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Ruhrtriennale

The Ruhrtriennale is an annual arts and music festival that takes place over six weeks in the north-western Ruhr region of Germany.

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Achille Mbembe Historiker und Philosoph aus Kamerun

Why Achille Mbembe was accused of anti-Semitism

Why Achille Mbembe was accused of anti-Semitism

The African thinker Achille Mbembe has been accused of anti-Semitism — and his case has triggered a larger debate.
CultureApril 30, 2020
Deutschland Homi K. Bhabha | Ruhrtriennale 2019

Homi K. Bhabha on the dignity of refugees

Homi K. Bhabha on the dignity of refugees

The Indian English scholar of post-colonialism and integration had food for thought at the Ruhrtriennale.
SocietySeptember 16, 2019
Ruhrtriennale director Stefanie Carp

A new start for Ruhrtriennale director Stefanie Carp

A new start for Ruhrtriennale director Stefanie Carp

The Ruhrtriennale is back after 2018's controversy related to the band Young Fathers' support for the BDS movement.
CultureMarch 12, 2019
Scene of a dancer in brown coat and combat boots from 'The Head and The Load'

Ruhrtriennale back after sharp criticism

Ruhrtriennale back after sharp criticism

Heavily criticized in 2018, the Ruhrtriennale returns with the same head, Stefanie Carp. A look at the controversy.
CultureMarch 12, 20196 images
Christoph Marthaler

'Theater magician' Marthaler wins Ibsen Award

'Theater magician' Marthaler wins Ibsen Award

Director Christoph Marthaler, who currently heads Germany's Ruhrtriennale, has won the 2018 International Ibsen Award.
TheaterSeptember 14, 2018
Deutschland Ruhrtriennale 2018 | Szene aus der Produktion "The Head and The Load"

'Anti-Semitic' controversy blights German music festival

'Anti-Semitic' controversy blights German music festival

Flight und migration are important themes at this year's arts festival. But there have been rumblings behind the scenes.
ArtsAugust 8, 2018
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