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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Culture • 7:40 AM
19 min
A Helen Frankenthaler exhibition in Florence, Ezra Collective's 'Dance, No One’s Watching' and (an anti-climactic) update on French cinema's infamous 'Emmanuelle' - here's what's new in Europe this week.
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Rijksmuseum celebrates 4000 years of Asian bronze masterpieces in major exhibition
Culture • 12:15 AM
1 min
The Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam is showcasing over 75 Asian bronze masterpieces this autumn, many of which are being seen in Europe for the first time.
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Friday, september 27, 2024
Celebrated British actress Maggie Smith, star of Harry Potter and Downton Abbey, dies aged 89
Culture • 1:30 PM
10 min
The news of Maggie Smith's death has been confirmed by her sons.
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Ezra Collective's 'Dance, No One's Watching': Euronews Culture's verdict
Culture • 1:20 PM
5 min
British jazz band Ezra Collective's follow-up to their Mercury Prize-winning album is another joyous celebratory collection.
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'A musical for the open-minded': Book of Mormon reopens for a second run in Madrid
Culture • 1:05 PM
7 min
Lots of laughs, good catchy music and a strong critique of serious problems laced with doses of dark humour, ‘The Book of Mormon’ is a musical revelation that has conquered audiences in Madrid, the world's third biggest stage for musical theatre.
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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Emmanuelle' - Audrey Diwan's aimless erotic reboot
Culture • 11:21 AM
10 min
Award-winning French director Audrey Diwan updates the original 70s erotic film with a strangely dispassionate and pointless drama that proves to be one massive anti-climax.
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Monaco Yacht Show 2024: A celebration of the world’s finest yachts and ultra-luxury
Culture • 10:31 AM
1 min
Monaco Yacht Show has made its return to the idyllic Port Hercule to showcase some of the world’s finest superyachts and luxury vessels.
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How artist Olafur Eliasson is about to take over London, Berlin, Seoul and New York
Culture • 10:13 AM
10 min
Icelandic-Danish artist Olafur Eliasson is set to take over some of the world’s biggest public spaces in his most impressive installation piece yet.
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Brontë not Bronte: Misspelled memorial to the Brontë sisters finally gets corrected
Culture • 7:04 AM
3 min
85 years after the misspelled plaque first installed, three of the greatest British literary names have been corrected. Because it’s Brontë, not Bronte.
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Why has Naomi Campbell been barred from being charity trustee in England and Wales?
Culture • 6:39 AM
4 min
Supermodel Naomi Cambell founded Fashion For Relief in 2005 to relieve poverty. However, an investigation has found that only a small proportion of the charity's overall expenditure went to good causes.
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What are the must-see films at this year’s BFI London Film Festival?
Culture • 5:55 AM
37 min
Here are the 15 films you need to see at this year's LFF - from future Oscar hopefuls to powerful protest films and absurdist comedies, there's truly something for everyone in this 68th edition's vibrant line-up.
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‘From Istanbul to New York’: Pari Dukovic’s photography exhibition debuts in Istanbul
Culture • 5:24 AM
9 min
Award-winning photographer Pari Dukovic's exhibition "From Istanbul to New York: A Photographer's Journey" showcases his dynamic portraits and personal artistic evolution.
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Rebranding mathematics: How researchers came together to create France’s first maths museum
Culture • 12:50 AM
26 min
As the Paris Mathematics Museum turns one, Euronews Culture speaks to two of its main organisers about the unusual process that led to France’s first maths museum.
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Inflatable jackets and Dior live archery: The best of Paris Fashion Week so far
Culture • 12:25 AM
1 min
Here are some standout moments from Paris Fashion Week so far, as the world’s top fashion houses take center stage in the French capital.
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Thursday, september 26, 2024
European Day of Languages celebrates the continent's linguistic diversity
Culture • 2:40 PM
6 min
Part of what makes Europe such a bountiful well of cultures is its linguistic diversity. The annual European Day of Languages celebrates it.
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Spanish Armada galleon sails into London 400 years late
Culture • 1:40 PM
2 min
The boat, which reproduces a 17th century model, will remain in London until 6 October, after having travelled more than 100,000 nautical miles around the world.
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Sex, murder, and a flooded stage: Bold new production of Lady Macbeth of Mtsensk stuns in Barcelona
Culture • 11:01 AM
13 min
Water and tragedy collide in Alex Ollé's bold new interpretation of Dmitri Shostakovich’s opera.
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Thom Yorke to rework Radiohead’s ‘Hail To The Thief’ for new ‘Hamlet’ production
Culture • 9:38 AM
6 min
Thom Yorke will orchestrate his band’s 2003 album for a cast of 20 musicians and actors, in an updated version of “Hamlet” that will focus on state corruption and paranoia.
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Bundy and Dahmer explored in London's new serial killer exhibition: But is it a step too far?
Culture • 8:38 AM
14 min
London’s newest visitor attraction is a gore fest that revels in the murder and mayhem of serial killers.
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James Cameron joins board of AI company – and faces backlash
Culture • 12:08 AM
7 min
A major coup for AI... A kick in the teeth for some creatives and fans.
