Vera Molnár: Speak To The Eye. Credit: Galerie Oniris Rennes
Get ready for a week filled with cultural delights across Europe that don’t involve Glastonbury or trendy streets. Grab your calendars because there are some thrilling events that you absolutely cannot miss.
Exhibitions
Step back in time and experience the charm of Britain’s seaside towns at the ‘Showtown’ exhibition in Blackpool. From sparkly Strictly outfits to Harry Houdini’s escape door, the displays are bursting with characterful tackiness that will transport you to a bygone era of seaside nostalgia.
In Paris, a retrospective at the Centre Pompidou celebrates the pioneering computer-generated art of Hungarian artist Vera Molnár. Her futuristic works paved the way for artists to create alongside technology and this exhibition is a tribute to her enduring impact on abstract art.
Festivals and events
In Barcelona, indulge in an intimate string quartet performance by the Atenea Quartet at the Mies van der Rohe Pavilion. And for those craving electronic music vibes, the winter edition of Tomorrowland is kicking off this weekend in Alpe d’Huez, featuring a lineup of superstar DJ’s and electro artists.
Movies
Film buffs can delight in ‘Drive-Away Dolls’, a lesbian crime caper filled with oddball characters, kooky Americana, and a whole lotta horniness. And for those in the UK, don’t miss the BFI Flare festival for a showcase of LGBTQIA+ cinema.
TV series
History buffs will be gripped by the Apple TV+ series ‘Manhunt’, telling the true story of the 12-day search for the stage actor who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln. And for fans of quirky and surreal concepts, the Korean Netflix series ‘Chicken Nugget’ will have you hooked as a woman is turned into a chicken nugget and her family tries to reverse the curse.
Music
In the world of music, Grammy award winning country singer Kacey Musgraves has released her sixth studio album ‘Deeper Well’, exploring themes of heartbreak and self-care. Meanwhile, Justin Timberlake is back with his first album since 2018, ‘Everything I Thought It Was’, offering a dose of nostalgic pop for his fans.
So, get ready to immerse yourself in a week full of art, music, and culture across Europe. There’s something for everyone to enjoy, and who knows, you might just find yourself feeling like a chicken nugget by the end of it all!
