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Music brings cultures together

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Qatar and Mexico connect through culture after the World Cup

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35th Doha International Book Fair honours Qatar’s history

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How this city reshaped jazz

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Preserving Karabakh’s musical heritage

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Karabakh’s music traditions combine performance, storytelling and improvisation, preserving cultural heritage across generations.

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A pastry rooted in seasonal and cultural practices

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Pakhlava, a layered pastry linked to Novruz, reflects shared cultural traditions, with recipes passed down through generations and prepared as part of seasonal celebrations.

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How DJs and producers connect local and global sounds in this capital

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In Baku, artists and DJs say electronic music is being developed as a platform for cultural exchange, collaboration and youth expression, connecting local performers with international acts and audiences.

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Doha becomes centre of FIFA football action over two months

In partnership with Media City

Doha has been buzzing with football over the past two months. The city hosted the U-17 World Cup, Arab Cup and Intercontinental Cup, drawing fans from across the region. Morocco’s thrilling 3-2 win over Jordan in the Arab Cup capped an exciting period of football.

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Inside the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra

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With players trained in different musical traditions, the Qatar Philharmonic Orchestra is reshaping how orchestral music is performed and experienced in the region.

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Doha Celebrates Franca Sozzani and Regional Fashion Talent

In partnership with Media City

Doha hosted the first Franca Fund Gala, honouring Franca Sozzani and raising over $4M for preventive genomics. Paired with M7’s Threads of Impact exhibition featuring 100 regional designers, the event spotlighted Qatar’s rise as a cultural and creative hub.

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Baku Creative Week celebrates culture and creative industries

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Baku Creative Week 2025 brought together artists, entrepreneurs and cultural leaders for the OIC Cultural Festival, showcasing heritage, creative industries and women’s empowerment through exhibitions, performances and discussions.

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New Abu Dhabi museum charts the UAE’s journey through time

In partnership with Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi

A new landmark in Abu Dhabi is opening its doors, telling the story of the UAE through the legacy of its founding father.

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Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi launches with immersive exhibits spanning Earth and space history

In partnership with Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi has opened the Middle East’s largest Natural History Museum, unveiling an ambitious journey through 13 billion years of Earth and cosmic history with rare fossils, immersive experiences and major scientific collections.

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Planting seeds of heritage and strokes of tradition in Chile | CULT

In partnership with Media City

In the coastal village of Matanzas, Chile, volunteers from Qatar Museums’ Years of Culture programme join locals to restore native plants and paint a mural celebrating Qatari and Chilean heritage.

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Innovation by Design Summit: Doha’s Creative Future

In partnership with Media City

Doha’s Innovation by Design Summit brought together global creatives to explore how AI, sustainability, fashion and architecture are redefining design, proving Qatar is shaping the future of creativity and innovation.

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Art as a voice for Sudan’s unseen struggles

In partnership with Media City

Seeing Sudan: Politics Through Art" at Georgetown University in Qatar showcases the resilience and creativity of Sudanese people. Artists like Alsarah, Khalid Albaih, and Omer Al Tijani highlight how art preserves cultural identity and raises awareness of Sudan's struggles amidst conflict.

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‘A Seat at the Table’ exhibition in Doha

In partnership with Media City

Qatar’s Museum of Islamic Art is serving up a feast for the senses with A Seat at the Table: Food and Feasting in the Islamic World. The exhibition explores the role of food in shaping identity, faith and cultural exchange.

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Gabala Music Festival: Six days of opera and jazz in the Caucasus

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Every summer, the Gabala International Music Festival turns this Azerbaijani mountain resort into an open-air stage, hosting world-class jazz, opera and orchestras against the backdrop of the Caucasus.

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When Sebastião Salgado explained his 'Genesis' to Euronews Culture

Following the death of Sebastião Salgado, we look back at Genesis, the Franco-Brazilian's global exhibition that paid tribute to the planet by showcasing more than 200 of his stunning black and white photographs, the result of eight years work and some 30 trips around the world.

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Uzbekistan showcases modernist Tashkent at Venice Biennale 2025

In partnership with Islamic Civilization Center in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan presents its modernist architectural legacy at the Venice Biennale, with a focus on one of the world’s largest solar furnaces and the future of sustainable design.

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Violin virtuosos shine at inaugural Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai

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In this episode of Cult, we go behind the scenes at the first Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai, where world-class performers competed for top prizes and a handcrafted violin.

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Immersive teamLab Phenomena opens in Abu Dhabi’s cultural district

In partnership with Saadiyat Cultural District Abu Dhabi

In this episode of Cult, we explore teamLab Phenomena Abu Dhabi, a vast immersive art space where digital works respond to the environment and visitor movement in real time.

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Dubai’s InClassica festival hosts major names in classical music

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In this episode of Cult, we’re in Dubai at InClassica, where international orchestras and soloists gather for two weeks of classical performances and new works by composer Alexey Shor.

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Fiddle me this: Classical violinists play for prestigious world crown

A dozen of the world’s finest violinists are locked in a fierce bow against bow battle to become the first-ever winner of the Classic Violin Olympus in Dubai.

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5 things you need to know about the Classic Violin Olympus International Competition

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Ahead of the finals for the Classic Violin Olympus International Competition in Dubai, here’s everything you need to know about one of the most prestigious and competitive musical competitions this year.

