Cultural Digest: Don’t miss this week’s European events

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Dear Euronews Culture loyal readers, according to the report, 546 words Means “to get drunk” in English. But what could be better than having a “full view” on the weekend? It’s about embracing art and culture that enriches the soul and moves the heart.

Here are this week’s recommendations.

theater

“The Picture of Dorian Gray” London, UK

Sarah Snook aka Shiv Royinheritance‘ fan is starring in a one-woman stage adaptation of Oscar Wilde’s ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ at the Royal Haymarket Theatre. The costumes are wonderfully campy, and the performances (Snoke plays a total of 26 different characters) are exhilarating. It’s a fresh, fun take on a classic that infuses innovation and keeps it youthful.

exhibition

“Edward Burtynsky – New Works”, London, UK

A new solo exhibition at London’s Flowers Gallery showcases the Canadian artist’s striking and unsettling photographic language edward burtynsky. From the coal mines of Australia to the eroded landscapes of Turkiye, Burtynski’s more than 40-year career has been defined by his ability to confound and astonish in equal measure with stark, gigantic images of environmental destruction. I’m here.

“The Time is Always Now: Artists Reframe the Black Figure”, London, UK

A major new exhibition at London’s National Portrait Gallery will center on 22 black artists, showcasing their eclectic paintings as part of an exploration of the portrayal of black figures in contemporary art. , drawings, and sculptures will be on display.

Curator Echo Eshun said the show is an invitation to think about what “the Black experience, Black lived experience, Black identity and being, being, and history” looks like. .

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“Histoire de ne pas rire” and “Imagine”, Brussels, Belgium

For those who are excited about surrealism, Brussels has put it in the spotlight. Two new large-scale exhibitions Celebrating 100 years: “Histoire de ne pas l’ille” at the Brussels Art Center Beaux-Arts focuses on the Belgian surrealist scene, while “Imagine” at the Royal Museums brings together international surrealists.

Belgian Foreign Minister Haja Rabib tweeted that the exhibition was “an opportunity to discover major works that spark our imaginations and challenge our perceptions.”

festivals and events

“Horzezon Literary Festival”, Veszprém, Hungary

Bookworm, come here!of Horzezon Literary Festival is back for its third year, with more than 70 events held in 10 different locations over four days. Interact with like-minded people, take part in workshops, participate in talk shows and theater shows, try your hand at drawing manga and in general, find ways to relieve your February flat mood with literary fun. This is an opportunity to replace it with charm and charm.

“Expo4Art”, Paris, France

See paintings, sculptural photography and more by some of the world’s best young artists this weekend at Expo4Art at Al des Blancs Manteau. The perfect event for art collectors and enthusiasts to discover exciting new creative voices. Admission is free.

movie

Berlinale Film Festival 2024

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The 74th Berlinale Film Festival is coming to a close, but the past week has been in full swing, with plenty of exciting films showing.from the opener “Such a small thing” Rose West’s captivating return starring Cillian Murphy “Love Lies Bleeding”veteran film critic David Mauricand has been on-site and tirelessly attending film screenings to make sure you know what you should be watching. Something you can not do.

If you want to know more about the behind-the-scenes chaos of attending a film festival, be sure to read David’s play-by-play. Director Martin Scorsese’s press conference.

perfect days

In our dopamine-fueled digital world, it’s easy to get caught up in the constant distractions and forget about the peace and presence that exists in everyday life. This feel-good philosophy is at the heart of Wim Wender’s latest film, Perfect Days, now in UK cinemas.

Set in Tokyo, Japan, Hirayama (Government Office) is an elderly, hard-working toilet cleaner who finds joy in life’s small pleasures, such as waking up before sunrise, watering plants, and reading before bed. I will follow Hiroshi. These rhythmic routines are only interrupted when his teenage niece Nico (Arisa Nakano) makes a surprise visit to his small apartment. It’s a chance encounter that, if you just pay more attention to it, will make you think more about the beauty of existence.

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Film critic David Mauricand writes: “After all, it’s not that hard to find the lyrical in the everyday. Sometimes you just have to have hope, take the time to stop, look, and smack Nina Simone. perfection.”

Read the full review here.

TV series

Avatar: The Last Airbender

Six years after its announcement, the live-action version of Avatar: The Last Airbender has finally arrived on Netflix.

Expectations were sky-high, and the original ’90s animated show cultivated a huge and very loyal fanbase (which was less than happy with M. Night Shyamalan’s 2010 animated attempt ). did).

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Non-stop action and detailed visuals follow the last airbender, a boy named Aang, who must master all four elements to restore world peace. While it may never match the prestige of the nostalgia-filled original, this latest edition promises to please fans through its dedicated world-building and spectacular special effects.

music

MGMT: “Loss of human life”

For many millennials, indie band MGMT represents the days of Tumblr-soaked adolescence, playing 2007’s “Time to Pretend,” turning every experience into a montage of youth. The band’s appeal has waned in the years since, but the title track from their 2018 album Little Dark Age recently gained traction on the video app TikTok (though it has become a depressing topic among far-right extremist creators). result). Excitingly, their fifth studio album, Loss of Life, feels both fresh and familiar, with a psychedelic track inspired by the likes of David Bowie and Simon & Garfunkel. The genre mash-up also features a collaboration with French singer-songwriter Christine and the Queens. . Headphones on/in – time to pretend to be a kid again.