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Provocative aesthetics: British director and artist Peter Greenaway turns 75
He defines himself as a philosopher and an artist: As the unconventional British filmmaker Peter Greenaway celebrates his 75th birthday, here’s a look back at his career.The 1980s were Peter Greenaway’s golden era. Between 1982 and 1989, he directed five films which received a lot of attention and acclaim and established him as a star …
Traveling down Picasso’s path to Guernica
A major new exhibition in Madrid focuses on the artistic journey that led Picasso to paint his monumental anti-war masterpiece, “Guernica.” The iconic work turns 80 this year.Madrid’s Reina Sofia museum of modern art is opening a major exhibition on Tuesday to underline the upcoming 80th anniversary of Picasso’s monumental painting “Guernica.” “Pity and Terror: …
Will Brexit bring the curtain down on British-European classical music duet?
The Italian author, composer and stage director Dario Fo once said, “The arts, literature and music are the connecting link of Europe.” Brexit is now putting his words to the test.In her Article 50 letter initiating the two-year negotiation period, Theresa May stated that the UK would leave the European Union (EU) but not Europe. …
Spectacular skyscraper opens in Seoul
The fifth tallest skyscraper in the world opens on Monday in the South Korean capital Seoul. The Lotte World Tower with its 123 floors in the southern district of Jamsil stands 555 meters (1,819 ft.) tall.The opening was marked on Sunday by a great fireworks display. The Korea Times reported that for eleven minutes 30,000 …
In Video: Egypt turns dark for Earth Hour
G7 culture ministers discuss trafficking of looted artifacts
Culture ministers from the Group of Seven industrialized countries gathered in Italy for their first-ever formal meeting to discuss the looting and trafficking of cultural treasures.The culture ministers from the G7 nations – Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the United States – gathered in Florence, Italy, for a two-day meeting that concluded on …
Graffiti vandals damage Rome frieze
A giant frieze depicting the history of Rome on the walls lining the River Tiber has been damaged by graffiti writers, to the dismay of its creator, William Kentridge.The South African artist said he was at a loss to understand why Rome authorities had not removed graffiti as soon it appeared along the bottom of …
Berlin 24/7: After the theft of the Big Maple Leaf
A simple ladder and a wheelbarrow were all that was needed to steal a coin worth millions from Berlin’s Bode Museum. DW’s columnist Gero Schliess reacts.People, this theft has what it takes to become legendary! Right after the news came out that a $1-million coin was stolen from a Berlin museum, Twitter users immediately added …
Censored East German filmmaker Egon Günther turns 90
Despite his problems with East German authorities, Egon Günther untiringly kept on directing bold films. He should obtain more recognition as one of the great names of German film history.In a fair retrospective of German film history, filmmaker Egon Günther should be included in the same list as the great West German directors. Kluge, Wenders, …
Berlin street artists convert old bank into free museum
Berlin has long been a street art hub. Now the city’s artists have a new playground: an 80-room former bank that’s awaiting demolition. The temporary museum is open to the public – including a virtual reality exhibit.On a sunny weekday in Berlin, the graffiti-tagged room on the ground floor of a soon-to-be-demolished bank is a …
Turkish court blocks Booking.com website
A Turkish commercial court has ordered the blocking of travel website Booking.com over alleged unfair competition its hotel and flight reservations platform may pose to local firms.”The decision has been taken to halt the unfair competition activities of Booking.com. in a case brought by Tursab,” the Association of Turkish Travel Agencies, Tursab said in a …
Recipe: Passatelli noodles from Faenza
Italy is famous for its pasta dishes, and each region has its own recipes. The town of Faenza, near Bologna, is home to a type of noodle found only there: passatelli, which is typical for the cuisine of Emilia Romagna. Recipe for Passatelli (serves 4) Ingredients: 300 grams Grana Padano or Parmesan cheese 200 grams of …
Berlin adds subway stations to protected list
Seven subway stations of the German capital’s U7 subway line have been put on a preservation order as important examples of post-war modernity. That means 88 of Berlin’s 173 subway stations are now protected.Berlin’s senator for culture, Klaus Lederer, together with Sigrid Nikutta, the manager of Berlin’s Public Transport Service (BVG) and Jörg Haspel, the …
Hear a demonic horseman and a warhorse of the repertory
A symphony with diabolical overtones by the undeservedly little-known composer Nikolai Myaskovsky and Sergei Rachmaninov’s ever-popular Third Piano Concerto are both up this hour. Highly regarded by fellow composers Prokofiev and Shostakovich, Nikolai Myaskovsky was largely neglected in Russia and the rest of the world then and now, writing most of his 27 symphonies for the …
“A Day for Women” to be screened in African, Asian, and Latin American Film Festival
The film achieved four awards at the 65th Egyptian Catholic Centre Cinema Festival
Europe’s best magicians meet in Bonn
International magicians will be fascinating audiences during the Magic Weeks, running until the beginning of April in Bonn. DW met the European Magic Champion, Patrick Lehnen, to discuss the tricks of the trade.Patrick Lehnen won two awards at the European Championship of Magic in 2017, the First Prize for General Magic and the Grand Prix …
India by the Nile celebrates 70 years of Egyptian-Indian diplomatic relations
We believe that the youth of Egypt will be the bridge between Egypt and India, says Indian ambassador to Egypt
Picky, warmth-loving beer-hater: Who was Immanuel Kant?
