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good news despite the pandemic we'll be seeing a lot of cultural events this year what is significant for 2021 the 10th anniversary of the arab spring what remains of the dream for change and we celebrate 1700 years of jewish life in germany how has it influenced culture plus the 100th birthday of joseph boys artist revolutionary but 1st to germany's most ambitious cultural project. destroyed demolished rebuilt. buildings are as controversial as the burning palace in the heart of the city if you have such a chip and past. now return to its former glory it's hoped the reconstructed building will help you the scars left by imperialism war and.

this year the palace will finally be opened to the public. the palace served as the seeds of the one son genesee from the mid 15th century. it was later home to precious in frederick the fast and was largely destroyed in the 2nd world war. in 1950 communist east germany had it demolished and replaced by the palace of the republic opening in 1976 it served as the seat of the east german parliament and an arts and entertainment center for the people. but after german reunification when it was found to contain as best as it was closed and got it. 'd in 2002 the german parliament voted to build something new in its place to the dismay of many who saw the building as essential to east german history the last sections were torn down some years later. the plan was to build

a forum dedicated to world culture has the competition to design the new landmark was won by italian architect frank costello. he foresaw a building that juxtaposed the reconstruction of the original palace with contemporary elements. business made at 1st with muscle for by this isn't a building you look at and say oh another old building it's clear that there are contradictions and contrasts and that idea is reflected in the architecture inside as well also in terms of the concept. if you feel it. in they 2012 dickinson and 5000 wooden stakes that once supported the palace will set. the foundation stone for germany's most ambitious and expensive cultural project ever was ceremonially laid 6 months later. sculptors and

stone masons reconstructed elements of the bureaucracy with the help of historic version graphs and sketches. the facade was financed partly with funds raised by the association of friends of the bell and palace its managing director is very hem fun body of the palace has been of greater importance to berlin than any other building of your original castle was built in 1443 when the population of the city was 4 or 5000 berlin van involved around the building like tree rings until it became the city we know today in wouldn't be what it is without that building. in summit 2020 a lantern the final flourish was put on the new buildings cubana the building was complete now the next challenge is to fit it inspired by its namesake banana and alexander from humboldt 2 titans of 19th century science and learning the venue will showcase cultures of the world housing the collections of the home boat

university the shop museum the den foundation and the city's renowned ethnological museum and museum for asian art. the overarching concept is a subject of keen debates especially the question of unanswered quiet during the colonial era some houses for it is a building like this is built to last for ever. so we really still want to have these symbols these testimonies to injustice in the heart of europe cities bob. in 2017 the transfer of billions in the logical and asian of connections to the city center began artifacts were removed from the glass cabinets in their previous home catholic means taking the pound meticulously restored and shipped across town . trucks transported the largest artifacts across a long time building and loading them into the one boat forum through a vast window. some 20000 objects in terms of.

including many of unknown provenance which were illegally come by in germany's former colonies. looted on an issue that bilin continues to wrestle with. no wonder still probably nuance between figures are the provenance of these artifacts their origins their history and biography from production and original function to how they came into german possession and ended up in german collections these issues have become a focal point of research in recent years it's mushtaq and in focus group one such artifact comes from the kingdom of. what became cameroon a former german colony remember you know the throne of king toy. he's a peasant he gifted the plan to the german empress head of the 2nd in 1008 to strengthen the relationship with the german claire new routines but how voluntary

was that if training. in how to today's camera in such throws are not really displayed in the ceilings but remain powerful political symbols. of what form a circle just old form is a good opportunity to explain with these artifacts actually came from how are they seem to day items that have any significance and of sue for whom i think items that once had significance but have gained another now that they are displayed in museums and they get a new significance as museums exhibits or should they be returned. to return such artifacts are growing louder the name bronzes said to be prominently displayed in the home both for and are among the most controversial of its exhibit . looted n.a.c. 97 by british troops there some of africa's greatest treasure. get started here i was at odds on woman that now we have a situation that means we can. look at this building and saying the brock facade

with its suggestion of dominion is a sharp contrast to the tale of colonial history that these are the facts of the splay inside tell and that is correct. but we also means a bear in mind that the ecological and asian art collections also give a lots of colonial context but that's not always it's not the defining feature of the value just plain elemental. what precisely will be displayed in the long awaited term both for him and how remains to be seen in the course of 2021 we will finally find out. this is what else we can look forward to cultural highlights that were meant for 2020 and are now coming our way such as james bond due to the corona pandemic and cinemas being shut down the british special agent had to keep postponing his 25th

