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“Finally Dawn” by Saverio Costanzo: An Unrealized Thriller, A Nostalgic Fairy Tale

Transporting the viewer to the legendary premises of the Cinecittà studio near Rome, “Finally Dawn” nostalgically harks back to the 1950s. The narrative unfolds with a classic setup of a Cinderella-like transformation in a fairy-tale world: accompanying her sister to a casting call for an American epic reminiscent of “Cleopatra”…

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The World as a Playground: Francis Alÿs’s Perspective

At the “Ricochets” exhibition at the Barbican Centre, the rational questions of “why” and “what for,” often tethered to contemporary art practices, are jauntily supplanted by the phenomenon of play—an eternally youthful and invariably captivating pursuit. Through his global journeys, Francis Alÿs has documented children’s games, both centuries-old and those…

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“Penalty!” – they shouted from the gallery On the similarity between a theatrical performance and a football match

The theatre is similar to football in the same way that a match resembles a performance. What?! At first glance, this idea might seem strange, but it can help the viewer see a match differently. The result is not always the main component; sometimes football players overact better than comedic…

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Gilbert & George: Life, Sex, and Death in London

For over half a century, the cultural and social landscape of the East End has served as a muse for the veteran artist duo Gilbert & George. To label them merely a duo, however, would be to underestimate their union: they are, in essence, a singular entity and a single…

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Mani Haghighi’s “Pig”

‘My whole life is nothing but stress!’ exclaims Hasan, the protagonist of the film Pig. Hasan is a film director caught in the throes of a creative crisis and blacklisted by Iranian censorship. His last opus, Rendezvous at the Slaughterhouse, lingers only in the memories of fervent cinephiles or obsessed…

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Seven for a Secret

ADL Collective 17 July – 23 July 2024 J/M Gallery and Artful Dodger London Productions invite you to step into a world of childhood memories, filled with nursery rhymes and stories that capture fleeting moments from the past, allowing us to relive our fantasies and confront our deepest fears. Counting…

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Head Spa Serenity: Unlocking the Secrets of Scalp Rejuvenation at Cloud Twelve

Recently, a new trend in the world of beauty and self-care has been gaining a lot of user attention on social media — head spa. This procedure is aimed at deep-cleansing the roots of the hair and scalp through a relaxing massage, herbal oils, scrubs, and warm steam, and, most…

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Children under 16… Theatre and children are compatible!

Going to the theatre with kids? Even in the summer? I assure you, it's a great way to spend an evening, and it definitely won't be a boring chore! Our selection includes recognized hits, brand-new premieres, and some lesser-known plays that are also suitable for children.

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Diary of Forbidden Fantasies: Sensual Surrealismin Polanski’s Che?

On a dark and sultry Italian night, an American tourist Nancy (Sydne Rome), hitchhiking,narrowly escapes a sexual assault and stumbles upon an unruly private villa. What follows is reminiscent of a Lewis Carroll scenario, yet the Mad Hatter is reimagined as a retired pimp, and the motley company comprises Nietzsche-loving…

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Age of Happiness: Is There Life After 50?

For years, I have pondered the concept of aging. What sort of person will I become when my body begins to wither? What thoughts will occupy my mind when my hair turns grey, and young people start offering me their seats on the tube? Is there a life in the…

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Summer Entertainment: From Ritual to Musical

In many cities, summer means a theatrical lull. Understandably so – who wants to sit in a stuffy hall when there are lawns, verandas, and the sea, after all? But not in London, no, not in London! I've found a couple of premieres and a luxurious must-see at National Theatre…

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‘We Might Not Repeat’—Vasya Oblomov

Nestled in Marylebone stands one of London’s most remarkable edifices, both historically and architecturally—Rudolf Steiner House. Constructed in the expressionist style, it has served as the center of the Anthroposophical Society in Britain for nearly a century. Within its walls, alongside a library, society’s operational rooms, auditoriums, and a café,…

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100 Years in the Shadow of War: The Poetry of Numbers on the Thames Riverbank

For 40 days, an artist known as 742 has painted on a long stretch of concrete wall the birth and death dates of those born after World War I who were affected by military and political conflicts between 1924 and 2024. These are nameless dates, each representing thousands of lives.…

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Vladimir Sorokin in London: An Exhibition

Vladimir Sorokin’s visit to London was primarily orchestrated for the unveiling of the Day of the Oprichnik exhibition at the Shtager&Shch Gallery. This event inspired by his eponymous novel, marks the second iteration of anexperiment in creating artworks using AI, where Sorokin assumes the role of a ‘supervisor’ in transposing…

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Feuerstein Nature Family Resort – A Must-Visit with Kids!

“The perfect holiday with a toddler” - sounds like a tough promise to keep. However, that's precisely how guests describe their stay at the Feuerstein Nature Family Resort in South Tyrol. The hotel presents itself as a family-friendly destination suitable for toddlers and teenagers alike. We visited with our three-year-old…

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