Benoît Piéron’s life is a remarkable journey of resilience and transformation. Born with meningitis and treated for leukaemia as a child, he was one of 4,689 in France infected with HIV and hepatitis viruses through contaminated blood during the 1970s and 1980s. Although he didn’t become seropositive, his life became a political statement.

For the first time, Otto Dix’s oeuvre from the Nazi era is being examined in the context of a comprehensive exhibition. Deichtorhallen Hamburg reveals the shifting cultural and social parameters in the reception of Dix’s oeuvre, while at the same time showing how his work continues to hold great fascination with contemporary artists.

In the vast and ever-evolving world of publishing, where mammoth corporate giants often take center stage, there’s a quiet revolution taking place. Super-small, independent publishing houses are challenging the norms of the industry and breathing fresh air into the literary and creative spheres. These niche publishers are unafraid to take risks, focusing on the unconventional, the daring, and the truly unique. Here, we delve into the world of alternative creative publishing houses that are making a big impact, despite their size.

The Shape of Time: Korean Art after 1989 is an exhibition that focuses on the vibrant and complex world of South Korean art since the late 1980s. During this period, South Korea underwent significant political and societal changes, transitioning from a military dictatorship to a legitimate democracy and opening itself to international engagement.