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Now playing Next Cult 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. 16/09/2022
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Now playing Next no comment Major art fair in Switzerland shows support for Ukraine The world's leading art fair Art Basel opens in Switzerland for its 2022 edition in a more favourable market climate after a two-year gap due to the pandemic. During a press conference, the organisers reiterated their support for Ukraine. 15/06/2022
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Now playing Next Art Colonialism and restitution explored at this year's Berlin Biennale The 12th edition of the Berlin Biennale art show has opened in the German capital. This year's edition is called "Still Present!" with the focus on artists from countries in the East. 10/06/2022
Now playing Next no comment London art gallery unveils new pavilion "Black Chapel" is this year's pavilion of the Serpentine, a London-based art gallery. 07/06/2022
Now playing Next Cult 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. 26/04/2022
Now playing Next Cult 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. 23/04/2022
Now playing Next Culture news Austrian avant-garde artist Hermann Nitsch dies aged 83 The artist was known for his work using blood and animal entrails. 19/04/2022
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Now playing Next Partner content Dubai's thriving art scene attracts top talent PARTNER CONTENT PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM AND COMMERCE MARKETING DUBAI In this episode of City Scenes, we explore Dubai's booming art scene, from its thriving annual fairs to its established art hubs. We also talk to locally based artists about why they've made Dubai home. Among them is Sacha Jafri who has created the first-ever artwork set to be displayed on the moon. 30/03/2022