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Dubai’s InClassica International Music Festival returns with composer Alexey Shor at centre stage

The city of superlatives is a symphony of triumphs – and now classical music is in the Dubai spotlight once more.

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Watch violin virtuoso Gil Shaham live at InClassica Festival 2025

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Join us for a night of Mozart, Mendelssohn and Shor with one of the world’s finest violinists Gil Shaham for InClassica International Music Festival.

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Watches and Wonders 2025: how brands attract the next generation

At Watches and Wonders 2025 in Geneva, the fine watchmaking industry focuses on engaging young collectors. Brands showcase innovation in design, materials, and marketing to attract the next generation of enthusiasts.

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Inside Saatchi Gallery's flower exhibition: How flowers shape art, fashion and digital innovation

In this episode of Cult, we visit London's Saatchi Gallery, where an exhibition reveals how flowers inspire art, fashion and digital innovation - going beyond beauty to symbolise emotion, life and transformation.

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COP29 focuses on culture’s role in global climate solutions

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

In this episode of Cult, we explore how COP29 in Baku is redefining climate action by emphasizing culture’s essential role in driving sustainability, fostering resilience, and inspiring global collaboration.

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Saatchi Gallery spotlights black life, climate change, and community in three powerful exhibitions

In this episode of Cult, we dive into Saatchi Gallery's winter exhibitions, where black life, environmental fragility, and community spirit are celebrated through thought-provoking photography.

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GPHG 2024: Fine watchmaking celebrates this year's best creations

As it does every autumn, the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) is set to honour the year's most outstanding timepieces. The 24th awards ceremony will take place on 13 November at the Théâtre du Léman and will be broadcast live on Euronews.com.

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Baku’s Cinema Breeze event showcases Azerbaijan as a thriving global filmmaking hub

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In this episode of Cult, Baku's Cinema Breeze event highlights Azerbaijan's growing presence in the global film industry.

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Tashkent hosts 4th edition of World Conference on Creative Economy

In partnership with the Tourism Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan

In this episode of Cult, we attend the 4th World Conference on the Creative Economy in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

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International Scholars Rally Behind Uzbekistan’s Cultural Renaissance

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A gathering of over 300 scholars from 35 countries concludes with a unanimous endorsement of Uzbekistan’s cultural initiatives.

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Samarkand congress showcases Tashkent's Centre of Islamic Civilisation

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In this episode of Cult, we look at Uzbekistan's bold vision for the Centre of Islamic Civilisation in Tashkent and immerse ourselves in Uzbekistan's vibrant culture at the 'Shark Taronalari' festival, which celebrates traditional Uzbek music.

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Abu Dhabi: A Culture Capital

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Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi is set to transform the artistic and cultural landscape, both locally and globally, when it's completed in 2025.

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Voices of Advocacy: Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi champions global creativity

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Saadiyat Cultural District’s latest campaign fosters dialogue, ignites critical thought, and inspires creativity

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Top gamers show off their skills at Gamesummit 2024 in Baku

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Gaming enthusiasts, developers and sector leaders gathered at the summit hosted in Azerbaijan’s capital, which aimed to boost the industry’s future.

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Saatchi Gallery show explores changing face of fashion photography

Fashion photography strikes a pose at London’s Saatchi Gallery this summer, showing how it's moved on from the simple presentation of product lines to reflecting on everyday life, and becoming an art form in its own right.

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“Everything about Classic Violin Olympus is unique!”: An Interview with Pavel Vernikov

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The Classic Violin Olympus International Competition is an electrifying new opportunity for violinists young and old to take the music world by storm.

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Saadiyat Cultural District: One of the greatest cultural hubs set for 2025 completion

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Saadiyat Cultural District is set for completion in Abu Dhabi by 2025

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Art Paris 2024 highlights France’s diverse art scene and young talents

This year’s edition of Art Paris looks at France’s diverse art scene, with a spotlight on up-and-coming artists and an impressive variety of mediums.

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Balkan Trafik! Festival shines spotlight on Moldova

For the past 20 years, the Balkan Trafik! Festival, held every April in Brussels, highlights cultures and music from across the Balkans through workshops, exhibitions, food and wine.

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Damien Hirst exhibition takes over a château in Provence

This exhibition is a first for the wine estate that has been transformed into an open-air museum.

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Andrey Gugnin takes €150,000 First Prize at 2024 Classic Piano International Competition

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Marking the culmination of a journey that began way back in 2022, the 3rd Edition of the Classic Piano International Competition came to a close on Monday 26th February.

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Cartoon Movie brings the cream of European animation to Bordeaux

Nearly 1,000 professionals, including producers, buyers, creators and broadcasters, gathered in Bordeaux for Cartoon Movie, where 55 projects from 16 European countries were presented.

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Classic Piano International competition: 70 virtuosos go head-to-head

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The Classic Piano International competition brings together the world's most promising and talented pianists, each vying for a share of the overall prize money, totalling €250,000. We find out who the winner of this two-year-long journey is, as the final plays out in Dubai.

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Burtynsky exhibition explores humanity’s impact on natural world

Striking photos, murals and video footage from Canadian photographic artist Edward Burtynsky urge a rethink of our legacy on Earth, and the pursuit of a more sustainable future.

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'En Forêt' wildlife photography exhibition opens its doors in Lyon

Acclaimed photographer and filmmaker Vincent Munier presents his latest exhibition at Lyon's Musée des Confluences, focusing on awe-inspiring wildlife near his home in the Vosges mountains.

