Culture

Water in Ethiopia: online Exhibition-Foto Workshop © Mikiyas Alemayehu

Water in Ethiopia: online Exhibition-Foto Workshop © Mikiyas Alemayehu

We promote cultural exchange, education and social discourse

We foster bilateral cultural exchange programs between Germany and Ethiopia. We initiate film series, exhibitions, concerts, seminars and festivals, always with the goal to facilitate artistic production, reception and reflection involving actors from both countries.

Our activities

Beyond Body and Space

Together with ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen - the Goethe-Institut Äthiopien warmly invites you to visit the new exhibition Beyond Body and Space. From 13. December, 2024 to 31. January, 2025.

Beyond Body and Space © Alebel Desta / Isabel Tesfazghi © Alebel Desta / Isabel Tesfazghi

SCIENCE FILM FESTIVAL

The Science Film Festival is a celebration of science communication in Southeast Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America. Since its first edition in 2005, the festival has grown considerably, becoming the largest event of its kind worldwide.
 

Science Film Festival © SFF © SFF

Kafka Year 2024

June 3, 2024 marks the centenary of the death of the writer Franz Kafka. Not only in Germany, not only in German-speaking countries are the works of Franz Kafka part of the literary canon.

Kafka Jahr 2024 © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Mini-INPUT 2024 Charleston

The Goethe-Institut Äthiopien is excited to present Mini-INPUT 2024 Charleston - a curated selection of international TV productions from ten countries, drawn from the broader INPUT Charleston 2024 program, to all those interested in filmmaking, media, and the creative industries.

Mini-INPUT 2024 Charleston © Christina Klempin © Christina Klempin

INPUT

After the political change in Sri Lanka that enabled new possibilities for the development of civil society, it is meaningful to look at the work of media, especially that of television, and to give it new incentives. 

INPUT Storytelling in the public interest © Input © Input

400th anniversary of Hiob Ludolf

Those who have an interest in the scientific discipline of Ethiopian studies, encompassing its history, inquiries, and discoveries, cannot disregard the contributions of Hiob Ludolf, the Erfurt polymath of the Baroque period, whose 400th birth anniversary will be in 2024.

400th anniversary of Hiob Ludolf © anonymous © anonymous

Water in Ethiopia

Photographers based in Ethiopia participated in a photography workshop focusing on the theme of “Water” in relation to Ethiopia.
 

Water in Ethiopia © Andy Spyra © Andy Spyra

The Wax and Gold of Hairstyles in Ethiopia

"The Wax and Gold of Hairstyle in Ethiopia" exhibition marks Goethe-Institut Äthiopien’s second collaboration with the Frobenius Institute since 2019. 

Wax and Gold @ Goethe-Institut Äthiopien @ Goethe-Institut Äthiopien

Robots in Residence in Ethiopia

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is not neutral. The way robots are built, trained and used has a great impact on our daily life and society.

Roboter in Residenz © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Arts funding

Comic art

Africomics

Artists from 14 African countries meet in workshops and create a new (comic) world together! Discover new perspectives, learn more about African comic art in videos and follow the creation of new stories!
 

Africomics © Mosab Zakaria © Mosab Zakaria

Art

Henrike Grohs Art Award

In memory of Henrike Grohs, the Goethe-Institut and the Grohs family have initiated a 20,000€ prize dedicated to artists living and working in Africa.

Henrike Grohs Art Award © Goethe-Institut © Goethe-Institut

Annual music review

2024

Articles

Debates about antisemitism

CULTURAL WORK MUST REMAIN INDEPENDENT!

Organisations such as the Goethe-Institut must not become the ‘extended arm’ of the government, particularly in difficult political times. Tests of conviction and moral imperialism will not help to overcome crises.

 

Debates about antisemitism © Goethe-Institut/Loredana La Rocca © Goethe-Institut/Loredana La Rocca

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