Art
Venice Biennale Aral Sea show set to explore environmental disaster
Once the world’s fourth-largest inland sea, the Aral has lost more than 90% of its volume since the 1960s and is now, largely a desert. At the Venice Biennale, a national pavilion will revisit the environmental disaster through art, folklore and collective memory.
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Art from the shadows of war: Ukraine’s culture celebrated in Tashkent
Four years after the invasion, a poster exhibition presents Ukraine through symbols, colour and everyday life. Contemporary artists reinterpret heritage and resilience, offering audiences a cultural portrait shaped by memory, continuity and quiet defiance.
Qatar in Motion
Bridging Traditions from Qatar to South America
In partnership with Media City
In this episode, Laila travels to Chile to witness first-hand how creative collaboration is becoming Qatar’s signature on the world stage. What does it mean when murals, music, and marketplaces become canvases for international dialogue? We speak to the creatives who are taking the lead.
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Uzbekistan’s theatres and the art of live performance
In partnership with Center for the Production of Content for Mass Media under the Administration of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan
From puppet stages for children to grand opera houses and regional drama theatres, Uzbekistan’s theatre scene remains a living cultural tradition where stories, craftsmanship and live performance continue to bring audiences together.
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The Madrid Codices: Leonardo da Vinci's little known treasure in Spain
On 13 February 1967, the Spanish National Library announced the discovery of the Madrid I and II codices, two manuscripts by Leonardo da Vinci that had remained poorly catalogued for more than a century. But they are being digitised to make them accessible to the public.
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Abandoned Nicosia airport set to become a museum in Cyprus buffer zone
Nicosia airport, abandoned and unused for more than 50 years in the Cypriot buffer zone, is on the verge of becoming a museum thanks to a group of Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots who have teamed for a transformational project.
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Epstein fallout: Anne-Claire Legendre to head Arab World Institute
Until now Emmanuel Macron's adviser on North Africa and the Middle East, Anne-Clark Legendre says she will champion "the Arab strand in French culture"as the new head of the Arab World Institute. She replaces Jack Lang who resigned from the post over revelations about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
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The 45 best WhatsApp messages to say 'I love you' on Valentine's Day
Know how you feel but stuck over how to show it? Whether you're a raging romantic or rather reserved, look no further. To celebrate Valentine's Day, Euronews Culture has compiled options for you to pick or mix on WhatsApp to silently share your thoughts about L.O.V.E.
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Vienna Opera Ball dazzles 5,500 guests at Austria’s grand gala
Austria’s Vienna Opera Ball returned to the Vienna State Opera in glittering style, bringing together politics, business and culture as around 5,500 guests gathered in Vienna for one of Austria’s most prestigious charity evenings.
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Renaissance: Angelin Preljocal's Parc is reborn at Paris Opera
Throughout February, Angelin Preljocaj revives "Le Parc", his masterpiece created 32 years ago, with the young dancers of the Paris Opera. Whispers, glances and sensual pas de deux plunge the audience into the heart of the games of love and desire.
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Venice carnival begins with colorful boat parade and nod to 2026 Olympics
Italy’s most famous carnival opened in Venice with a floating parade on the Grand Canal. Crowds watched as decorated boats and rowers in costume passed by. The carnival, themed “Olympus,” is tied to the 2026 Winter Olympics and runs until 17 February.
