Now playing Next Culture news ‘Art Paris’ showcases France’s vibrant art scene For years, the art world saw Paris as a shadow of its former self. This year, the 'Art Paris' fair showcases the vibrant new scene that's revived it. 30/03/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Meet the woman behind South Asia's largest Art Summit As part of our continuing coverage of Women's History Month, we spoke to Nadia Samdani, co-founder of Dhaka Art Summit biennially in Bangladesh, a country grappling with a climate emergency. 25/03/2023
Now playing Next Art Why can't AI-art and artists work together? "What is it that really gives art value to us?" How generative artist Tyler Hobbs blurs boundaries between machine and hand-made art. 23/03/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Breaking free (the faces of) Iranian victims Iranian artist Sadaf Ahmadi has created an interactive exhibition in Forcalquier, southern France, where visitors break concrete to reveal the faces of victims of Iranian repression. 08/03/2023
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Now playing Next Art Mosaic artist revives Sudan historic moments in mosaic Abu Bakr al-Sherif hopes to spread his art by creating works depicting key public figures or reviving pivotal events in Sudan's history. 05/03/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news 12 year old "genius" Romanian painter has first Bucharest exhibition Giulia Pintea, may be just 12 years old, but that hasn't stopped her from debuting a new show "Symphony in Colours" inside the Parliament Palace in Bucharest. 24/02/2023
Now playing Next Culture news 'Kyiv Eternal': Ukrainian artist preserves city's sound in new album "It’s a way of remembering the city. It's also about hope for our future." Heinali's new album features field recordings from Kyiv before the war. 24/02/2023
Now playing Next Culture news 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. 23/02/2023
Now playing Next Culture news Immersive David Hockney exhibition opens in London "David Hockney: Bigger & Closer (not smaller & further away)" invites visitors to take a closer look at the world around them. 22/02/2023
Now playing Next Culture news French-Japanese boy becomes first recognised dual-national kabuki star Kabuki shows are all-male affairs combining dance, drama, and music, with men playing male and female roles. 18/02/2023
Now playing Next Creators Meet the origami artist who folds paper into stunning works of art From plain bits of paper to incredible works of art - Polly Verity is an imaginative origami artist who's pioneered a process through which she can bring to life everyday objects. Meet the origami artist who can fold a sheet of paper 03/02/2023
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Now playing Next Culture news Nick Cave: ChatGPT and AI songwriting is 'bullshit' "With all the love and respect in the world”, the track is “bullshit” and “a grotesque mockery of what it is to be human”. 17/01/2023
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