The members of OSTKREUZ – Agentur der Fotografen explore the European present in their new joint project on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the collective. In 22 positions, the photographers focus on various aspects of coexistence in Europe – personal, social and political phenomena. The exhibition is curated by Ingo Taubhorn.

The 15th issue of the Journal der Künste has just been published. Photo series by Sebastian Wells and Maurice Weiss, contributions by Jeanine Meerapfel, Kathrin Röggla and Christine Hentschel, a conversation with Andres Veiel and workshop reports from a shelter for refugees look at the topicality of "Pandemic and Society".

Heinrich Mann (1871–1950) was one of the outstanding authors of his time. Federal President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Akademie President Jeanine Meerapfel opened the anniversary celebrations with video messages, and Matthias Brandt and Jenny Schily read from letters and unpublished texts. Pianist Matan Porat played works by Debussy. In German. Recording of the livestream from 25 Mar 2021.

The digital award ceremony for the Heinrich Mann Prizes 2020 and 2021 took place on Heinrich Mann’s 150th birthday after a tribute to Heinrich Mann by the Federal President and a reading by actors (25 March). Due to the pandemic, last year’s prize has not been presented yet. Laudations: Anselm Haverkamp, Hanna Engelmeier. Conversation with the laureats.

A digital showcase affords an insight into the extensive holdings of the Archives of the Akademie der Künste. digital.adk.de encompasses all art forms and archives of outstanding artists in the German-speaking world and makes them accessible. The diaries of Paul Strecker from 1917 to 1950 can be viewed in a new collection.

In the current exhibition of the OSTKREUZ agency of photographers, the collective examines the present of the continent of Europe. Curator Ingo Taubhorn presents the different positions of the OSTKREUZ photographers on a guided tour through the exhibition, which has been re-opened since 19 Mar 2021 in the Akademie at Pariser Platz. In German.

The Akademie der Künste is an international community of artists that currently totals 410 members in its six Sections (Visual Arts, Architecture, Music, Literature, Performing Arts, Film and Media Arts). It is an exhibition and event location. A key component of the Akademie are its archives, which collectively form one of the most important interdisciplinary archives on 20th century art.