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Chris Dercon

Chris Dercon is a Belgian art historian and curator. His career in major cultural institutions across Europe spans several decades.

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Deutschland Berlin Polizei in besetzter Volksbühne

René Pollesch to head Berlin's inconic Volksbühne

René Pollesch to head Berlin's inconic Volksbühne

The new director, a Berlin theater stalwart, is hoped to end years of turbulence at the acclaimed theater.
CultureJune 12, 2019
Deutschland Berlin Polizei in besetzter Volksbühne

Chris Dercon resigns as Volksbühne director

Chris Dercon resigns as Volksbühne director

The controversial theater director and former Tate Modern head has decided to give up his new role in the capital.
CultureApril 13, 2018
Left-wing poster on Rigaer Strasse in Berlin

Berlin 24/7: Why is there so much hate in Berlin?

Berlin 24/7: Why is there so much hate in Berlin?

Hate shouldn't belong to Berlin's lifestyle, as it unfortunately often does. DW columnist Gero Schliess reacts.
CultureSeptember 21, 2017
People dancing at Tempelhof airfield

Berlin theater director responds to poo protests with dance

Berlin theater director responds to poo protests with dance

The new director of the Berlin Volksbühne launched his first season after two years of resistance against him.
CultureSeptember 11, 2017
Chris Dercon

Chris Dercon says he's not staging plays for the fan club

Chris Dercon says he's not staging plays for the fan club

Berlin Volksbühne's new theater director starts off his first season with a dance performance and Samuel Beckett
CultureMay 17, 2017
Wolfgang Tillmans at Tate Modern

Wolfgang Tillmans: 'A 21st-century Renaissance man'

Wolfgang Tillmans: 'A 21st-century Renaissance man'

German photographer Wolfgang Tillmans didn't exactly reinvent the art of photography, but he has made it more political.
CultureFebruary 16, 2017
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