Dave Eggers to Present New Novel 'Contrapposto' at lit.COLOGNE spezial 2026
US author Dave Eggers will present his new novel 'Contrapposto' on September 9, 2026, at the Kulturkirche in Cologne as part of lit.COLOGNE spezial. The novel follows a lifelong friendship between two artists, Cricket and Olympia, navigating art schools, the global art market, wars, triumphs, and losses. The event will be moderated by Beatrice Faßbender with German voice by Torben Kessler. Nobel laureate Han Kang will also appear that evening to present her new book 'Der goldene Faden'. Additional readings by Eggers are scheduled for September 5 in Berlin (Berliner Festspiele), September 7 in Hamburg (Uebel & Gefährlich), and September 10 in Frankfurt (Literaturhaus). The main lit.COLOGNE festival runs from October 3 to 11, featuring authors Colson Whitehead and Eva Menasse.
Key facts
- Dave Eggers presents 'Contrapposto' at lit.COLOGNE spezial 2026 on September 9, 2026.
- The novel centers on a lifelong friendship between two artists, Cricket and Olympia.
- Event location: Kulturkirche, Cologne, at 20:30.
- Moderator: Beatrice Faßbender; German voice: Torben Kessler.
- Han Kang also appears on September 9 to present 'Der goldene Faden'.
- Additional readings: Berlin (Sept 5), Hamburg (Sept 7), Frankfurt (Sept 10).
- Main lit.COLOGNE festival: October 3-11, 2026, with Colson Whitehead and Eva Menasse.
- The novel explores art schools, the global art market, wars, triumphs, and losses.
Entities
Artists
- Dave Eggers
- Han Kang
- Colson Whitehead
- Eva Menasse
- Beatrice Faßbender
- Torben Kessler
Institutions
- lit.COLOGNE
- Kulturkirche
- Berliner Festspiele
- Uebel & Gefährlich
- Literaturhaus
- Harbour Front Festival
Locations
- Cologne
- Germany
- Berlin
- Hamburg
- Frankfurt