WHEN WORDS FALL SILENT, CINEMA SPEAKS announces a giant sign. CINEMA AS A WEAPON is among the slogans pinned to a board. So it is clear from the start that Zineb Sedira's exhibition at Tate Britain is intended as a manifesto as much as an aesthetically pleasing arrangement of films and sculptures. And these phrases raise questions: if art is a weapon, then who gets to use it, what war is being fought, and is it any longer effective? What silence is being maintained, and who is speaking out against it?
And while the city is known for its food, fashion, and design, I think part of what makes Copenhagen feel so special is how closely connected it is to nature and open space-something worth keeping in mind when planning a visit here.
More than 70 artists participating in this year's Venice Biennale say they do not want to be considered for the prestigious Golden Lion awards, which this year will be chosen by public vote.
“You have neo-Nazis here who want to assert their dominance on the streets, who want to project symbols of their control of the streets, who use stickers or graffiti to show: 'We are here and this is our neighborhood,'” Anne told DW during a tour of the district.
As the train pulled out of Istanbul's Bakırköy Station in the general direction of Paris, our cabin steward Eduardo poured the first of what would be many glasses of Champagne over the next six days. Crystal flute in hand, I settled into one of the plush (and firmly anchored to the floor) upholstered seats across from my mom and raised my glass.
Despite thousands of fans expected to attend the Bay Area's six World Cup matches, hotel booking pace is trailing expectations and even lagging behind a typical summer season, according to local tourism officials.
Opening today, Hotel Corduroy is a new 29-room boutique stay taking over the former Sunset Montauk on West Lake Drive-and instead of relying on the usual glossy Hamptons minimalism, this one is going full nostalgic surf shack energy. Think sun-faded tones, vintage furniture, weathered textures and interiors you might see in a 1960s surf film shot on Super 8.
The season kicked off on May 1 at three outdoor pools in Berlin, and many swimmers enjoyed the sun. The Prinzenbad in Kreuzberg was quite crowded. The Kombibad Seestrae in Wedding and the Strandbad Wannsee were also already open.
The swastika and eagle holding an oak wreath were taken as a symbol, and the Hitler salute was adopted, along with the all-important 'Sieg Heil'.
"I've just seen the cultural development in our city, but we have a vibrant way of living around here. Our arts and culture-they are amazing. And they feel very homegrown, but with a finesse and a professional polish that you would see in any major city."
For many Rohingya women here, pregnancy is endured rather than anticipated, shadowed by the knowledge that when labour comes, it may be far from the care that could keep them safe.
The Italian palazzo is among some of the most romantic architecture in the world, with styles dating back to the early 16th century, popular with noble families who flourished via trades and banking.
Barefoot trails exist around the world, inviting people to get closer to nature through sounds and sensations. Feeling cool mud squish between toes, stepping on pine needles and exploring meditation caves transforms a routine walk into an immersive experience.