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Films shot on mobiles and hackathons take centre stage in Baku

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Imagination, innovation, technology, and entertainment were the key ingredients at the Creative Industries Week in Baku. The capital of Azerbaijan welcomed new players from the creative sector.

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Samarkand Congress highlights Uzbekistan’s unique cultural heritage

In partnership with Silk Road Samarkand

Samarkand hosted the 7th International Congress celebrating Uzbekistan's rich cultural legacy, uniting scholars from all over the world and showcasing uncovered treasures including ancient manuscripts and inscriptions.

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Christo and Jeanne-Claude celebrated at Saatchi Gallery retrospective

London’s Saatchi Gallery is hosting two new winter exhibitions. 'Boundless' is a retrospective dedicated to the late artistic duo Christo and Jeanne-Claude, while 'If Not Now, When?' explores the theme of time and the urgency around climate change.

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Month of European Film takes place in theatres across the region

For the next month, more than 70 theatres will showcase films to highlight and celebrate the diversity of Europe's cinema.

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Sharjah International Film Festival wants to get children talking

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The 10th Sharjah International Film Festival showcases the very best in filmmaking for, by and about children and young people.

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Baku Jazz Festival: Rhythm and art captivate Azerbaijan's capital

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Grammy winners and emerging artists came together for a unique celebration at the annual Baku International Jazz Festival.

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Celebrating Armenian culture with its International Music Festival

Despite the dramatic political situation, thousands of musicians and music lovers flocked to Yerevan for the seventh "Armenia" International Music Festival. The event highlights Armenia's musical heritage, as well as its current talent.

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Fostering young musical talent at the Uzeyir Hajibeyli Music Festival

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The 15th edition of the festival celebrated Hajibeyli’s contribution to Azerbaijani culture and welcomed classical musicians from around the world.

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Tashkent International Film Festival: Celebrating Central Asian cinema

In partnership with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Uzbekistan

The 15th edition of Uzbekistan's Tashkent International Film Festival brought together film lovers and professionals from more than 50 countries to celebrate Central Asian cinema.

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Toulouse becomes Toon Town as animators gather at Cartoon Forum

The forum brings together film makers and funders and offers a first glimpse of 76 new cartoon projects.

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Vibrance, rhythm and inclusivity: Lyon welcomes back Dance Biennale

Nearly 50 shows from France, Europe, and around the world are being presented over three weeks in the southern city and throughout its surrounding region.

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Deep dive into Romania's George Enescu classical music festival

It's the most important date in Romania's musical calendar and it's also one of Eastern Europe's biggest musical events.

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The 13th edition of Azerbaijan's Gabala International Music Festival

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The Gabala International Music Festival in Azerbaijan has celebrated its 13th edition with a special focus on young musicians.

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Verbier Festival: A celebration of classical music in the Swiss Alps

Each summer for the last three decades, the Swiss ski resort of Verbier has transformed into a hub of classical music. It's also a chance for young, budding musicians to hone their skills on the big stage.

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London's Saatchi Gallery showcases humanity's triumphs and failures

150 international photographers provided their shots for 'Civilisation', an exhibition highlighting the complexity and contradictions of life on planet earth.

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New exhibit at France's Villa Carmignac blends art into the landscape

The artworks on display at the Villa Carmignac in southern France are drenched in light, despite its newest exhibit being underground.

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Murals with morals: the street art of Turkey's No More Lies

Turkish artist 'No More Lies' paints frescoes with political messages from Istanbul to Brussels

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'The Phantom of the Opera' bows out of Broadway after 35 years

After almost 14,000 performances, the curtain finally fell on the longest-running show in Broadway history amid losses sustained during the Covid-19 pandemic.

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Turkish psychedelia, funk and grooves: Elektro Hafiz head for Brussels

Roma clarinettist Ramazan Sesler and electro band Elektro Hafiz: the musicians linking Brussels and Istanbul

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Balkan Trafik! festival 2023 to showcase Kosovo's best musical talents

First held over 15 years ago after the meeting of Nicolas Wieërs from Belgium and Ilir Sefa from Kosovo, the festival takes place from 27 to 30 April in Brussels.

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Art Paris: an unmissable event in the contemporary arts diary

Art Paris is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year and has definitely established itself on the map of unmissable events for contemporary creation and the art market.

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Rendez-Vous: The best of arts and culture

Find out what's happening in the world of art and culture this coming month, in the latest edition of Rendez-Vous!

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Leading photographers display work at Xposure festival in the UAE

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The Xposure International Photography Festival in Sharjah in the UAE attracts some of the biggest names in the industry

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Rendez-vous: The best of art and culture in Europe

Rendez-vous: The best of art and culture in Europe

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Beyond The Streets London: A celebration of graffiti and street art

This latest exhibition on display at London's Saatchi Gallery captures historic moments in this artistic movement.

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Why MDLBEAST Soundstorm is the Middle East's biggest music festival

In partnership with Visit Saudi

Over 700,000 enjoy headline acts from Tiesto, Marshmello, Post Malone, Bruno Mars and David Guetta, to name a few. This is MDLBEAST Soundstorm.

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Rendez-vous: The best of art and culture in Europe

From short films in all their forms in the Auvergne to Indian rural life through the lens of Gauri Gill and a glittering exhibition of Dacia's golden past. This is Euronews' roundup of the best in art and culture this week.

