Now playing Next Culture news Alicia Keys gives impromptu performance at London's St Pancras station Keys was "on fire" as she performed a string of her hits on Sir Elton John's piano at St. Pancras International Station. 13/12/2023
Now playing Next Art Madrid's Prado Museum reveals the hidden backside of art masterpieces A new exhibition at Madrid's Prado museum is throwing a spotlight on the reverse side of around 100 paintings, letting visitors see labels, seals and sketches that are usually hidden from view. 12/12/2023
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Now playing Next Art Exhibition of 'Accidentally Wes Anderson' photographs opens in London The Accidentally Wes Anderson Exhibition in South Kensington, London, is the latest manifestation of a social media phenomenon that began six years ago when Wally Koval, a self-proclaimed "nerd" and "Anderson fan-boy," launched an Instagram account with the same name. 11/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Imhotep Museum in Saqqara reopens to the public after restoration Considered one of the most significant archaeological museums in Egypt, the Imhotep Museum, in the Saqqara necropolis complex, reopens its doors after renovation. 06/12/2023
Now playing Next Art Tom Hanks takes Londoners to the moon with immersive show A new immersive documentary produced by actor Tom Hanks retraces the Apollo missions which landed 12 people on the moon. 06/12/2023
Now playing Next Food and Drink The Icelandic brewery selling pea and red cabbage flavoured Christmas beer A Christmas beer made from green peas and marinated red cabbage has become a festive hit in Iceland. Made by a small Reykjavik brewery, the recipe is inspired by Iceland's Christmas dinner. 06/12/2023
Now playing Next Design How the snow globe was invented more than a century ago... by accident In the early 1900s, Vienna-based surgical instrument maker Erwin Perzy was asked to create a bright surgical lightbulb, but instead, he invented the snow globe. 05/12/2023
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Now playing Next Art Idris Elba and Naomi Campbell pose for 'timeless' Pirelli calendar Visual artist Prince Gyasi photographed this year's Pirelli Calendar, featuring stars like Naomi Campbell, Idris Elba, and Angela Bassett. The theme is "Timeless," with Gyasi selecting individuals who inspired him throughout his life. 01/12/2023
Now playing Next Culture news 'Killers of the Flower Moon' receives its first major award 'Killers of the Flower Moon' has been named the best film of the year by the New York Film Critics Circle, the film's first major win in the awards season, which kicked off in earnest with November's Gotham Awards. 01/12/2023
Now playing Next Lifestyle 'We belong': LGBTQ community finds haven in Kosovo's Bubble Pub As the sun rises over Kosovo’s Pristina, the call to Muslim morning prayer from tens of minarets echoes through the city, just as the last call sees patrons at the capital's first and only LGBT bar Bubble Pub wrap up an evening of socialising and partying. 30/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Austria region Salzkammergut becomes 2024 European Capital of Culture The town of Bad Ischl will serve as the banner city for the event, hosting nearly 200 projects in the extensive Salzkammergut program. 29/11/2023
Now playing Next Art Meet the animal rescue shelter hosting an auction of art made by dogs Rescue dogs in Bristol are unleashing their inner artists to raise funds for the struggling Animal Rescue Centre (ARC). 29/11/2023
Now playing Next Art Take a look inside Paris' newly reopened Maritime Museum Renovated at a cost of €72.2 million, the museum aims to attract 300,000 visitors annually, tripling its previous attendance. 28/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Satirical Putin play defies pro-Kremlin sentiment in Bulgaria The play, adapted by director Galin Stoev, portrays President Putin in a unique, satirical light and addresses war crimes in Ukraine. 27/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Own a piece of TV royalty: 'The Crown' props to hit the auction block Props from "The Crown," including Princess Diana's "revenge" dress replica and a 10 Downing Street façade, will be auctioned in London in early 2024, allowing fans to own a piece of TV history from the recently concluded Netflix series. 24/11/2023
Now playing Next Art Impressionists on Paper: London exhibition showcases rare masterpieces Van Gogh, Degas, Cézanne – a host of the world’s greatest artists are being celebrated at a new one-of-a-kind exhibition in London. 24/11/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Changing of the Guard play PSY's 'Gangnam Style' and BLɅϽKPIИK's hits A tribute to South Korea took place in front of Buckingham Palace on Wednesday afternoon during the Changing of the Guard, as the military band played songs from the country. 23/11/2023