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Wednesday, september 25, 2024
Moog music: The most influential electronic instrument turns 60
Culture • 2:33 PM
9 min
In 1964, Robert Moog released the first Moog Synthesizer, changing the face of all music forever.
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Billie Eilish partners with Google Maps to offer fans eco-friendly and sustainable options for tour
Culture • 10:29 AM
7 min
As part of her upcoming worldwide tour, Hit Me Hard And Soft: The Tour, Billie Eilish is working with Google Maps to help fans make more sustainable choices when travelling to her shows.
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Isabella Rossellini to receive lifetime achievement award from European Film Academy
Culture • 9:25 AM
3 min
The 'Blue Velvet' star will be honoured with the European Achievement in World Cinema award at this year's European Film Awards in Lucerne, Switzerland, in December.
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Lady Gaga announces surprise ‘Joker 2’ companion album ‘Harlequin’
Culture • 8:46 AM
8 min
Looks like we’re getting not one but two Lady Gaga albums in the coming months...
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'Colossal depths of humanity': Inside the Turner Prize exhibition
Culture • 7:16 AM
12 min
As the Tate Britain exhibition of this year's Turner Prize nominees goes on show, Euronews Culture speaks to curator Linsey Young and reviews the 2024 cohort.
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The Reykjavík International Film Festival celebrates emerging cinema and film greats
Culture • 6:15 AM
8 min
The curtain rises Thursday (26 September) on the 21st Reykjavík International Film Festival (RIFF) – Iceland’s biggest annual film event – bringing an impressive roster of screenings, events and famous guests to the Icelandic capital.
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A rare 18th century 300-carat diamond with links to Marie Antoinette is going up for auction
Culture • 5:58 AM
1 min
The historic piece, which was owned by the highest ranking of aristocracy and worn during at least two royal coronations, is part of auction chain Sotheby's 'Royal and Noble' sale in Geneva this November.
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Tuesday, september 24, 2024
Liverpool to stage landmark climate action concerts with Massive Attack, IDLES and Nile Rodgers
Culture • 3:03 PM
5 min
The English city of Liverpool has been named the world’s first “Accelerator City” for climate action by the United Nation’s climate change program. In November, three special gigs will take place in Liverpool...
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Playful penguins to caged parrots: The winners of the Bird Photographer of the Year 2024
Culture • 2:42 PM
23 min
Canadian photographer Patricia Homonylo was crowned Bird Photographer of the Year, while 14-year-old Andrés Luis Domínguez Blanco took home the Young Bird Photographer of the Year prize.
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Olivia Newton-John song unveiled two years after her death
Culture • 1:02 PM
2 min
The proceeds from the never-before-heard song benefit the Olivia Newton-John Foundation Fund, which sponsors global research into plant medicine for cancer.
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Design September sets Brussels abuzz as Belgian capital focuses on re-usable and adaptable designs
Culture • 11:42 AM
12 min
September is design month across many European capitals and Brussels is no exception, with the city's art scene coming to life for four weeks.
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AI, Ukraine and freedom of expression were hot topics at the G7 Ministers’ Meeting on Culture
Culture • 10:40 AM
6 min
The 2024 G7 Culture meeting wrapped up in Italy on Saturday. Among the key themes of the ministers’ concluding declaration were restoration in Ukraine, the opportunities and dangers posed by AI, and the protection of freedom of expression.
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Student Academy Award winners announced and head to London this year
Culture • 10:37 AM
4 min
Here are the winners of this year’s Student Academy Awards, with the ceremony taking place next month in London as opposed to the US. Academy CEO Bill Kramer’s international outreach initiative continues, to further highlight global membership growth.
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Speed puzzlers from 68 countries battle for glory at Spain's World Jigsaw Championships
Culture • 10:10 AM
1 min
The four-day event in Valladolid in Spain gathers 3,500 of the best puzzlers, working individually or in teams, for the chance to be crowned champion.
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New Oscar Wilde statue condemned for being ‘hideous’ by author’s grandson
Culture • 9:17 AM
6 min
The conceptual sculpture of Oscar Wilde, designed by late Scottish artist Sir Eduardo Paolozzi, has been criticised by the famous author’s grandson.
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Hitting peak 90s nostalgia: What we think deserves a comeback
Culture • 7:17 AM
31 min
The era’s influence continues to shape pop culture and fashion. And with the news that Tamagotchi is having a moment again, we look back to the 90s and consider the things we'd like to bring back... And no, Mr Blobby isn't one of them.
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs’ music streams jump after arrest and indictment
Culture • 7:06 AM
2 min
Industry data and analytics company Luminate said the hip-hop mogul’s music saw an average 18.3% increase in on-demand streams during the week of his arrest compared to the prior week.
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Iran pardons Grammy Award winner whose song became an anthem to the 2022 protests
Culture • 6:47 AM
3 min
Iranian singer Shervin Hajipour was sentenced to prison for his Mahsa Amini protest anthem. He has reportedly been pardoned, after the two year anniversary of Amini's death last week.