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The Splendours of Uzbekistan’s Oases

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The Arts and Culture Development Foundation under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Republic of Uzbekistan presents 'The Splendours of Uzbekistan’s Oases' at the Louvre in Paris

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Rendez-vous: the best of culture and arts in Europe

Euronews rounds up the best of culture and arts in Europe this week.

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Rendez-vous: the best of culture in Europe

Rendez-vous: the best of culture in Europe including three exhibitions showcasing modern art

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Must-see European Art: Cezanne, Van Gogh and Ukrainian Modernism

European art lovers have some New Year's treats to enjoy with exhibitions on Cezanne, Van Gogh and Ukrainian Modernism.

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Korean pop culture goes on display at London museum

An exhibition highlighting the rise of the worldwide influence of South Korean culture is on at the Victoria and Albert (V&A) museum in London.

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Multi-coloured vinyl artwork illuminates Liège-Guillemins rail station

Colourful vibrant vinyl panels have been installed at Belgium Liège-Guillemins railway station to brightening up the iconic building and enhance the travelling experience for passengers.

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Rendez-vous: The Best of Culture and Arts in Europe

Euronews explores three exhibitions this week, 'Monet-Mitchell' at the Fondation Louis Vuitton in Paris, 'Sorolla. Orígenes' in Madrid and 'Surrealism and Magic: Enchanted modernity' at the Museum Barberini in Potsdam, Germany.

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Film is Armenia's submission for the 2023 Academy Awards

Armenia’s submission for the “Best International Feature Film'' category at the Academy Awards, Aurora’s Sunrise, tells story of Aurora Mardiganian, a survivor of the Armenian genocide.

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Rendez-Vous: Must-see cultural events to begin 2023 on a high

We may be saying goodbye to 2022, but we are not saying goodbye to arts and culture! Here are some interesting expos to see across Europe next year.

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Here are the 5 films nominated for the LUX Audience Award

The Lux Audience Award is a prize awarded for the best European film by the public and members of the European Parliament.

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How a light installation is uniting communities in Lyon

Scottish artist Craig Morrison collaborates with three cities across Europe and young migrants to create the stunning 'Beacon of Light' sculpture, a project with community and sustainability at its core.

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Actor Edward Norton calls for worldwide action on climate change

“We need to tell a better story about what's going on in the world and why we all need to get involved, actor Edward Norton tells Euronews Culture.

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Baku's beloved Jazz Festival returns for its 17th edition

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The event seeks to bring together an eclectic mix of musicians and bands from all over the world.

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European Film Academy highlights 35 legendary film locations

From the Trevi Fountain in Rome to the Notting Hill Bookshop in London, via the Institut Lumière in Lyon and Babelsberg Studio in Potsdam, these are the treasures of European film culture.

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Baku Museum of Modern Art: At the heart of Azerbaijan’s art scene

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The museum has become popular haunt for art lovers and tourists alike, and is one of the capital’s top cultural attractions.

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Rendez-vous: The best of culture in Europe

At exhibitions in Vienna, Madrid, or Paris discover works by Renaissance artists, creations by Rosa Bonheur and explore our relation to animals

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'Animal' directed by Cyril Dion wins Young Audience Award

The winner of the Young Audience Award this year is “Animal” directed by Cyril Dion after 3,000 young people from across Europe participated as jurors.

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The "father" of Azerbaijani classical music, Uzeyir Hajibeyli.

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

The influence of Uzeyir Hajibeyli on the further development of musical artform in Azerbaijan is difficult to overestimate. His innovative and, at times, revolutionary decisions changed the perception of operatic performance, and led to his opera, “Leyli and Majnun”, the first of the East.

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Dutch artwork long thought to be a copy is a real Rembrandt

Painting has been lying forgotten in a corner of the Bredius Museum in The Hague thought to be by a follower of the 17th century master Rembrandt. Now it has been shown to be an original by the painter famous for work like "The Night Watch"

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Black creativity celebrated at London’s Saatchi Gallery

In London’s Saatchi Gallery, "The New Black Vanguard: Photography between Art and Fashion" focuses on Black portraiture.

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A Living Culture: Culture Summit Abu Dhabi 2022

In this next episode of Cult, we head over to the United Arab Emirates’ capital and the latest edition of Culture Summit Abu Dhabi. After 2 years online, the international event is back in person, gathering cultural thought leaders from around the world to debate this year’s theme - A Living Culture

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Fruitful artistic collaboration in France-Portugal Cross Season

Creative artists from two closely linked nations collaborate to produce plays, works of art, and cinema projects as part of the France-Portugal 2022 Season initiative.

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Nonbinary author Kim de l’Horizon shaves head at German Book Prize win

“We should all look to Iran in admiration for this courage, this power,” de l’Horizon said. “It shows how stupid our worldview was that we thought femininity is only emancipated in the Western world.”

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Rendez-vous: The Best of Arts in Europe

From the Zurich Film Festival to the first major exhibition of Lucian Freud's work in a decade, this week's Rendez-Vous rounds up some of best arts and culture on offer across Europe.

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'EO' and the call to treat animals with kindness

Following its success at the Cannes Film Festival this summer, 'EO' by renowned director Jerzy Skolimovski is featuring at the New York Film Festival, starting today. In an interview with Euronews, Skolimovski says he hopes his picture will encourage people to see animals differently.

