Karl Friedrich Schinkel was one of the most important architects and master builders of the 19th century. He shaped the cityscape of Berlin and other Prussian cities with his classicist buildings...
Zaha Hadid – The architect of the impossible
Zaha Hadid was one of the most famous and influential architects in the world. Born in Baghdad in 1950, she studied mathematics before moving to London to study architecture at the prestigious...
Hildegard Knef – A style icon of the post-war period
Hildegard Knef was one of the most famous and versatile German artists of the 20th century. She was an actress, singer, author and director who enjoyed success in various genres and countries...
Lazar Berman – The last titan of the russian piano school
Lazar Berman was one of the greatest pianists of the 20th century, but for a long time he was overshadowed by the Soviet regime. It was not until the 1970s that he was able to show his extraordinary...
Milva – Voice of freedom and fashion
Milva was one of the most famous and versatile Italian singers of the 20th century. She was born in Goro in 1939 and began her career in the 1960s with songs like “Flamenco Rock” and...
