That this edition of the IWMpost literally looks different from all previous ones is obvious: twice as big and in full-colour – thanks to the work of graphic artists Philipp Steinkellner and Gerri Zotter. It is not necessary to spend much time talking about the new layout here, as a complete history of how everything started with the newsletter and how and why it turned into what it is now, can be read in detail on page 3.
This year is the 20th anniversary of the fall of the Iron Curtain. However, it is not only a reason to celebrate. This became apparent in the political debates at the Burgtheater, organised by the IWM and Der Standard. The contented look back on the wonderful revolution of ’89, which is what had been expected, was overshadowed by menacing scenarios. The concern about Europe’s unity being at risk in the light of the global financial crisis became evident among the participants. You can gain an impression of the debates on pages 4 and 5 and in Kurt Biedenkopf ’s speech on page 14. A guest contribution by Jacek Kochanowicz (page 15) gives you the chance to review the transformational processe in Poland since 1989 and the dilemmas of current politics there.
Among the scholarships the IWM awards, the “Milena Jesenská Fellowships” are aimed at experienced journalists. Far away from the hectic life of the press, they are given the rare opportunity to work on a specific topic for a longer period of time. Merlijn Schoonenboom, editorial journalist of the Dutch newspaper De Volkskrant, used his scholarship for extensive research about the change and purpose of art history museums today. A summary of his analysis is published on pages 8 and 9.
In addition you can, as always, find reports about our Monthly Lectures, our Fellows’ projects and our publications. So even with its new look, the IWMpost is after all still the same – and we definitely hope you will like it.
Andrea Roedig
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Content
Immer wieder neu – zur Geschichte der IWMpost
Debates at the Burgtheater
Debates, Lectures and Events
Monthly Lectures: Russia’s History, Russian Politics, Gender Equality
Political Salon with Gesine Schwan
Lecture Series: Muslimische Demokratie
From the Fellows
Money, Art, Identity. How the role of old art and art history museums changes / by Merlijn Schoonenboom
Fellows and Guests
Travels and Talks
Publications
Varia
Im Räderwerk der Moderne / von Cornelia Klinger
Guest Contributions
Will Europe Stay Together? / by Kurt Biedenkopf
Poland Goes Global / by Jacek Kochanowicz
Upcoming Events