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British photographer Martin Parr returns to Paris with 'Déjà View'

British photographer Martin Parr combines his photographs with those of amateurs collected over several decades showcasing celebrations and holidays across Europe and America at the Magnum Gallery in Paris

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Cartoon Forum: Europe's biggest animation event

The biggest annual animation showcase in Europe, the Cartoon Forum, rolled into Toulose again and proucers from around the world gathered to pitch their projects. Since its creation in 1990, 922 series have found financing, representing a total budget of 3.95 billion EUR.

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All the glitz and glamour of Uzbekistan's international film festival

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Recap on one of the world's most exciting yet unknown film festivals in the world, right in the heart of Uzbekistan.

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Rendez-Vous: The Best of Arts in Europe

This week, Euronews covers The San Sebastián International Film Festival, the Gérard Garouste exhibition in Paris and, the Donatello exhibition in Germany's capital.

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A major new art festival opens in Lyon

'manifesto of fragility' features world-class curators and artists exhibiting their work in many of the city's most iconic locations and venues. Powerful new works will be brought together with works from the past, using painting and multimedia, including sculpture and photography.

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Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art opens doors after COVID-19 hiatus

After a year-long hiatus because of COVID-19, the Lyon Biennale of Contemporary Art is back - with artists inspired to campaign on 'A Manifesto of Fragility'.

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Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel is (almost) travelling the world

Now you can wonder in awe at the beauty of the Sistine Chapel without having to visit Rome thanks to an innovative global tour featuring Michelangelo's most famous masterpiece

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Locarno: sexually explicit Brazilian film 'Rule 34' wins top prize

This year's Golden Leopard went to Brazilian drama 'Rule 34' from director Julia Murat, in a ceremony which put women on top.

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Switzerland's Verbier Festival hits the high notes

Set in the stunning Swiss Alps, Cult reports from the prestigious Verbier Festival.

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3 cultural events you need to know about this weekend

Euronews takes a look at some of the hottest cultural events in Europe at the moment.

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The return of a rap legend: MC Solaar shines at Jazz à Vienne festival

French rap star MC Solaar speaks exclusively to Euronews as he returns to the stage at the Jazz à Vienne festival.

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Cape Verde music continues to top charts with new artists generation

Music is said to be Cape Verde’s biggest export and a new generation of Cape Verdean singers and songwriters continue to dominate the music charts.

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3 European cultural events you need to know about this weekend

Climate change takes centre stage at art exhibitions in London and Madrid. Meanwhile, romance is at the heart of the Cabourg Film Festival in France.

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Norway's national museum and new home for 'The Scream' opens in Oslo

Norway's new national museum gets a royal opening in Oslo and becomes the Nordic region's largest cultural building.

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2022 InClassica International Music Festival draws to a close in Dubai

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The 2022 InClassica International Music Festival has wrapped up in Dubai after a month-long season. Gathered at Dubai Opera, for the ‘World’s Biggest Musical Observatory’, were 50 renowned soloists and eleven revered conductors.

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InClassica live: Slovak Philharmonic performs at 2022 festival

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This performance features the Principal Clarinet of the Los Angeles Philharmonic.

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InClassica - the world's biggest musical observatory returns to Dubai

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Young orchestral talent met with musical maestros at this year’s InClassica International Music Festival in Dubai. Dubbed the ‘World’s Biggest Musical Observatory’,the four-week celebration of classical and contemporary pieces comprised of 50 renowned soloists and eleven revered conductors.

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InClassica live: Taverna plays piano concerto 'From My Bookshelf'

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Alessandro Taverna and the Berlin Symphony Orchestra will perform Alexei Shor’s “From my Bookshelf” and a Tchaikovsky's symphony as part of the InClassica music festival in Dubai.

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Portuguese ‘Digital Building’ opens door to country's architecture

Portugal's Casa da Arquitectura has created a so-called Digital Building to give people access to virtual versions of its exhibits free of charge.

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9th century Uzbek maths genius stars at Venice Biennale

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan

With the pandemic under control, Venice is ready once again to host the Biennale Arte. And for the first time, Uzbekistan has its own pavilion, just a year on from its first participation in the architecture edition.

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Zelenskyy praises the power of art in address to Venice Biennale

Among the events at the Venice Biennale International Art Exhibition is "This is Ukraine: Defending Freedom". Both engaged and artistic, it’s a project of monumental proportions, showing in one of Venice’s largest buildings.

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The 59th Venice Biennale art exhibition opens marked by war in Ukraine

The 59th Venice Biennale has opened, showcasing some of the best new artworks from around the world.

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Flower power: botanical art takes root at Saatchi Gallery

From flowers in the Andes Mountains to microfungi. A new exhibition at London’s Saatchi Gallery is showcasing some of the world’s most fascinating flora.

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Art Paris 2022: exploring art and nature

The environment and ecology is the noticeable theme this year Art Paris 2022 fair. Cult's Frédéric Ponsard reports.

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Unique sound: Balkan Trafik Festival is back for 2022

In this episode, Cult travels to Serbia ahead of this month's Balkan Trafik Festival in Belgium to meet some of this year's groups and artists.

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Festival of literature: "Dickens would have really adored this."

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The 14th Emirates Airline Festival of Literature has opened in Dubai. Cult caught up with to bestselling children’s author David Walliams, Lucinda Dickens-Hawksley, the great-great-great granddaughter of Charles Dickens, and Emirati author and illustrator Maitha Al Khayat.

