Current projects
2010
“50 Amerikanische Künstler” – Translation Norma Keßler
Debra N. Mancoff's book on 50 American artists has been published by the Prestel Verlag. It takes the reader on a fascinating tour through 300 years of art history in America. Fifty artist's biographies provide a striking and informative insight into how American art cut its ties with Europe and developed its own identity as art “Made in the USA”.
Interpreting for European Works Councils (EWCs)
European works councils can have up to 30 members from the 27 EU Member States. The delegates speak a wide range of different languages, from English, French and Spanish to Polish, Czech and Hungarian. As a rule they meet several times a year. Simultaneous interpreters are present at the meetings to ensure that the participants can communicate with one another. Related documents such as agreements and minutes are also translated from one language to another.
2009
2009 Christmas card
Lumière de la nuit is the name of the 2009 Christmas card, published as
part of a series of cards by Aschaffenburg artists by Wieser & Keßler.
We can perceive a candle in the motif of last year, and in this picture,
the artist, Matthias Sellmer, has focused on the theme of Christmas celebration. The dark of the night is illuminated by this festive occasion.
Frankfurt Book Fair 2009
From October 14 to 18, 2009 the world’s biggest book fair again opened its doors. At the Translators’ Centre, Norma Keßler, technical translator for architecture and design, and her colleague, Babette Schrooten, technical translator for medicine and equestrian sport, talked about the importance of specialisation, its opportunities and risks and about ways of becoming specialised.
Programme of the Translators´ Centre (pdf, 1.27 MB)
International Conference “Interpreting the Future”
From September 11 to 13, 2009 the international conference “Interpreting the Future” took place in Berlin. 1,600 participants from 42 countries met at the Free University in Berlin to discuss the future of the profession and the challenges arising from globalisation.
One and one makes more than two
For BDÜ info NRW Martina Wieser and Norma Keßler report on their successful collaboration in a partnership, how they progressed from individual market contestants to partners and the synergy gained from combining their skills, experience and knowledge.
Article in BDÜ info NRW June 2009 (pdf, 55 KB) –
only available in German
Relaunch of Wieser & Keßler GbR website
In June 2009, the new website of Wieser & Keßler went online. It was designed by idealduplex and contains a lot of new information.
Norma Keßler – Member of the Board of the BDÜ
On March 21, 2009 the annual general meeting of the Federal Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ) elected Norma Keßler to the office of Board Member. In this capacity she will be responsible for public relations.
2008
Article on translators of non-fiction in the trade journal MDÜ 5/08
In her article, Norma Keßler describes her work as translator of
non-fiction books in the fields of architecture, art and design.
The MDÜ is the members’ journal of the BDÜ, the German Association of Translators and Interpreters. It is published every
two months and read by some 5,500 members, among other subscribers.
Article from MDÜ 5/08 (pdf, 143 KB) –
only available in German
Christmas Cards 2008
A Christmas card from the series Aschaffenburger Künstlerkarten designed for Wieser & Keßler was issued for the fourth time in 2008. This latest card in the series is something special. Because of personal contacts to the artist, Matthias Sellmer, Martina Wieser and Norma Keßler had the chance to select a suitable theme for the Christmas card from the artist’s works.
Photography exhibition "Interpreters at the Nuremberg war trials" at the Regional Court of Aschaffenburg
On October 30, 2008 the photography exhibition of the Bavarian branch of the BDÜ, the German Association of Interpreters and Translators, was opened. It was organised by the BDÜ's regional group of which Norma Keßler and Martina Wieser are active members. The exhibition featuring impressive photos by Ray d’Addario was very well received by the public.
Information on exhibition (pdf, 32 KB) –
only available in German
"60 Years of Israel" – Symposium in Frankfurt
on June 7, 2008
Martina Wieser organised the simultaneous translation at the symposium "60 Years of Israel" hosted by the Haus am Dom in Frankfurt. She translated presentations, panel discussions and interviews simultaneously into English.
Symposium Programme (pdf, 1.48 MB) –
only available in German
Membership in professional associations is gaining in importance
The Association of Interpreters and Translators (BDÜ) is the largest professional association of its kind in Germany. It stands for highest professionalism and quality. Martina Wieser is a full member of the Association of Conference Interpreters within the BDÜ (VKD) and Norma Keßler is deputy chair of the BDÜ’s Bavarian regional association.
2007
Kenneth Frampton reviewed
Reviews of the German translation of Kenneth Frampton, "The Evolution of 20th Century Architecture: A Synoptic Account", Springer Verlag, Vienna 2007 published in "der architekt 6/07 – Organ des Bundes Deutscher Architekten BDA", page 15.
Review (pdf, 47 KB) – only available in German
"Quo vadis, translator?"
Martina Wieser and Norma Keßler discussing the prospects of the profession at the workshop for translators and interpreters organised by the Bavarian branch of the German interpreters’ and translators’ association.
Book Fair October 10–14, 2007 in Frankfurt
Norma Keßler at the Translators' Centre of the
Frankfurt Book Fair.
"Living Systems" translated by Norma Kessler
Liat Margolis, Alexander Robinson
"Living Systems. Innovative Materialien und Technologien
für die Landschaftsarchitektur" Birkhäuser Verlag, Basel 2007
The striking texts and vivid pictures of "Living Systems" present innovative projects in the field of landscape design. The term landscape is used in a broad sense
and refers to green indoor spaces, parks and gardens, and large-scale environmental restoration.
BDÜ panel discussion "Three Years of JVEG",
June 29, 2007
Norma Keßler welcomes the guests on the panel and in the audience.
Article from MDÜ 3/2007 (pdf, 1,58 MB) –
only available in German
Interpreters – Connecting people across
languages and cultures
Our flyer on Conference Interpreting covers all
key aspects of this topic, from technical equipment to team organisation to the philosophy with which
we approach the task.
Download (pdf, 112 KB) or ask for the printed version –
only available in German
2006/2005
Latest publication
The following title, translated by Norma Keßler, appeared on time
for the Frankfurt Book Fair 2006: German translation of "Encuadernación. Las técnicas y los procesos paso a paso para
la protección y embellecimiento de los libros" by Josep Cambras
SOS-Kinderdorf International – Position Paper
"A child's right to a family",
family-based child care –
The experience, learning and vision of SOS Children's Villages, translated into German by Martina Wieser
Download (pdf, 3,65 MB) – only available in German
IFA World Conference of the IMF in Frankfurt
on September 26 and 27, 2006
Wieser & Keßler organised a team of 18 interpreters for participants from 24 countries.
IFA World Conference – Download als PDFonly available in German
Norma Keßler – deputy chair of the BDÜ
Bavarian Regional Association
On March 11, 2006 Norma Keßler was elected deputy chairperson of the BDÜ (Federal Association of Interpreters
and Translators), Bavarian Regional Association.
www.bdue-bayern.de
Recent publications
The following titles, translated by Norma Keßler, appeared in 2006:
- German translation of "El Metal" by José Antonio Ares
- German translation of the essay by Joseph Grima My view is from the south, p. 38-43 in: "2000-2006. Neue Architektur in Südtirol - Architetture recenti in Alto Adige – New Architecture in South Tyrol" edited by Bettina Schlorhaufer
- German translation of "Art becomes Architecture becomes Art. A Conversation between Vito Acconci and Kenny Schachter, moderated by Lilian Pfaff" edited by Cristina Bechtler
Court interpreting
Article on working as a court interpreter
in the Main-Echo of March 30, 2005.
Article from Main-Echo (pdf, 33 KB) –
only available in German
