Culture & Arts
Literature, film, design, food and the everyday culture of European cities.
Ron Arad on Design: The Art of Choosing Which Ideas to Pursue
Ron Arad's exhibition at Opera Gallery in Monaco showcases 35 years of his work. He reflects on the difficulty of choosing which ideas to de
Beatles to Open Immersive Fan Experience at Savile Row Rooftop Venue
The Beatles' former headquarters at 3 Savile Row in London will become a seven-floor immersive fan experience. Visitors can stand on the roo
Venice Biennale 2026: Naked Bell Ringers and Drone Carpets Dazzle
A naked performer acts as a giant bell ringer in a provocative installation. Drone-powered flying carpets hover inside a historic church. Th
Qatar Debuts at Venice Biennale with a Pavilion Focused on Food, Music, and Live Art
Qatar makes its Venice Biennale debut with a pavilion that prioritizes gathering, food, and live performance over static display. Led by art
Vienna Unveils Austria's Largest Mural on Office Tower for Eurovision
Vienna has unveiled Austria's largest mural on a vacant office tower as part of the Eurovision cultural programme. The artwork, spanning 1,2
From Birds of Paradise to Obsession: Your Mid-May Cultural Guide Across Europe
London's V&A opens a major survey of contemporary art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific. Paris's Musée du quai Branly celebrates birds-of
Eurovision 2026 Semi-Finals: Boycotts, Betting Favorites, and How to Watch
Five nations, including Spain, are boycotting the 70th Eurovision Song Contest in Vienna over Israel's inclusion. The first semi-final on 12
Tehran Museum Revives Anti-War Pop Art from Shah-Era Collection
The Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art is showcasing American pop art with anti-war themes, drawn from a collection assembled by former Empre
Beyond the Biennale: Venice's Must-See Satellite Exhibitions
The 61st Venice Biennale transforms the city with satellite exhibitions in palazzi and canals. Highlights include Pichwai textile art, Dale
From Pew to Climbing Wall: German Churches Adapt to Shrinking Congregations
St Andrew's Church in Würzburg is set to become a bouldering centre, reflecting a nationwide trend. Germany has around 44,000 church buildin
Venice Biennale Opens Amid Protests Over Russian and Israeli Participation
Workers staged the first strike in Biennale history, protesting the presence of the Russian and Israeli pavilions. Twenty national pavilions
Damascus Kosher Struggle Reflects Syria's Diminishing Jewish Community
Syria's Jewish community, now fewer than 100 people, struggles to maintain kosher practices in Damascus. The lack of a certified Jewish butc