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Indigenous artists scoop Venice Biennale’s Golden Lions

Archie Moore won best national pavilion for Australia, and a group of four Māori women awarded the Best Participant Golden Lion at the world's oldest and most prestigious art exhibition.

Italy

Venice Biennale titled 'Foreigners Everywhere' gives voice to outsiders

Outsider, queer and Indigenous artists are getting an overdue platform at the 60th Venice Biennale contemporary art exhibition that opened Saturday.

Culture news

As France slashes its culture budget, how do other countries compare?

Euronews Culture takes a look at how the prospected budget cuts to France's culture sector line up with the UK and other European nations.

World News

Banquet hall with frescoes on the Trojan War discovered in Pompeii

Mythological figures are depicted in the halls of a Roman banquet hall discovered in Pompeii. The works were unearthed in almost perfect condition.

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Culture news

Rome unveils plans for a new archaeological path

Improving security and tackling overcrowding are among the aims of the new walkway.

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Unravel Turkmenistan's past: empires, buried cities and Silk Road ruins await

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Positioned at a crossroads of ancient civilisations, Turkmenistan sets the stage for an epic biopic of world history.

Scenes

WATCH: The Andean weaver preserving her vibrant handcrafting heritage

In partnership with Media City

Celeste Valero crafts exquisite textiles using traditional handcrafting techniques

Destinations

From beaches to spice gardens, 5 must-do experiences in Goa

Goa is looking to attract more ‘high-quality tourists’ with a new airport and luxury hotels.

Nature

Is the new Banksy mural a comment on the climate crisis?

The new work appears to paint leaves onto a bare tree.

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An Island of creativity: Unveiling the Malta biennale 2024

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A sun-kissed pearl dropped into the cerulean waters of the Mediterranean, Malta is a true treasure of Southern Europe, shimmering with ancient history, captivating landscapes and a fiery local spirit.

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Former submarine base offers immersive experience of Dutch Masters

The Bassins des Lumières is a digital exhibition centre dedicated to major historical and contemporary artists.

Hungary

A cinematic feast: Budapest hosts Francophone Film Days festival

14th Francophone Film Days in Budapest feature Oscar & Cesar nominees, celebrating French cinema until Mar 10, expanding to 16 cities

Art

Brussels celebrates surrealism with two major exhibitions

Fans of surrealism are in for a treat in Belgium with two exhibitions celebrating the surrealist movement on its 100th anniversary.

Art

European Pavilion 2024: The five finalists hoping to change Europe

The winning project, which will receive a grant of up to €500,000, is set to be announced on 14 February at the Nieuwe Instituut in Rotterdam.

Destinations

From Asturias to Galicia, Spain’s green north is an adventurer’s dream

Leave Spain’s busy beaches and venture into the lesser explored green north.

Destinations

Naples is Europe’s most misunderstood city. Here’s why

‘We will win back the heart of Italy’, says one local who's aiming to shake Naples’ dirty image.

Culture news

Theatre actors performing in underwear sparks censorship row in Spain

Two small theatre companies in Toledo say local right-wing parties PP and Vox cancelled their play because actors performed in their underwear, saying it “scandalised the public”.

Cult

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.

Culture news

Scottish government to increase culture budget by €18 million in 2024

Scotland's government will increase culture funding by £15.8 million (€18.2 million) next year as part of a five-year plan. Industry leaders say it falls short.

Culture news

German cultural institutions turn on pro-Palestinian voices

Since the 7 October Hamas attacks on Israel, which sparked the current Gaza offensive by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), pro-Palestine voices in Germany’s culture sector have been silenced.