Lise Gujer’s carpets in the Brücke Museum: About weaving and working
What a monster this loom is! It is a rather small example, for use in the low rooms of Graubünden houses. Lise Gujer, the weaver of Ernst Ludwg Kirchner’s designs,…
One of France’s first film industry Me Too cases in court
Lawsuits|Adèle Haenel says that the film director Christophe Ruggia sexually harassed her on the set of the film The Devils when she was 12–15 years old. French film director Christophe…
Paul McCartney dazzles in Madrid in the final stages of his tour
The British Paul McCartney dazzled this Monday, December 9, at the age of 82, in the first of his two concerts at the Wizink Center (Palacio de Deportes) in Madrid,…
Moana 2 dominates the box office in North America, ahead of Wicked
The second film of the adventures of the Polynesian princess exceeds 300 million dollars for its second week of operation. Vaiana 2Disney’s latest animated film, marks the return of the…
Taylor Swift’s almost two-year tour ended – this is what was left of it
Music|Taylor Swift’s almost two-year long Eras Tour and Traveling around the globe in rain, sleet and heat is over. This was all left to hand. Pop star Taylor Swiftin the…
Alpe d’Huez Cinema Festival: here are the first films which will be in competition
This is the first unmissable meeting place for film lovers. And particularly those who like French comedies. The 28th Alpe d’Huez Film Festival will take place from January 13 to…
Iron Maiden has hired a new drummer for an upcoming tour
Music|Simon Dawson will join the band on next year’s Run For Your Lives world tour. Iron Maiden says that he has added a drummer to his gig line-up Simon Dawsonin.…
Ibero-American university publishers sign the Guadalajara Agreement and commit to science in the region
The associations of Ibero-American university publishers have signed the ‘Guadalajara Agreement’ within the framework of the XI International Forum on University and Academic Publishing, held at FIL 2024, which includes…
Emilia Perez captivates the Golden Globes with 10 nominations
Jacques Audiard’s musical comedy distances itself from the other favorites: Anora, Conclave et The Brutalist. Another Frenchwoman who is enthusiastic, Coralie Fargeat. His horrific fable The Substance gets five nominations.…
What to do with anti-Semitic images in art?
Some are striking, others subtle. A two-day symposium at the TU Berlin brought together scientists, curators, artists and educators to talk about anti-Semitism in visual form. Where in art do…
Italy loves fantasy books, what’s behind the success
Often considered a ‘B series’ genre, fantasy has been taking its revenge in recent years. In 2024 it appears clear that Italians are becoming more and more passionate about the…
Dame Judi Dench turns 90: The Shakespeare Jukebox
Star of the big stages, Oscar winner and boss of James Bond in the cinema: Dame Judi Dench, English national shrine, turns 90. Light TV evening entertainment rarely gives rise…
Until the 19th century, churches were still lively places: come sing, dance, debate!
In Berlin there is currently no church in front of which visitors are queued up, as is now happening in front of the Notre Dame de Paris cathedral despite the…
The museum made the work in collaboration with the oat milk company: “Win-win pattern”
Photography|According to the director of the Museum of Photographic Art, the realization of Aliina Kaurantee’s work is an example of corporate cooperation that may become more common in the field…
A French look at comics with the First Print Awards winners
The first edition of this award ceremony recognized nine titles illustrating the vitality and diversity of Anglo-Saxon comics, which are not limited to superheroes. While superhero films and series have…
“We need more attention to our UNESCO sites”
“It should be remembered that ours is the country with the most UNESCO sites in the world. But for the bodies that are awarded them, be they municipalities, provinces, regions,…
The latest data on how Italians get information and how many books they read
In the latest Censis report there are significant data regarding how Italians get information and how much they read. 83.7%, therefore more than 8 out of 10, read the news…
Jubilation in Paris for the reopening of its iconic cathedral
This Saturday, Paris jubilantly celebrated the reopening of the iconic Notre Dame cathedral, five years after a devastating fire destroyed it and shocked the world. The opening ceremony, marked by…
Anna Netrebko with Verdi at La Scala: The Queen of Milan
Boos for Anna Netrebko, once again. In Milan’s opera house at La Scala, she sings with radiant agility at the season opening, which was, as usual, attended by many (financial)…
“Long live peace”. The message of Marco Vizzardelli, the anti-fascist gallery manager, for the premiere at La Scala
“Long live peace, there is nothing else. Tomorrow’s show, long live peace”. This is the message that Marco Vizzardelli, the loggerhead who shouted “Long live anti-fascist Italy” at the Scala…