mission. how. can bond save movie theaters because this is no time to die will find out at the end of march when the film is scheduled for release. in venice the 17th international architecture exhibition will also be opening in 2021 with $63.00 participants and 3 countries there for the 1st time iran to spend a start and granada. starting the 22nd of may everything will revolve around the question how will we live together an important global question in times of political divide and growing economic inequality. mean. union. and the festivities for his 250th birthday in vaughan we're also pose. found

now in 2021 the great composer will be duly celebrated beginning in summer when hopefully the worst of the pandemic will be over and the beethoven festivities will continue throughout the year because there's so much to discover. but now we look to another anniversary to egypt where 10 years ago the people rose on the roof to protest for more freedom. in january 20th 1125000 people demonstrated in cairo for a new egypt for an end to the mubarak regime and for democracy the weeks and months of protests are referred to as the arab spring when people in neighboring countries also took to the streets after a few weeks the thousands turned into millions bringing together farmers with young people and intellectuals such as the successful author of lawless money in a d.w.i. interview he explained we will go for you know problems of the old ruling party are

still in power of the old security forces the people are still being arrested and tortured but now we have a voice with a purpose 10 years later on this one you know lives in exile in new york we arranged a video interview with him his novel the republic of truths which tells the tale of an unfinished revolution is said to be published in german and english but the story is far from over for him i believe that egyptians surely know. why. it should. be shipshape. egypt should believe forgive me i will shoot a lot. forget the 6 year. old little day for she. was sure that you all the old. and young people will be given you should they will. well the novel originally published in

2018 is about the 2011 protests and recounts the story of those cheering for egypt to transition peacefully young and the disillusioned to see the opportunity for something new but it is also the tale of those who fight the protesters and stand alongside those in power. there was great hope when president hosni mubarak stepped down under the pressure but the people's disappointment proved all the greater once his old comrades in arms to go over power unless one knows the subject of the serial all too well because he was one of the initiators of the demonstrations his novel doesn't tell how events transpired but we know the story of what mubarak was brought to justice and sentenced to life in prison for corruption and abuse of office in 2012 the fundamentalists 200 morsi of the muslim brotherhood then became president and 2013 the military completed a successful coup against morsi who was then arrested and since then i've dealt

c.z. has been president of egypt in the country's darkest hour yet. everything . has to be approved by. many people i have seen for egypt elect worlds' lot of multigrade. more still flood threads out of under el-sisi alice want he was immediately banned from publishing his work even though he is considered one of the leading writers of his homeland his novels and essays have been translated into the nearly 60 languages and millions of copies have been sold. his latest novel however could no longer be published in egypt in arabic but only in lebanon nevertheless tell us money knows that despite the ban his book is selling as a legally pirated copies. very good neighbor teaches of illinois sleep but

she's absolutely call it the cult of the whooshing that is right and she said yes and i i got your novel and i had the cheek they called my friends and i'm very reluctant to read the novel because i don't want to change my opinion . and then after that she hadn't she had an open and she called me in and your touch is sent did a good thing she said you know you succeeded to present day human history of the revolution and i was judging the political system and i said listen i mean they are ministry is what the literature should do. carlos money never wanted to leave egypt his homeland but when a military tribunals threatened to try him in court for insulting the authorities

he went into exile and 2017. now he lives in new york where he teaches at universities holds online writing workshops and publishes political analysis on you tube and he continues to write. it political like this right a wall is all the good the struggle. writing. is it way to express well you lot to the people you would your lives the people it is always. reciprocate thank you very much 5 i. mixed up marking the occasion of a very special anniversary jewish life has existed in germany for 1700 years in all its diversity liveliness and complexity but your.

comment was one of the worst and i'm wrong it's got to. be going. to the installation of the jewish museum with berlin makes this array of forces audible the 1st series is being celebrated throughout the year especially at the jewish museum with a new permanent exhibition focusing on 1700 years of jewish life in germany and their water fountain come on saturday you might say the central theme is the relationship between jews and the non jewish society. and the dynamic between belonging and exclusion so i won't ask and so it's a relationship full of ups and downs through. 121 a d. a jew was allowed to hold an official office for the 1st time but for centuries jews were only tolerated on german soil of the being ostracized and excluded from