Immanuel Kant followed a disciplined bedtime routine and believed that light created bugs. The quirks of the world-famous philosopher – and his odd relationship to his servant – are the subject of a unique graphic novel.Known for his moral philosophy and reliance on human reason, Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) was also a man of structure and …
Egypt turns dark for Earth Hour
We seek the help of developed countries to face climate change, says Minister of Environment
Massive German-built cruise ship ‘Norwegian Joy’ leaves port
The world’s fourth-biggest cruise ship will cater exclusively for Chinese tourists. It leaves its German birthplace to sail to the north sea for testing.German-built luxury cruise liner “Norwegian Joy” was due for its maiden voyage on Sunday night. The Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) ship is the first in its fleet purpose-built for the Chinese tourism …
Happy 70th birthday, Sir Elton
Bright glittery suits, plateau shoes, feather boas and crazy glasses: in the 1970s, Elton John was one of the most flashy characters in pop music. Decades later, he is in a civil partnership and the father of two sons.With dozens of mega hits and almost 300 million albums sold, Elton John is a living legend. …
Rodin’s lover, sculptor Camille Claudel, gets museum in Paris
French sculptor Camille Claudel was Auguste Rodin’s lover – and spent her art career in his shadow. Nearly 75 years after her death, France is finally recognizing Claudel with a national museum.French sculptor Camille Claudel, who was more famous for being Rodin’s tragic lover and collaborator than for her own work as an artist, always …
#PrayforLondon: Twitter responds to London attacks
In the wake of the London attack, there was an outpouring of concern on social media, especially via the #Prayfor hashtag used also after the Paris, Nice, Brussels and Berlin terrorist attacks.A European metropolis was again the target of an attack when on Wednesday afternoon a man drove a car into a group of passersby …
White pride and prejudice: Why the alt-right has adopted Jane Austen
Members of the US “alt-right” appear to have developed a taste for British literary classics. But how do they think this will help the white nationalist cause?The “alt-right” – a movement of internet-savvy, far-right nationalists in the United States – likes to provoke. Its members gather online, exchanging extremist views on blogging platforms and message …
D-CAF returns for a sixth edition of art festivities
This season comes with the message of “discovering the power and extent of human self-expression”
Cairo Opera House hosts “Women from Egypt” Exhibition
Aiming to celebrate the national women’s day, the “Women from Egypt” exhibition was held on the 16 March at Al-Hanager theatre under the supervision of Vinous Fouad, the head of the Literary and Competitions Affairs Central Administration and the undersecretary of the Ministry of Culture. The exhibition witnessed the participation of 60 artists, who received …
The Ahrenshoop artists‘ colony turns 125
In the Baltic seaside resort of Ahrenshoop, a week of festivities starting on March 25 will kick off celebrations set to last until October to mark the 125th anniversary of the founding of its artists‘ colony.680 residents, two artists’ houses, six galleries: those numbers clearly show where the Baltic resort of Ahrenshoop on the Fischland-Darss-Zingst …
In Video: Al-Refai followers celebrate his birth in Qala
Egypt plays big role in Art Dubai and local shows
Cairo’s Art Talks gallery participated in the exhibition for the first time
Travel ban, strong dollar seen putting damper on US tourism sector
Travel and tourism’s contribution to the US economy will grow at a slower pace this year than in 2016, the World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) has said.US President Donald Trump earlier this month signed a revised executive order banning citizens from six Muslim-majority nations from travelling to the United States, which some have warned …