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Three decades later, French cult film 'La Haine' is set to return as hip-hop musical
Culture • 5:46 AM
9 min
Nearly 30 years after 'La Haine' shocked audiences with its portrayal of police brutality and violence in France's suburbs, director Mathieu Kassovitz is reviving the story as a stage musical.
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After years of complaints, new UK watchdog aims to help arts workers speak out against harassment
Culture • 12:35 AM
5 min
The Creative Industries Independent Standards Authority (CIISA) was conceived as a space for British arts workers to report abusive behaviour including bullying and harassment. It’s set to launch next year.
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Monday, september 23, 2024
Madonna mania to Prada's sci-fi collection: Here's everything you missed at Milan Fashion Week
Culture • 3:01 PM
1 min
From Dolce & Gabbana’s Madonna-inspired drama to Fendi’s chic art deco throwback, Milan Fashion Week served up bold looks and big moments. Here are some of the highlights you won’t want to miss!
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Guillermo del Toro on AI: 'It can do semi-compelling screensavers'
Culture • 2:23 PM
4 min
Renowned director and Oscar winner Guillermo del Toro is no fan of artificial intelligence: "The value of art is not in how much it costs and how little effort it requires. It's how much would you risk to be in its presence."
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Safe from harm: How global collaboration is helping protect the world’s cultural heritage
Culture • 1:22 PM
11 min
Euronews Culture meets the former Scotland Yard detective leading the Victoria and Albert Museum’s response to threats to the world’s cultural heritage sites.
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Czech man arrested for deliberately smashing Ai Weiwei sculpture at Italy art show opening
Culture • 11:50 AM
9 min
The man who destroyed the blue-and-white “Porcelain Cube” sculpture in Bologna is apparently well known in the art world for wreaking havoc.
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No buzz, no problem: Germany sees non-alcoholic drinks gain popularity
Culture • 11:38 AM
4 min
Statistics from the National Breweries Association show that there has been a steady decline in beer sales since 2015.
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Lisbon’s Modern Art Centre reopens with stunning €58m revamp by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma
Culture • 11:05 AM
1 min
Lisbon's Modern Art Centre (CAM) is reopening to the public after a €58 million overhaul by acclaimed Japanese architect Kengo Kuma.
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Viral South Korean Olympic shooter Kim Ye-ji lands first acting role as an assassin
Culture • 10:20 AM
3 min
Having risen to global social media stardom during the Olympics, Kim Ye-ji will soon be making her acting debut, hitting screens in upcoming spinoff series ‘Crush’.
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What is a Stolperstein and why is there controversy in the Netherlands?
Culture • 9:48 AM
6 min
In the Netherlands, a row about who should and shouldn’t get their stumbling stone has started...
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Designer thrones: Celebrity-designed toilet seats to be auctioned for charity WaterAid
Culture • 7:23 AM
7 min
Toilet seats designed by several artists and celebrities are to be auctioned for WaterAid. "It’s easy to take toilets for granted, but together with clean water and good hygiene, they can save lives," says WaterAid chief executive.
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Pioneering Spanish artist Pedro Sandoval hails the rise of AI
Culture • 5:31 AM
9 min
The images generated by this technology are based on the works of Pedro Sandoval who strongly defends the use of this tool. What's important he says is to not forget the past by educating new generations about culture.
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Sunday, september 22, 2024
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Friday, september 20, 2024
World Paella Day: How to make the perfect traditional Valencian Paella
Culture • 2:46 PM
1 min
It's World Paella Day! To celebrate here's a guide on how to make a perfect traditional Valencian Paella.
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The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
Culture • 1:58 PM
19 min
Francis Ford Coppola's 'Megalopolis'; the Wellcome Collection's 'Hard Graft' exhibition; Oktoberfest; 'Agatha All Along'; and new music from Katy Perry, Manu Chao and Jamie XX - here's what to digest in Europe this weekend.
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Euronews Culture's Verdict on Manu Chao, Jamie xx & Katy Perry's comeback albums
Culture • 1:17 PM
13 min
Manu Chao is back after 17 years since his last studio effort.
Jamie xx took nine years to follow up his stunning debut ‘In Colour’.
Katy Perry releases her seventh album after the critical and commercial flop of ‘Smile’ in 2020.
All are on the hunt for a
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France to pay €120 million to uproot 30,000 hectares of vineyards
Culture • 1:00 PM
7 min
France plans to uproot 30,000 hectares of grape vines as wine consumption continues to drop.
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Stairway to tension: France and Italy dispute ownership of Spanish Steps
Culture • 11:48 AM
17 min
A row over whether France or Italy owns Rome's iconic Spanish Steps has caused controversy and reopened old wounds between the two countries as G7 Culture Ministers gather in Naples and Pompeii this weekend.
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Sagrada Família’s Jesus Christ tower and Chapel of the Assumption aims for completion in 2025
Culture • 8:15 AM
7 min
Work on Barcelona’s Sagrada Família’s Jesus Christ tower and Chapel of the Assumption aims for completion in 2025.
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Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Megalopolis' - Coppola's disastrously overblown and dull folly
Culture • 7:10 AM
11 min
Francis Ford Coppola returns to the big screen after 13 years with a passion project that has to be seen to be believed. And we don’t mean that in a good way.
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