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Marina Abramović: My life and legacy as a performance artist
Marina Abramović has a very special relationship with Spain. The country and its culture reflect she says so much of how she feels and what she represents. So, when asked to perform and direct by Barcelona's famed Liceu Opera, Abramović says the unique opportunity was too good to miss.
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Sculptor Jaume Plensa prepares to take Macbeth opera beyond Barcelona
Pulsating dance and high drama from Shakespeare combined with the rapturous music of Verdi. Welcome to Spanish artist Jaume Plensa's interpretation of Macbeth. Sit down and settle yourself for an incredible assault on the senses.
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Iran viral protest song wins special merit award at Grammys
Shervin Hajipour was a little known Iranian pop singer and songwriter before the protests erupted over the death of Iranian-Kurdish woman Mahsa Amini. His song in support of the demonstrations quickly went viral and became an anthem against the regime.
Design
Studio Wild design duo use banned plants to examine EU migration pact
The European Union has banned numerous plant life deemed to be invasive and uncontrollable. But a pair of Dutch designers say this approach, which fails to consider working with the environment, is also being used towards people on the move.
World
The couple behind BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine win a Princess of Asturias Award
You may not know their names, but you definitely know the fruits of their labour. Ugur Sahin and Özlem Türeci, the scientists behind BioNTech's COVID-19 vaccine join the group of researchers to receive a Princess of Asturias Award for their contribution to the virus' vaccines.
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