28^th Leukerbad International Literary Festival

Authors

Diedrich Diederichsen

Germany

Born in Hamburg in 1957, Diedrich Diedrichsen is an influential writer in the German cultural scene. He has made himself a name through his many books and essays on music, art, and popculture. His writings are known for their innovative approach and their keen analysis. They reflect his deep understanding of cultural currents and the contemporary art scene. He is considered one of the leading experts on contemporary music and art and he writes for many renowned magazines and newspapers. His unique perspective and his ability to make complex subjects accessible have made him a prominent figure in the German cultural landscape.
In his recent book Das 21. Jahrhundert (The 21^st Century)—inspired by Carl Einstein’s megalomania, according to the foreword—he has collected essays and commentary from the first 23 years of this century.
In Leukerbad, Diedrich Diedrichsen with speak with Stefan Zweifel about art, the media, and the 21^st century.

Das 21. Jahrhundert. Essays. Kiepenheuer & Witsch 2024
Körpertreffer. Zur Ästhetik der nachpopulären Künste. Frankfurter Adorno-Vorlesungen 2015. Suhrkamp 2017
Über Pop-Musik. Kiepenheuer & Witsch 2015

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