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A companion on our journey has passed: Cees Nooteboom, the unmistakable Dutch writer, traveler, and chronicler of Ibero-American worlds, died in February 2026 at the age of 92. His encounters with the IAI were far more than lectures—they were moments of genuine dialogue, marked by curiosity and cult

In 2026, we will once again be interviewing key figures from the SPK at the foundation’s most beautiful locations to discuss the current state of affairs. This year, we begin with Anette Hüsch, Director of the Alte Nationalgalerie. We meet her on a sunny day right in front of the Nationalgalerie’s m

Bad Bunny’s performance at this year’s Super Bowl was more than a musical highlight — it was a cultural statement. In a single moment, the global reach of Latin American and Caribbean communities in the United States was powerfully reaffirmed, reminding us that Latino culture is not a peripheral inf

At the beginning of 2026, Dr. Christoph Müller (IAI) assumed the position of Deputy Chair of the German National Committee of the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA). Through this appointment, the IAI strengthens its international presence. Dr. Müller was elected

Seven books from the library of the historian Marc Bloch and his wife Simonne Vidal, which were looted during the Nazi era, have been returned to their descendants in Berlin. At a formal ceremony held yesterday at the French Embassy in Berlin, three German cultural institutions presented seven books

Cultural property confiscated as a result of Nazi persecution: Three German cultural institutions return seven books to the descendants of Marc Bloch and Simonne Vidal – a ceremony was held at the French Embassy in Berlin At a formal ceremony held today at the French Embassy in Berlin, three German

The press images will be available for download until 25 November 2026. The images provided may only be used in connection with current coverage of the relevant exhibition. We would be grateful if you could send us a copy of the publication.

The German National Commission for UNESCO is celebrating its 75th anniversary – and its role is more relevant than ever. In this interview, Gero Dimter, Vice-President of the SPK and a member of the German National Commission for UNESCO, explains how closely global education and cultural policy are

On January 28, 2026, the Ambassador of the Republic of Ecuador H.E. Vicente Albornoz visited the Ibero-Amerikanisches Institut (IAI). With Director Barbara Göbel he discussed cultural and scientific relations between Ecuador and Germany and made a surprising discovery in the holdings of the IAI libr

FREE TO ENTER At the 2026 Island Festival, Sunday (7 June) will be dedicated to democracy. This is in keeping with this year’s theme for UNESCO World Heritage Day: ‘Together for Peace and Understanding’. The Prussian Cultural Heritage Foundation has therefore invited partner institutions from across