August 6, 2024
European Artists

Andy Burnham slams “ridiculous” Brexit rules and demands “free exchange” of artists through Europe

Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has slammed the “ridiculous” post-Brexit rules around artists touring Europe – calling for the “free exchange” of musicians throughout Europe. READ MORE: Brexit: UK government warned musicians and crew “could find themselves unemployed en masse” Speaking on a panel about how leaders can come together to change visa issues for touring

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International artists share love for Scotland ahead of new performances

Swedish choreographer and performer Louise Ahl is bringing her new experimental solo opera work Skunk Without K Is Sun to the Take Me Somewhere Festival while Elisabeth Schilling’s new dance concert Hear Eyes Move – Dances With Ligeti will also be touring the country. It’s an exciting time for both artists, particularly given their affinity to

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Europe at home: 200 artists e-gathered for an innovative concert to celebrate Europe Day in the Republic of Moldova

On the occasion of Europe Day 2020, the EU Delegation to the Republic of Moldova, together with EU Member States organised a unique concert performed by the Moldovan National Youth Orchestra and La La Play Voices. The intiative took place with the messages: Europe at your home! Stronger together! Solidarity for health! Artists from all

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London Still Rules European Art Market, Despite Hype Around Paris

Two years ago, in the shadow of both Brexit and stringent Covid-19 shutdown policies, London seemed as though it might relinquish its title as Europe’s art world capital to Paris. On the eve of Frieze London’s 20th edition, dealers and analysts told ARTnews that such worries are unfounded: London is still second only to New York for art commerce

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The new evolution of technology and art: 10 startups innovating music art and entertainment in Europe

Technology has continuously provided artists with new ways to express themselves throughout history. The evolution of technology and art has been closely intertwined. The Impressionists, for example; were able to paint outdoors thanks to the invention of the portable paint tube. The reality is that the relationship between art and technology has always been interwoven,

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European artists, writers and musicians gather in west Wales for an international arts festival.

Just one week after the excellent Swansea Fringe which showcased high quality acts from all over Wales, fans of the arts and performance in west Wales will be treated to another fringe festival. This time the programme is international and the events are free. The Coracle Europe Fringe is an international arts festival taking place

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A brush with inspiration at an Italian painting school

This year, I celebrated my birthday with a tableful of a dozen or so spirited strangers. When they merrily sang “Happy Birthday”, there was a mumble when it came to my name. Within five days, however, we would not only know each other’s names, we would know one another’s children’s names and ages, aperitivo of

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Berggruen Institute Europe – Berggruen Institute

Europe’s exposure to the limits of the nation state makes it a unique laboratory to explore our planetary future. The Berggruen Institute Europe attracts philosophers and political thinkers, artists and architects, scientists and technologists, to develop and promote long-term answers to the main challenges of the 21st century by developing ideas that emerge from Europe and

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ASEAN, EU kick-off the first edition of cultural festival: Celebrating young artists from Europe and Southeast Asia

ASEAN, EU kick-off the first edition of cultural festival Celebrating young artists from Europe and Southeast Asia   From the 19 to 25 September 2022, the first edition of the ASEAN- EU Cultural Festival will take place offline and online in Jakarta, Bangkok, Phnom Penh to celebrate the 45th anniversary of ASEAN-EU relations. Entitled Youth

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Collecting guide: Art Deco jewellery

René Boivin: ‘When René Boivin was starting his company, he wanted to create a business that united different talents, and he succeeded,’ says Françoise Cailles, the author of a book on the jeweller. ‘Few customers really understood his avant-garde jewellery. Boivin has always created jewellery for a select few, for an intellectual and artistic elite.

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