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Celebrating art and culture: Dubai’s Quoz Arts Fest

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From live music and cinema, to interactive art and yoga, Cult explores Dubai’s Quoz Arts Fest.

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'America in Crisis' - new Saatchi exhibition documents divided US

A new exhibition at London's Saatchi Gallery documents decades of political, social and cultural change in the US.

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Traditional Azerbaijani dance lies at the heart of the Azeri culture

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Performing around the world the Azerbaijan State Dance Ensemble displays traditional athletic and intricate dance moves, dancing on toes and balancing glasses of syrup on their palms

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Generation pandemic: Saatchi showcases work of graduate artists

A new exhibition, at London’s Saatchi gallery, showcases the work of over 200 students who’ve graduated from the capital’s art schools this year.

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Konstantin Ishkhanov: InClassica is ‘beacon of light’ for music fans

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Just imagine, 37 renowned soloists, 11 esteemed conductors and seven leading international orchestras in one place. That's exactly what the acclaimed InClassica International Music Festival in Dubai offered audiences from August 28 to September 26, 2021.

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InClassica - the world's biggest musical observatory

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

The InClassica International Music Festival in Dubai attracts some of the world's most talented musicians and reaches new audiences.

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Contemporary composer Alexey Shor takes centre stage at InClassica International Music Festival

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Contemporary composer Alexey Shor was one of the composers who featured at the 2021 InClassica International Music Festival, with a series of his most beloved pieces performed by renowned soloists and orchestras. He received high praise from audiences, musicians, and critics.

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The highly skilled art of copperware production lives on in Lahij

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Lahij, the village of artisans, lies in the Greater Caucasus mountains in Azerbaijan. For centuries, its highly skilled coppersmiths have produced exquisite and elaborate copper tableware using traditional methods passed down through the generations.

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The Tashkent International Film Festival starts up again after 24 years

In partnership with NAESMI

Celebrating a new generation of filmmakers and inspiring Central Asian cinema with an exchange of fresh ideas and opportunities - the capital of Uzbekistan welcomes guests from around the world to the first Tashkent International Film Festival since 1997.

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Uzbekistan promotes preserving its historic heritage during Culture Week

In partnership with NAESMI

The International Forum: 'Central Asia at the Crossroads of World Civilizations' in Uzbekistan brought together some of the world’s most renowned cultural experts. It was also part of the country's larger goal to preserve and promote the region's cultural and historical heritage.

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Dubai plays host to the InClassica International Music Festival

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The world's most famous musicians descend on Dubai for the 10th anniversary of the InClassica International Music Festival.

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Pianist Andrey Gugnin performs Alexey Shor's 'Childhood Memories'

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Moscow-born pianist Andrey Gugnin performs Alexey Shor's Childhood Memories, a composition that reflects on memories from his childhood as well as the daily life with his own children.

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Ancient astronomy manuscript resurrected by Uzbek heritage initiative

In partnership with NAESMI

The first true-to-the-original facsimile copy of the manuscript of Images of the Fixed Stars, an ancient astronomy manuscript by one of the most famous Muslim astronomers of all time has been resurrected by Uzbekistan's heritage initiative.

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Watch back: Cellist virtuoso Mischa Maisky performs Russian repertoire

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

Mischa Maisky is considered to be one of the most important cellists of our time. He performed at the InClassica International Music Festival under the baton of Sergey Smbatyan, a renowned expert in the Russian repertoire.

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Watch back: Maltese tenor Joseph Calleja performs hauntingly beautiful arias

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

Watch the "Operatic Gala: From Malta with Love" concert starring Joseph Calleja live from the InClassica international music festival.

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The first ever Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival kicks off with a roar

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The inaugural Dubai Motorcycle Film Festival has taken place in Dubai featuring 30 motorcycle themes films that reveal the spirit and soul of the motorcycling community in the UAE and beyond.

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Art Paris 2021 shows the artistic introspection of the pandemic

Art Paris 2021 is open to the public and to art professionals from the 9th of September until the 12th in the Grand Palais Ephemere. This year's guest theme takes a look at the artistic introspection of the pandemic through portraits and figuration.

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Watch: Russian National Orchestra performs Four Seasons of Manhattan

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

Watch the Russian National Opera perform Alexey Shor's Four Seasons of Manhattan with solo pianist Sergei Dogadin and Mikhail Pletnev as conductor.

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Watch: Russian National Orchestra performs Shor's Travel Notebook

In partnership with InClassica International Music Festival

Watch Gergely Madaras and the Russian National Orchestra perform Shor's Travel Notebook live at the InClassica International Music Festival 2021.

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Karlovy Vary film festival opens with film about Czech athlete

Central and Eastern Europe's most important film festival has finally returned to the spa town of Karlovy Vary after COVID cancelled it last year.

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Azerbaijan's Gabala Music Festival returns after a year's hiatus

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Held at the iconic Heydar Aliyev Congress Centre, orchestras performed for the first time in a year and a half after the pandemic put live music on pause.

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Mugham, the unique Azerbaijani musical tradition handed down over generations

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

No form of music is more defining of Azerbaijani culture than Mugham, a centuries-old tradition drawing on folklore and oral history. Discover the master craftsmen and talented musicians keeping the tradition alive.

