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2024–2027

Who Does Germany Belong To? Podcast

Who Does Germany Belong To?

The heimaten Podcast from Haus der Kulturen der Welt

Podcast

Online Magazin Teaser

Ein Dialog

Programme HKW

Illustration by Diana Ejaita

About Us

Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW) is guided by the quest for strategies of how to live and better inhabit this world together.
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Inter­nationaler Literatur­preis 2026

Prize for Contemporary Literatures in Translation

Until 20 January 2026, publishers who publish international literature in German translation can nominate up to three titles.

Nduduzo Makhathini

Nduduzo Makhathini

Concert

7.3.2026

 

 

El Hadji Sy, Untitled (undated). Courtesy of Galerie Barbara Thumm

Tirailleurs: Trials and Tribulations

From Cannon Fodder to Avant-Garde—The Forgotten Soldiers Who Freed Europe

21.3–14.6.2026, Opening 20.3.2026

Exhibition and Research Project

Photo: Malte Seidel

A Chorus of Tongues

Audio installation

Aziza Ahmad for Archive Books

Resignifying Haus der Kulturen der Welt (HKW)

HKW ventures to resignify each public space in its historic building with the names of women from different worlds who have contributed to the betterment of them.

Accessibility

Equal participation in and accessibility to exhibitions, cultural events, and performances is important to HKW. Here you will find detailed information on barrier-free transportation to and from HKW and the forms of accessibility within the building.