. Films like "Coming Home" or "Born on the Fourth of July" depict the war's fallen heroes and traumatized veterans.
The depiction of women in war films
June 05, 2021 21:58 - 6 minutes - 29.9 MB VideoWomen are typically cast to play widows, mothers, wives, and nurses in this male-dominated film genre. But there are examples of other roles, and more women may soon be 'taking up arms' for Hollywood.
A master builder with a mission
March 27, 2021 09:34 - 4 minutes - 21.2 MB VideoAward-winning German architect Anna Heringer’s vision is to improve the world with architecture. She uses natural construction materials and is causing a worldwide sensation with her earthen buildings.
Berlin: Back to the Diaspora
February 20, 2021 14:31 - 7 minutes - 33.9 MB VideoBerlin's colorful, diverse, queer culture attracts many people of Jewish faith — especially from Israel. They often belong to the third generation of Holocaust survivors. How do they deal with trauma?
Embracing diversity and novelty
February 20, 2021 04:02 - 3 minutes - 16.9 MB VideoA rabbi who defies clichés and a film that shakes things up. The new Jewish generation in Germany is quick-witted and self-confident. They're putting an end to a culture of remembrance that fails to embrace the present.
Why percussionists love Alondra de la Parra
January 24, 2021 00:35 - 4 minutes - 20.5 MB VideoMexican conductor Alondra de la Parra has definitely got rhythm. She’s rehearsing film music from her native country with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. In the process, she’s found out what drumming & badminton have to do with each other.
First-rate classical music, a click away
January 23, 2021 12:54 - 1 minute - 4.91 MB VideoFor over a year now, “DW Classical Music” on YouTube has delighted classical musical fans from all over the world. With both short clips and in-depth documentaries, viewers can experience stunning moments with award-winning musicians thanks to DW.
Mozart y Mambo: Reunion in Havana
January 23, 2021 12:30 - 6 minutes - 31.2 MB VideoA year after her beloved project "Mozart y Mambo”, Sarah Willis took another trip to Cuba. A currency reform and the corona pandemic have meant difficult times for the Cuban people. But Mozart and Salsa are helping musicians through the crisis.
Till Brönner and the lockdown blues
December 22, 2020 12:19 - 6 minutes - 30.8 MB VideoHouse concerts and absence from the stage. Acclaimed jazz trumpeter Till Brönner is one of many artists who have been affected. Instead of relaxed rhythms he’s now striking sharp chords, as a mouthpiece of the cultural scene. A conversation.
Beethoven and Nature: Indian Musician Ricky Kej
December 13, 2020 05:42 - 3 minutes - 16.8 MB VideoBeethoven's Symphony No. 6, also known as the Pastoral, has inspired artists the world over. DW travels to India, where film composer and Grammy winner Ricky Kej uses unconventional musical projects to advocate for environmental protection.
Frankfurt Book Fair goes virtual
October 14, 2020 23:51 - 3 minutes - 17.5 MB VideoThe Frankfurt Book Fair is the most important event in the international book industry. The 2020 fair will take place online, leaving the event’s large halls empty. How will that work? Arts.21 interviews the fair’s director Juergen Boos.
Multicultural Weimar
August 29, 2020 22:46 - 5 minutes - 26.2 MB VideoThe scientist Ruweida Aljabali helps refugees, Luka Mukavele teaches African music, and the artist Farzane Vaziritabar draws Nietzsche cartoons. Today’s Weimar is creative and international!
Goethe Medal 2020: Elvira Espejo Ayca
August 29, 2020 22:45 - 4 minutes - 21.1 MB VideoWhether building bridges between Latin America and Europe, or between modern Bolivia and its indigenous history — Elvira Espejo Ayca is in her element. Her road to becoming an artist, author, musician and weaver was long and stony.
Goethe Medal 2020: Zukiswa Wanner
August 29, 2020 22:44 - 4 minutes - 19.8 MB VideoSouth African writer and publisher Zukiswa Wanner is a savvy networker. During the lockdown in Nairobi, she started a pan-African literary festival. She's a citizen of the world and a role model for an entire generation.
Venice’s high season: all dried up
August 22, 2020 08:17 - 5 minutes - 26.9 MB VideoThere are no swarms of tourists in Venice this year. Large cultural events like the Architecture Biennale have been cancelled, and there is no sign of ocean liners or cruise ships. This unusual stillness is giving Venice a chance to enjoy itself as the fish return to the canals.
Norwegian melancholy
October 20, 2019 00:25 - 6 minutes - 30.5 MB VideoBergen is the rainiest town in Europe. Is that why it has brought forth so many famous writers? Tomas Espedal is from there; Karl Ove Knausgård, his most famous student, spent years there. We visit Norway, the special guest at the Frankfurt Book Fair.
Music and Freedom
August 17, 2019 15:40 - 10 minutes - 47.3 MB VideoAt the Rheingau Musik Festival, the Bochabela String Orchestra performed "Long Way to Freedom“, a programme which paid hommage to Nelson Mandela. The orchestra's musicians hail from South Africa's townships. Arts.21 went to go see them.
Chronicle of Decay - Boris Mikhailov
May 24, 2019 23:42 - 5 minutes - 25.3 MB VideoBoris Mikhailov chronicled the decay of former Eastern bloc countries in starkly documentary images, yet his work remained largely unpublished until the 1990s. Today, he is one of the leading contemporary photographers of the post-Soviet generation.
Living in a dying city?
August 31, 2018 22:59 - 3 minutes - 15 MB VideoVenice, one of the world's most beautiful cities, is teetering on the brink of collapse. It's become a second home to architect and professor Jana Revedin. She talks about what life is really like behind the facades the tourists see.