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Italian cartoonist Gio is the big winner at the World Press Cartoon 2021

The 15th edition of the World Press Cartoon is underway in Caldas Da Rainha. It’s home to a world of graphic humour and it showcases the best of caricatures and humoristic and editorial cartoons.

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This is what the future could really look like

An AI exhibit that consists of 25 works examines how we view artificial intelligence, and how it views us.

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Holocaust Memorial Exhibition Opens in Dubai

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A Holocaust Memorial Exhibition, which is the first of its kind in the Arab world, has opened in Dubai. The "We Remember" exhibition showcases first-hand testimonies of Holocaust survivors and includes a section dedicated entirely to Arabs and Muslims who helped save Jews.

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Avatars and free shows: Democratising dance at Lyon’s Dance Biennale

Don’t know much about contemporary dance? The Lyon Biennale makes it easy, accessible and fun with the Fagor Experience.

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Europe takes centre stage at Cartoon Xira 2021

Portugal's iconic Cartoon Xira opens its doors until the 29th of August with satirical and comical drawings depicting current events, like the pandemic, the European Union, Trump and more.

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The 'JR: Chronicles’ exhibition opens in London's Saatchi Gallery

"You realise how both people perceive each other through the media, through the context, and how they only see the worst of the other" - JR, French artist.

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Uzbekistan participates in Venice's Architecture Biennale for the first time

In partnership with Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Uzbekistan

How will we live together? That is the main theme of the 2021 edition of the International Architecture Exhibition at the Venice Biennale. Uzbekistan, a first time participant, answers it with 'Mahalla: Urban Rural Living'.

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The trails in the Western Balkans worth the trek

In partnership with Regional Cooperation Council

The Illyricum Trail combines wine tasting with visiting ancients sites. The Balkan Monumental Trail celebrates abstract and modernist monuments from the second half of the 20th century. Where can these unique cultural routes be found? The Western Balkans.

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Venice Architecture Biennale explores how will we live in the future

The pavilions on display aim to show how architecture can shape the way we live and face up to challenges including climate change, rising inequalities and access to healthcare.

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New exhibit reveals details on French icon Simone Veil's life

The exhibition at Paris's Hotel de Ville features previously unpublished documents about the life of Simone Veil

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Salgado's exhibition highlights Amazon forest destruction

Brazilian photographer Sebastião Salgado teamed up with musician Jean-Michel to highlight the destruction of the Amazon forest, and to slam Bolsonaro

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Artisans reveal the secrets of how to make the iconic kelaghayi head scarf

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Discover the secrets of silk kelaghayi scarves made in Azerbaijan. Their intricate motifs and rich colours have made them famous worldwide for their beauty. Woven and decorated with skill and artistry, they have even been recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage.

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Art galleries across Europe organise exhibitions around COVID-19 rules

Art galleries, displaying works by famous artists such as Salvador Dali and Maurits Cornelis Escher, have planned exhibitions around Coronavirus restrictions.

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Paris orchestra teams up with museum for livestream virtual concert

The Paris Orchestra is to play a 'live' concert from the city's Museum D'Orsay and livestream the performance on its website and on TV

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Polka dots and pumpkins: Artist Yayoi Kusama showcases seventy years of her work

Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama is exhibiting sculptures and art inside and outside in Berlin and in New York, with her signature polka dots and infinity rooms.

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Exploring Azerbaijan's most ancient art in Baku

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Carpet weaving is one of Azerbaijan's most ancient arts, dating back to the Bronze Age - explored in this edition of Cult on Euronews.

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Russians remember their space hero, Yuri Gagarin

60 years after Yuri Gagarin became the first person to travel into space, Russia still hails the man who became a national hero.

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Bono launches vaccine access campaign with animation series

Pandemica features stars such as Penelope Cruz, Michael Sheen and David Oyelowo as various characters stuck in situations where they are prevented from getting the vaccine.

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Dutch experiment could lead to return of big events

The Dutch government wants to investigate whether large events, like music festivals and concerts, can be held safely with proof of a negative COVID-19 test result using a new phone app.

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Discover the centuries-old culture of Mountain Jews in Azerbaijan

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Located at the foot of the Greater Caucasus, Krasnaya Sloboda in Azerbaijan is a Jewish settlement that has existed for centuries. We discover the life of the mountain Jews there with a museum dedicated to them.

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British bands stung by post-Brexit touring costs

The UK music industry is facing a harsh reality, with Brexit making touring in the EU a difficult prospect with the added expenses of Visas, work-permits and VAT.

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An alternative to Hollywood - The film Industry turns to Dubai

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In this episode of Cult, we take a look at how Dubai is attracting blockbuster movie productions by speaking to people from within the film industry there.

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'Once in a generation' exhibition of Queen's art open to public

The lighting conditions are ideal in the Queen's Gallery to display the masterpieces, according to Desmond Shawe-Taylor, who is surveyor of the Queen's pictures.

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Project aiming to make art more accessible to award €150k in grants

Art Explora, an ambitious drive to make European culture more accessible, is set to hand out €150k in grants on Thursday.

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Emerging from lockdown - Dubai’s music scene hits the right notes

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Dubai's thriving music scene is bouncing back after lockdown, albeit with responsible social distancing in place. Some of its leading lights - and a literal Legend - tell Focus how important that scene is.

