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Director Levan Akin discusses 'And Then We Danced', and the challenges of portraying characters torn between tradition and desire. The moving film about  Georgian dancers screened at the directors fortnight in Cannes, represented Sweden at the Oscars 2020 and provoked riots in Tbilisi.  More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen

After the Venice Biennale, Edmond de Waal’s Library of Exile comes to the British Museum, showcasing 2,000 books by exiled writers from Ovid to Dante and Victor Hugo.  Edmund talks to us about the migration of people and ideas, and the role of art in preserving memory.  More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen

'Art Deco by the Sea', on view the Sainsbury Centre, explores the impact of the 1920s French decorative style on British art, architecture, design, fashion, health, mass tourism, and lifestyle. Exhibition Curator Ghislaine Wood walks us through the ubiquitous revolution. more info www.culturealt.com instagram @maiamorgen

Argentinean artist and environmental activist TOMAS SARACENO broke world records flying in a hot air ballon without any fossil fuel, thanks to his collaboration with K-Pop superstars BTS. Saraceno talks to us about the challenges and hopes raised by project 'Aeorcene Pacha'    #BTSconnect. more info www.culturealt.com instagram @maiamorgen

Le designer Jean Paul Gaultier tire sa révérence ! Retour sur notre entretien avec l'homme à la marinière, inventeur du célèbre bustier conique porté par Madonna.  Plus d'info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamrogen

Wim Delvoye, the Belgian artist who tattooed pigs with the Vuitton logo, talks to us about ignorance, contemporary art, remaking Notre-Dame’s spire, and why it’s a good idea to invest in THAT $120,000 banana. More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen

K-Pop, the Asian twist on pop music, is taking the world by storm. Listen to iconic British artist Sir Antony Gormley present his collaboration with BTS Connect, a project launched by fan-crazed Korean boy band BTS. More www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen

‘The Farewell’ director Lulu Wang discusses the challenges of modern-day immigrants, torn between their heritage and cultural assimilation… as her actress Awkwafina becomes the first Asian American female to win a GOLDEN GLOBE for Best Actress. More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen

Pierre soulages, « peintre de l’outrenoir », est une figure majeure de la peinture non figurative. L’artiste qui vient de fêter ses 100 ans est à l’honneur au musée du Louvre jusqu’au 9 mars 2020. Retour avec l'artiste sur son oeuvre, ses influences artistiques et les coups du hasard qui ont fait sa carrière. 

Apres une résidence chez AXA assurance, Jonathan Monk expose une carte du monde envahie de Gilets Jaunes au Centre Pompidou... On a demandé au Président du musée, Serge Lasvignes, ce qu’il pensait de l’œuvre et du rapport entre l’art contemporain et le monde de l’entreprise.  www.culturealt.com instagram: @maiamorgen L’exposition “Points de Rencontres” est ouverte jusqu’au 27 janvier 2020 au Centre Pompidou

Le dernier film de François Ozon, Grâce à Dieu, est inspiré des accusations de pédophilie qui éclaboussent l'Eglise catholique et impliquent jusqu'au Pape. Rencontre avec le réalisateur François Ozon et Denis Ménochet, qui joue le rôle de François, pour ce film qui remporte le Grand Prix du Jury au festival du film de Berlin. Plus d'info www.culturealt.comInstagram @maiamorgen

World renown artist Michal Rovner unveils a site specific installation in Canary Wharf's train station, London. The 16 meter-long video collage addresses the themes of History and Time, using human movement in the Metropolis... and the idea an archeology of the future.  www.culturealt.com instagram maiamorgen

Contemporary Indian artist Bharti Kher opens 'A Wonderful Anarchy' in Hauser & Wirth Somerset. Hear her speak about avatars, bindis, and the power of what’s not there. Bharti Kher was made Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 2015. More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen

Une voiture électrique volante, des vêtements intelligents, une lampe personnalisée avec vos microbes... bienvenu dans la nouvelle exposition du Design Museum à Londres, qui présente les projets des 76 nommés pour le prix Beazley Designs of the Year. Instagram @maiamorgen www.culturealt.com

Exactly A year after the famous street artist Banksy remotely shredded one of his works during its auction, Sotheby's is now exhibiting a photographic portrait of the elusive artist. Chris Levine reveals how he worked with Queen Elizabeth II and Banksy, hinting at his real identity. In this episode, we speak to Chris Levine about Banksy, the Art Market, optical illusions, and the relevance of the Royal family. Instagram @maiamorgen more info www.culturealt.com

The World's Best Vineyards now have their award, which goes beyond the wine to take the scenery, architecture and the traveller’s experience into account. CULTURE ALT meets Andrew Reed, founder of the Award, and José Zuccardi, owner of this year’s winner Zuccardi Valle de Uco, to talk about the rise of Latin America and the need for immersive experiences. PART 1: Andrew Reed, founder of World’s Best Vineyards More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen

The World's Best Vineyards now have their award, which goes beyond the wine to take the scenery, architecture and the traveller’s experience into account. CULTURE ALT meets Andrew Reed, founder of the Award, and José Zuccardi, owner of this year’s winner Zuccardi Valle de Uco, to talk about the rise of Latin America and the need for immersive experiences. PART 1: Andrew Reed, founder of World’s Best Vineyards More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen

Le Chef français étoilé Yannick Delpech quitte la haute gastronomie. Rencontre avec l'ancien juge de Master Chef, et Chef de l'Amphitryon, saccagé par des Gilets Jaunes début 2019, pour tester sa "Cuisine sans dépendance" et parler des raisons qui le poussent à quitter la course aux étoiles. www.culturealt.com instagram @maiamorgen

Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson returns to TATE Modern with the thought-provoking and visually arresting exhibition "Olafur Eliasson: In Real Life". Emma Lewis, assistant curator at TATE talks to us about Olafur's love of geometry, his twisted sense of colour, and his big plans for the environment. More info www.culturealt.com More info www.culturealt.com - Instagram @maiamorgen