Taking a swipe at modern media, this new exhibition was put together by the renowned French curator Catherine David for one of the city’s hippest art venues, Kunstwerke. Filling every nook and cranny of the former margarine factory, ‘State of Play (1)’ brings together 12 artists from different cultural backgrounds and countries including France, Israel, Brazil, Germany, Lebanon, United States and China. Using mainly photographs and video installations, the artists employ a variety of methods to express their disapproval of clichés and oversimplification.
Stand der Dinge (1)
February 27, 2010
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Small World Catering
February 23, 2010The home-base for this catering company who specialise in ‘gourmet dishes from around the globe’ is a tiny deli, giving the impression you are in the kitchen of the personable proprietor. You’re made to feel very welcome – your tastebuds in particular. Besides superlative coffee and fresh vegetable and fruit juices, one can enjoy salads, lasagne, quiches and foccacia bread sandwiches with a variety of topping choices. The one with a lightly grilled tuna with tomato tapenade and rocket is guaranteed to bring a tear of delight to your eyes.
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Hungrige Herzen
February 18, 2010The celebrated drag artist and singer Sherry Vine jets in from New York City to make a special appearance at this popular midweek bash at Kreuzberg’s S036 club. Known for its upbeat atmosphere and euphoric beats, Hungry Hearts draws a happy and youthful crowd of (mainly) gay men and lesbians. Other music this week comes courtesy of resident house DJs Soulcamp and Marco Braun.
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La Vita è Bella
February 17, 2010
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Linda McCartney’s Sixties
February 15, 2010She was Paul’s wife but Linda McCartney had a professional identity of her own. The champion of vegetarianism was also an accomplished photographer. ‘Linda McCartney’s Sixties: Portrait of an Era’ is a collection of pictures that she took during that turbulent decade. It includes portraits of many of the leading musicians of that time – Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, the Rolling Stones and, of course, the Beatles. Shot in stark black and white, McCartney was able to reveal a poignant side to these guarded celebrities.
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Football: Lazio vs Roma
February 14, 2010It’s derby time in the Eternal City as Roma battles it out with Lazio. Despite Lazio’s Seria A championship win last year, Roma have been playing consistently better than their arch-rivals. The combined scoring talents of Totti, Delvecchio and Batistuta (one of the year’s most on-the-ball signings) have kept the team at the top of the league this season, though some pundits put Lazio doldrums down to Sven Eriksson’s mind being on other things. Like managing the England squad, for instance…
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Café Kafka
February 7, 2010At this café you get jazz to accompany the drinks instead of food. The Kafka is a dark and gloomy establishment of the type that Brussels aficionados love. It’s worth passing by just to appreciate the long mirror that stretches along the wall at the back. Free jazz concerts are held on a regular basis, so watch out for posters or just call and check. Not surprisingly, there’s a slightly Kafkaesque feel to the place which can be alleviated by trying some of the 50 beers, 20 vodkas and 10 variations of genièvre.
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Luis Barragán: The Quiet Revolution
February 6, 2010Luis Barragán, Mexico’s foremost 20th-Century architect renowned for the emotional quality and earthy hues of his creations, is the subject of the latest exhibition at the MAK, the Museum of Applied Arts. His work represents a persistent attempt to see the home as a refuge from the trials of urban life where open space and natural landscape form what he calls architectonic space. The exhibition focuses on 40 completed and unfinished projects through drawings, prints, models and furniture with particular emphasis on his studio in the 1940s.
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O Brother, Where Art Thou?
February 3, 2010The Coen brothers re-write Homer’s The Odyssey as a screwball comedy with George Clooney leading a trio of escaped convicts across America’s Depression era Deep South.
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A Cheery Soul
February 2, 2010In an inspired twist Neil Armfield, the Artistic Director of the innovative Company Business, will direct Robyn Nevin, the Artistic Director of the Sydney Theatre Company, in the lead role of Miss Docker in Patrick White’s ‘A Cheery Soul’. Written in 1962, the play has always been a hit when revived. It’s a dark and ironic comic story of a relentlessly cheerful woman who dominates the small town of Sarsaparilla.
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