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COVID-19 scares visitors away from Dracula's Castle this Halloween

Romania's Bran Castle has only a slight connection with the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker, but it still attracts thousands of visitors in a normal year.

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Young talent and big names in classical music gather in Georgia

In this week's episode of Cult, Euronews meets some of the classical music stars performing at the Tsinandali Festival in Georgia.

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World Press Cartoon awards face down censorship

Resistance to censorship was a central theme of the World Press Cartoon awards in Portugal and the subsequent ongoing exhibition. The ceremony also managed to sucessfully navigate COVID-imposed restrictions.

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The proud heritage and influence of Russian artists

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A century ago, a first wave of Russian emigration took the world of culture by storm. Euronews Cult examines that amazing heritage - and the promise of the new generation.

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Dubai's irrepressible, unofficial royal photographer

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Photographer Ramesh Shukla has devoted his life to documenting key moments in the history of Dubai and the United Arab Emirates over the course of five decades, after arriving with little more than a camera in 1965. We look back at some of his greatest moments.

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Art Paris spring fair finally goes ahead

57,000 art lovers attended and around 900 artists had their work displayed as the Art Paris art fair finally went ahead at the Grand Palais des Champs-Élysées after initial cancellation and an online version.

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Cultural highlights across Europe: Where and when to go

Since the lockdowns have lifted in Europe, galleries and exhibition halls are now welcoming visitors for the summer months for a cross-section of varied exhibits to tempt artistic taste buds.

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New Press Museum in Vietnam skirts round thorny issues

But the Hanoi Museum doesn't appear to address questions about contemporary media freedom, as Vietnam ranks only 175th out of 180 nations in Journalists’ Without Borders press freedom league table

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Flor de Caña Rum commemorates 130 years of commitment to sustainability

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The premium rum brand has become an industry leader for its sustainable practices, being the world’s only spirit to be both Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified.

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Artist creates world's largest painting at Dubai's Atlantis

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In this week's Cult, Jane Witherspoon speaks to the British artist in Dubai who has been creating record-breaking artwork whilst in lockdown.

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Nobel Prize museum reopens with exhibition about pandemics

The Nobel Prize museum in Stockholm has reopened for the first time since March with a new exhibition called "Contagious" that focuses on pandemics.

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Kurt Cobain's iconic guitar sells for €5.4 million

The instrument was used by the Nirvana frontman in his 1993 MTV Unplugged set, one of Cobain's last appearances before he died.

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Virtual reality gallery: Dubai art scene goes digital

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Cult speaks to European artists Paparazzi and The Connor Brothers to talk about their latest exhibitions in Dubai and to find out how they are showcasing work in the new Covid-19 reality.

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Dubai shows its funny side

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From some of the biggest comedy stars in the world to homegrown and local talent, we go behind the scenes of Dubai’s thriving comedy scene.

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Sochi Winter Arts Festival breaks new boundaries

This year’s Sochi Winter Arts Festival featured a full program under the leadership of Russian violinist and conductor Yuri Bashmet as artistic director.

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Mayra Andrade puts the spotlight on Cape Verdean music

The singer/songwriter is on tour with a very personal record, that's neither traditional Cape Verdean music nor afrobeat, but somewhere in the middle that's her own personal sound.

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Dubrovnik celebrates the feast of Saint Blaise

In partnership with Croatia

People from all corners of the Dubrovnik region gather to honour Saint Blaise, the patron saint of the city for over a millennium, who according to legend, saved it from the attack of a Venetian fleet.

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Dubai's eclectic music scene

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Dubai has welcomed some of the biggest names in the music business in 2019, from Jamiroquai to Fatboy Slim to Phantom of the Opera, illustrating the emirates eclectic music scene.

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National Gallery exhibition displays single Da Vinci painting

"The Virgin of the Rocks" was once displayed in a church in Milan that has since been destroyed.

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Global artists celebrate musical freedom at the Baku Jazz Festival

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Audiences were amazed as musicians who had never met before improvised and jammed together during an eclectic celebration of music

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Francis Ford Coppola lights up Lyon's Lumiere Film Festival

Cult US filmmaker Francis Ford Coppola has received the prestigious Lumière Award at the Lumière festival, which ends on Sunday in Lyon.

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Joy Division anniversary provides ironic backdrop to Brexit summit

It’s the seminal song whose anniversary today is providing an ironic backdrop to this week’s Brexit-dominated EU summit in Brussels.

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Ginger Baker, drummer of British rock band Cream, dies aged 80

His family announced his death from his Twitter account on Sunday saying he "died peacefully in the hospital".

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Azerbaijan's Nasimi Festival is a melting pot of Poetry Arts and Spiri

In partnership with The Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the Republic of Azerbaijan

Kicking off in Baku, the multi-disciplinary festival bears the name of Imadeddin Nasimi a great 14 century poet and thinkers.

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Turner Prize nominees focus on issues beyond Brexit

Four shortlisted entries focus on the inequalities and injustices of a globalised world still capable of producing horrific conflicts.

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Dubai is the new Milan as fashion designers head east

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Fashion designers and industry professionals are flocking to Dubai, which is fast making its mark in the world of haute couture.

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From the factory floor to prison, Lyon Biennale moves into uncharted territory

One of Europe's leading contemporary art events, the Lyon Biennale, embraces the metro area and the entire region.

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Game of Thrones tapestry exhibition draws huge crowds in France

The tapestry was made with the same material used to make the costumes for the show.

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