Culture
Inside Berlin’s busy Ballroom scene
Does “voguing” ring a bell for you? Well, it should, because Ballroom, the NYC-born 1960s subculture, is alive and kicking in 2020 Berlin. We met up with some of the extravagant ‘mothers’ and ‘secret agents’ that walk the local runway. Read more
Oct 22, 2020
Corona comedy: How far is too far?
As comedy clubs in the US and much of Europe remain closed, the pandemic has made Berlin the world’s unlikely stand-up capital. So how are our city’s comedians tackling Corona, and is it okay to joke about the virus? Read more
Sep 28, 2020
JJ Bola: Masculinity unmasked
Following four poetry collections and a novel, this Congolese-British author has just released an insightful book assessing modern masculinity. He’s in Berlin for a reading at the International Literature festival, so we called him up for a chat. Read more
Sep 14, 2020
What not to miss at ILB’s 10th Graphic Novel Day
Berlin’s International Literature Festival celebrates its comics section with a fresh-faced lineup under new curator Lilian Pithan. Here are five unmissable names and titles at this year’s festival! Read more
Sep 10, 2020
For Belarus: Singing against Europe’s last dictator
A new compilation featuring artists like Gudrun Gut and Mary Ocher is raising money for protestors in Belarus. Chikiss explains how she put it together. Read more
Aug 28, 2020
“It’s much more personal”: Inside the Jewish Museum’s biggest-ever project
After a two-year overhaul, the museum’s permanent exhibition is finally reopening on Sunday. We meet one of its curators to hear about the process behind this mammoth upgrade. Read more
Aug 22, 2020
From the DJ booth to the digital classroom
ALLTAG HEROES! The coronavirus wiped out DeWalta’s income as a DJ, but rather than accept defeat, the Berliner took his art online, teaching students around the world about the craft of music production. Read more
May 10, 2020