most professions in the middle ages individual enclaves flourished under the protection of the bishops yet the real hot buttons were recurrently driven out the famed and persecuted. in the 17th century those look enough to be needed by princes as bankers and financial advisors were issued letters guaranteeing their protection as privileged quarter jews. but they remained a dependent. on light and once in the 18th century really gave jews hope of a mancipation is freedom of religion equality and human rights were said to apply to all. at the same time the great philosopher moses mendelssohn wished to reform his faith desiring a modern judaism in step with german culture. he translated the hebrew bible into german because he wanted his children to learn

german boy he wanted them to be able to participate in society and kwanzaa. this major shift stimulated a lively exchange of ideas between writers and philosophers jews and jews in business science and culture the painter max lever. and the physicist albert einstein are some of the big jewish names in german society. then yes and bellcrank if you look at world war one lots of jews authors soldiers come on. at the time that was a sign that they had become part of society and they really felt german. deutsche. but from the beginning of the nazi dictatorship to. were systematically excluded from society disenfranchised persecuted forced into exile and before 933 around half

a 1000000 jews lived in germany. survived for 5 there are only a few 1000. trains a blight on german society i think the holocaust is there today not the holocaust is still a very important point in jewish history in germany and in all of europe. but what's new in the current exhibition is that it's no longer presented as the end of that history plays into year to be aired that's because there's been a resurgence of judaism in germany since the ninety's the jews are coming from russian politics. is right for the country of carried out the holocaust. today there are more than 200000 jews living in germany. but anti semitism is also on the rise attacks in broad daylight 20 right wing

terrorist attack on a synagogue in the city of shocking event was a warning sign. that's make me think if there's a mention near misses the most important thing is that people learn more about jews and jewish life than. how. many of these anti semitic ideas come from a lack of information and knowledge. so we have a very important task to bring visitors in contact with this culture toward the. way it's been a part of what i now call german culture since the middle ages then and there. couture at least that's precisely the goal of this year's events across the country under the banner of 1700 years of jewish life interest. yeah but what else is being celebrated this year rebels and those who are turning

80 in 2021 like drummer charlie watts of the rolling stone is. folk icon joan baez. polo. and bob dylan. have. brought up. there were known singer songwriter is the 1st musician to have received the nobel prize for literature among other accolades. and vivienne westwood turns 80 the woman who helped set the style for the punk scene in great britain in the seventy's but she also stands for political commitment against climate change and war in 2020 years she protested in a bird cage for the release of wiki leaks founder julian assange. if you love. her. pick up. the place.

and we celebrate posthumously the 100th birthday celebration of another artist experience or saving. just one of the. joseph boys was certainly radical and his work made him famous to. be reinvented the concept of art turning it on its head. i finished off and. it was an incredibly cursed not sick person because you could feel spark others to follow along. you months mention are you someone who courage people it's a belief in their own creativity it's a use it's. and. legendary influence this year marks the centennial reapply is this birth even in his lifetime he created his own legend in both go to

his plane crashed in crimea local to tar people supposedly healed his wounds with but and moved him with belts with back to mit the story provided boys with his trademark materials found and felt. he bestowed new meaning on everyday objects a pack of sleds loaded with belt blankets departure transformation action for boys that symbolized energy he found possibilities everywhere where the melted all solidified everything was sculpture. his perplexing works made audiences ponder his is an art in which everything belongs thought spirituality people and nature. their voice buyouts and outside forces was ahead of his time so he demanded things . he challenged artists to move out of their bubble out of the studio out of their little fears of influence and into society of. interested art to make that happen.

as wanted change to do away with crusty concepts and folk. art and creativity should be for everyone at this age of the cademy of art he organized to sit in to protest at mission restrictions his politics cost him his job how do you turn from . the right on to a vision. for the contemporary art exhibition documented 7 he planted 70000 trees plants as an antidote to environmental degradation and i'm sure that it. is going to love. that soup that's. it. has got for quotes and it was hard it was a survey recently among very young american art students asking her. who they were most affected or influenced by. the boys was in the top 3 boys. and that's not a germany but the the us. boys achieved fame in the us

with this work. he spent several days living with because. it was a posh mall between man and beast an exchange between a shameless. and an animal say 50 minutes of america. was once said that oh it's capital he wasn't referring to money but love of the creative powers inside every person the art world's eyes are again turning to this great innovator from the u.s. to japan exhibitions will shed new light on the man and his complex work more to stop. them and today juice of voices more relevance than ever think about the last year and things like black lives matter artists were challenged not to just speak out on the issue but to actively participate in the movement so today's artists are being given the space the boys was calling for back then.

and that was just the beginning look forward to a year full of culture that inspires challenges and chance us till next time.

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