Beuys 2021 100 years of Joseph Beuys: Our collection of multimedia experiences brings this artist legend to life Photo (detail): Horst Ossinger; © dpa © Beuys2021 Podcast: “The Earth is speaking” One of the central cooperation projects between the beuys 2021 team and the Goethe-Institut is the podcast "The Earth is Speaking". In a critical analysis, different perspectives from Germany and abroad shed light on the relevance of Beuys today, his work and his impact on artists worldwide. Photo (detail): © picture alliance/dpa/Bernd Müller The art of Joseph Beuys Shaping society like a sculpture Joseph Beuys was a draftsman, sculptor, performance and installation artist, teacher, politician, and activist – and one of the most important artists of the 20th century. His art continues to have an impact today. Illustration (detail): © Goethe-Institut Tokyo/ Dainippon Type Organization beuys on/off Beuys on, Beuys off (01 April 2021) Joseph Beuys travelled to Tokyo in 1984. “Eurasia,” the utopian unity of Europe and Asia, formed an important point of reference for his artistic work. For his centenary this year, the Goethe-Institut Tokyo is launching the project “beuys on/off”. © Beuys Verstehen VIRTUAL EXHIBITION The virtual gallery “Understanding Beuys” The Goethe-Institut in Prague and Warsaw present “Beuys verstehen” (“Understanding Beuys”), a collaboration of the curator team behind beuys2021 and Berlin-based XR firm ZAUBAR. © Deutsch Welle TV Documentary Beuys: Big in Japan? “Eurasia“ was Joseph Beuys‘ vision of a world without borders. This short documentary traces his visit to Japan in 1984. Top
