Absolutely up some more easily man remains in the background and yet she still very presence the tumescent university. She was the 1st woman to study geo physics in minds half a century ago. Thanks. This gives so i know we have a consistent dynamic that im very satisfied and happy with. Shes my wife, which is wonderful. You have our golden wedding anniversary and Everything Else behind us. And this stability is really important to my finish rich to do otherwise. I couldnt do all the things i do. He does was he so i was tired too. Of us are like a small company. It is in the climate of the name less than 3 weeks later, as covert. 19 infections started to saw thailand declared a National State of emergency. Bangkok went into lockdown and the go to institute. There was close to the public. The same happened with the 157. 00 other institutes around the world. The coronavirus brought the whole good to institute to a standstill. That also meant that the organizations most important income source language courses began to dry up almost 40 percent of its 440000000 euro budget was in jeopardy in germany. The president and board of directors have to fight for the good institutes very future. Right now were facing an existential threat because of financing. If you were in constant talks with lawmakers of ministers and with the foreign ministry, and thats helping a lot one positive thing in this crisis is that i am still here, that im Still Available this year. Because i have a lot of connections and a lot of experience that i can put to use now. It would have been awful to have to watch all this unfold. As a spectator, the government didnt want germanys most important projection of soft power to go bankrupt and reacted quickly. Allocating the good to institute up to 70000000 euros in emergency aid to a sign of how much politicians valued the institutes Global Cultural network and its outgoing president. Its symbolic that the end of the lehmann era, coincides with germanys presidency of the council, of the European Union has shaped International Cultural relations in europe. Thereby building them up or by developing what had already existed design outside of that will be the legacy of his era. And were extremely grateful for that and its become an integral part of our european policy. Another legacy will be his tireless commitment and firmness, even in the face of difficulties that hasnt only helped International Cultural relations. Its also helped to institute sites around the world are adapting to the new normal. Whats no longer possible in person happens online language courses, cultural events, and an entire summit on colonialism that its an on air operation with reboot, f. M. And Radio Network print in berlin, spring and summer came and went last few months in office. One necessarily restricted apparent says and trips, but cancels replaced by video conference. In late summer 2020, lehmann returned to Berlins Museum island, which he played such a decisive role in shaping up around the time of the millennium. It proves old, a new berlin together as the capital became a truly global city. Since 2019 visitors have entered the hugely Important Museum complex through a new portal. The james cmon gallery, a modern, this building designed by renowned tact david chipper failed when lehmann was president of the pression Cultural Heritage foundation. It was a highly controversial project. Today is so widely celebrated. Is james, similar to james cmon gallery, binds the buildings together. So to speak, and its clearly accepted by berliners oxidant. So welcoming place. This is one that you enjoy going to all one that creates a connection. Its wonderful. Funny thing is that berliners thought of this area as a kind of temple that should never be changed. That was nonsense because shingle had already had a 6 building where we just did what was already there in the 19th century, but using our own modern materials. Modern. But referencing the Old Buildings suited for the modern columns are an echo of 19th century designs by oppression. Architects and free trade next door in the noir am or new museum, the old and new blend together without compromising the structures recognizable form. The modern whole and staircase are a reminder of the task that confronted laymen at the end of the 1990 s. The grand ensemble of 5 museums was a unesco World Heritage site, but it was also in dire need of renovation. Modernization reorganization and renewal for years Museum Island was a Major Construction site with laman playing the role of cultural supervisor. Known annoyances to 99. We adopted the master plan for Museum Island, which was approved by all Museum Directors and is still in effect today. That means this has my handwriting on it. I think what i do is to get everyone in the same boat. So we could complete the work of annoyance museum, the boat, a museum, and the arts are not to know gallery on time. And within budget, when the noise museum was that the center of the renovation project partially destroyed during the 2nd world war, it was painstakingly reconstructed by an architect David Chipperfield showpieces. The socalled nubian room decorated with made architects to the pression king in the mid 19th century. When lehman was trying to get someone to support his plans, he used to bring them here. Its a beautiful room. The proportions are good. You have the presence of ancient greece, the terra cotta the great thinkers. But its also a mysterious, a magical place. And i shamelessly use that magic to make the positive transformation of Museum Island happen, including when it came to funding. But still it basically helped us there then head to museums was always for a decade, the to Work Together to implement them master plan. He was a brilliant strategist. He never stopped giving politicians tours of Museum Island. Hes a great motivator. Hes what you call a cultural diplomat. And he was a genius. When it came to committee, she would walk into a meeting and by the end everyone agreed with him. She did a wonderful job or as he was sophisticated and officially god or and as if it, lehmanns time at the head of germanys largest cultural institution. The question Cultural Heritage foundation was the result sounding success. The foundation is responsible for managing millions of objects. Unique Collections Archives research institute, underlined brings its most famous artifact is a 3000 year old bust of the ancient egyptian queen. Even now, more than a decade after he worked on Museum Island, a man is still drawn to it. He calls it his concubine. You come here from the newbie and for all of the beauty of that big space. And you come into a room that belongs only to never t. T. With that beautiful green color reminiscent of the nile. And which is reflected in the headdress. On this island of world cultures, perhaps the site of his most significant professional accomplishments, klaus detail a man is in his own world. Now the curtain is coming down on a career that chapter by chapter is closely linked to the history of postwar, germany. It wasnt just that he sensed what was the right thing at the right time to time itself that he was the right person for the moment. Its the only option for decades. Klaus detail a man with the right person, a man who crossed borders and was at home in the world of culture, be it in germany or elsewhere. Others have now taken up his banner. For example, with the home boat for an International Cultural center and museum housed in the reconstructed palace. Is this cultural diplomat the last of his kind . I wouldnt see him myself is a dinosaur thats dying out. I hope this type of person doesnt die out. Well always need people who want to connect. I think there will be more and more of this type of person who can motivate others and last a sense of team spirit. I dont think ill be the last of my kind. Why the opposite. They didnt budge was on call, and if i can be an example, then let it be that we can achieve a lot by interacting with others. Eco, an africa. So more energy to burkina faso. This doesnt just mean transitioning to renewable energy. Here it means having access to electricity. Currently, only about 5 percent of the population has this privilege. A government project is seeking to change that the scope for 30 minutes of happiness is for everyone. Schuman penises are very different from primates. Phoenix, we have a totally ridiculous romanticized view of nature. 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A fairly distributed also coming up. Its 15 years ago today im going to magically accept that the lead role in german politics despite the many christ