The Goethe-Institut, German cultural centre, opens its doors!
Saturday, September 16:
2pm
DISCOVERY VISIT of the Goethe-Institut Bordeaux: ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE FRANCO-GERMAN FRAMEWORK
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty, which defines the general framework for Franco-German relations and cooperation in various fields. A good opportunity to discover our cultural center in the heart of the city, in a majestic building with a library designed by German designers.
15h
VISUAL ANTHOLOGIES: MICHAEL WESELY Visit of the photography exhibition with director LUISE HOLKE
This exhibition presents a selection of themes and motifs thanks to which the Berlin artist is known all over the world: architectures (including Mies van der Rohe), places in transition (such as the Potsdamer Platz), portraits, still-life and landscapes. His photographs are marked by very long exposure times between five minutes to several years. «Visual Anthologies» is Michael Wesely’s first solo exhibition in France.
16h
«BIBLIOPHILE: the Franco-German library and the most beautiful books» The Franco-German library is the beating heart of the building, where the cultural and educational programming is extended and reflected. The inspiring identity was designed by German designers Axel Kufus (concept and furniture) and Bernhard Dessecker (lighting). A place for bibliophiles, with multiple possibilities and contents. Discover on this occasion the exhibition of the most beautiful German books of 2022, selected by the Stiftung Buchkunst for their creative design and finishing. A stimulating look at the book as an object of art and design.
Sunday, September 17:
11am
«BIBLIOPHILE: The Franco-German library & the art of the book»
The Franco-German library is the beating heart of the building, where the cultural and educational programming is extended and reflected. The inspiring identity was designed by German designers Axel Kufus (concept and furniture) and Bernhard Dessecker (lighting). A place for bibliophiles, with multiple possibilities and contents. Discover on this occasion the exhibition of the most beautiful German books of 2022, selected by the Stiftung Buchkunst for their creative design and finishing. A stimulating look at the book as an object of art and design.
12h
VISUAL ANTHOLOGIES: MICHAEL WESELY Visit & finishing of the photography exhibition with director LUISE HOLKE
This exhibition presents a selection of themes and motifs thanks to which the Berlin artist is known all over the world: architectures (including Mies van der Rohe), places in transition (such as the Potsdamer Platz), portraits, still-life and landscapes. His photographs are marked by very long exposure times between five minutes to several years. «Visual Anthologies» is Michael Wesely’s first solo exhibition in France.
1pm
DISCOVERY VISIT of the Goethe-Institut Bordeaux: ARCHITECTURE, DESIGN & PHOTOGRAPHY IN THE FRANCO-GERMAN FRAMEWORK
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Élysée Treaty, which defines the general framework for Franco-German relations and cooperation in various fields. A good opportunity to discover our cultural center in the heart of the city, in a majestic building with a library designed by German designers.