Bard College Berlin to host "LitFest: Spectacular Currents | Spektakuläre Strömungen" November 13-14

Bard College Berlin, a state-recognized, non-profit German-American university with over 300 students from more than 70 countries offering transdisciplinary education in the humanities and social sciences, invites the public to its Niederschönhausen campus for LitFest 2025. Established in 2022, LitFest is an annual two-day series of readings and author talks organized by literature faculty Dr. Andreas Martin Widmann, known for his novel Messias, and Professor of English and Comparative Literature Prof. Dr. Laura Scuriatti, a scholar of Modernist literature. In accordance with its motto, LitFest explores “SPECTACULAR CURRENTS,”  once again celebrating Berlin's literary diversity by highlighting writers from different linguistic and cultural backgrounds to create meaningful connections. All events take place at Bard College Berlin (Waldstraße 15, Berlin 13156) and are free and open to the public. 

The multilingual events in this series feature both German and international writers who are primarily based in Berlin. Events include a novel reading by Argentinian-born writer Ariel Magnus, a panel on writing, translating and magazine publishing in multiple languages, and a conversation with Saskya Jain, award-winning Indian novelist, and Geetanjali Shree, recipient of the International Booker Prize 2022 for her novel Tomb of Sand, written in Hindi. A reading by Bard College Berlin students presenting their own creative writing will open the second day of the festival.

“For over two centuries, Berlin has been a vibrant hub for internationally renowned writers,” notes Widmann. “From the outset, linguistic diversity has shaped the city’s literary life. Berlin’s role as a cultural crossroads and historic bridge between East and West has enriched global literary exchange in profound ways.” For Laura Scuriatti,  “Berlin’s cosmopolitan spirit and creative dynamism make it an ideal place to reflect on the evolving dimensions of European identity in a global context. Bard College Berlin shares in this tradition, both through its mission and the diverse community it fosters.”

The full program and more information about the events can be found here. 

Post Date: 11-11-2025