News from the ifa

14th Stuttgarter Schlossgespräch

Until 29 May 2013 people interested can register themselves to the ifa expert panel discussion at the New Palace. This year's issue: "Russia – Europe: Stagnation or Cooperation?"

55th Venice Biennale: Artists of the German Pavilion

Since 1971 the ifa is the Foreign Office's steady partner for the German contribution to the Venice Biennale. This year Ai Weiwei, Romuald Karmakar, Santu Mofokeng and Dayanita Singh exhibit their works in the Giardini.

News on Cultural Exchange

Learn English on the go

The US Department of State has launched the American English mobile phone app designed to work on lower-tech devices.

United States Department of State | 23.05.2013

Study looks at the impact of EU awards

A newly published report highlights the impact of the four European prizes supported through the EU's Culture Programme in the fields of architecture, cultural heritage, literature and pop music.

European Commission | 21.05.2013

UK assistance sought for Burmese education system

Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the Chairperson of the Burmese National League for Democracy, asks UK university leaders for their assistance.

British Council | 17.05.2013

Events

27.05.2013 | Isfahan, Iran
Exhibition opening
30.05.2013 | Modern Art Gallery Red Bridge, Wologda
Exhibition opening
30.05.2013 | Museu do Estado de Pernambuco, Recife
Exhibition opening in the context of the year of Germany in Brasil 2013/2014
04.06.2013, 18:00 h | Weißer Saal, Neues Schloss, Stuttgart
14th Stuttgarter Schlossgespräch
12.06.2013, 17:00 h | ifa Gallery Berlin
Guided tour

Cultures merge

The Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa) is committed to a peaceful and enriching coexistence of people and cultures worldwide.

ifa Library, reading room

Charlottenplatz 17
70173 Stuttgart
Phone +49.711.2225.147

    Opening hours
  • Tue, Thu, Fri 13–18
  • Wed 10–19

Social Fabric. The Globalization of the Textile Industry, 12.04.–02.06.2013, ifa Gallery Stuttgart

Charlottenplatz 17
70173 Stuttgart
Phone +49.711.2225.173

    Opening hours
  • Tue, Wed, Fri–Sun 12–18
  • Thu 12–20

Brave New Worlds, 08.02 – 04.05.2008, ifa Gallery Berlin

Linienstraße 139/140
10115 Berlin
Phone +49.30.284491.40

    Opening hours
  • Tue–Sun 14–19

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