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By Tomas Horak

Prague-based culture writer covering literature, film festivals, food and the everyday of European cities.

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William Forsythe's 'Choreographic Objects' Breaks Museum Rules at Voorlinden
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William Forsythe's 'Choreographic Objects' Breaks Museum Rules at Voorlinden

William Forsythe's solo exhibition 'Choreographic Objects' at the Voorlinden Museum in the Netherlands encourages visitors to touch and inte

London's Museum of Youth Culture Celebrates a Century of British Subcultures
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London's Museum of Youth Culture Celebrates a Century of British Subcultures

The Museum of Youth Culture opens in Camden, London, showcasing 100 years of subcultures from mods to emos. Its crowdsourced archive highlig

Norwegian MPs Perform Viking Row in Parliament to Support World Cup Team
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Norwegian MPs Perform Viking Row in Parliament to Support World Cup Team

Norwegian MPs performed the viral Viking row in parliament, led by Speaker Masud Gharahkhani with his gavel. The gesture highlights how the

Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent: A Dialogue of Color and Couture in Nice
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Matisse and Yves Saint Laurent: A Dialogue of Color and Couture in Nice

The Musée Matisse in Nice presents 160 works by painter Henri Matisse and fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent. The exhibition runs until Sep

Data-Driven Analysis Crowns Judge Frollo as Disney's Most Evil Villain
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Data-Driven Analysis Crowns Judge Frollo as Disney's Most Evil Villain

PixlParade's methodology assigns point values to crimes like mass murder and child abuse. Judge Frollo from The Hunchback of Notre Dame lead

Greece Unveils Parthenon's West Façade After Two Centuries of Scaffolding
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Greece Unveils Parthenon's West Façade After Two Centuries of Scaffolding

The west façade of the Parthenon is now fully visible after 220 years, following the removal of external scaffolding. The restoration of the

Toy Story 5: Pixar's Latest Sequel Tackles Screen Addiction but Loses Some Magic
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Toy Story 5: Pixar's Latest Sequel Tackles Screen Addiction but Loses Some Magic

Toy Story 5 sees Bonnie's toys confront a new threat: a tablet named Lilypad. The film tackles screen addiction and social isolation but del

5,000-Year-Old Wooden Structure Found Near Stonehenge May Be Its Prototype
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5,000-Year-Old Wooden Structure Found Near Stonehenge May Be Its Prototype

A team from Wessex Archaeology discovered two wooden posts near Bulford, aligned with the solstices. The structure predates Stonehenge by ab

Coen Brothers to Receive Lumière Award at Lyon Film Festival
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Coen Brothers to Receive Lumière Award at Lyon Film Festival

The Coen brothers will receive the Lumière Award at the 18th edition of Lyon's Lumière Festival. The festival runs from 10-18 October, with

Javier Bardem Honoured with Handprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre
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Javier Bardem Honoured with Handprint Ceremony at TCL Chinese Theatre

Spanish film star Javier Bardem was immortalised in the forecourt of the TCL Chinese Theatre in Los Angeles on 16 June. The ceremony places

Paris Opens Floating Bookshop Beneath Notre-Dame with DJ Sets and No Return Policy
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Paris Opens Floating Bookshop Beneath Notre-Dame with DJ Sets and No Return Policy

A floating bookshop called Nanna has moored at Quai de Montebello in Paris, offering 5,000 books with no obligation to return them. The barg

Japan's Emperor Naruhito Visits Netherlands to Mark Four Centuries of Trade and Diplomacy
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Japan's Emperor Naruhito Visits Netherlands to Mark Four Centuries of Trade and Diplomacy

Japan's Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako arrived in Amsterdam on 17 June for an official state visit. The trip highlights four centuries