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Meet the duo that went from kebab-making to art-making; Finnish artists Kalle Hamm and Dzamil Kamanger are here to discuss their new exhibition "Pizzeria Babylon". We also take a look at the U2 ‘rockumentary’ which opened the Toronto film festival and find out how art changed after September the 11th.

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Stepping into the solo limelight: meet Kishi Bashi
06/05/2013 - CULTURE

Stepping into the solo limelight: meet Kishi Bashi

We meet the classically-trained violinist who has toured as a backing musician for Regina Spektor, "of Montreal" and more... but now Kishi Bashi is stepping into the solo limelight. His first album is just out: it’s a poppy, folky, indie affair with hints of "The Lumineers" and Arcade fire, and a touch of the ethereal. He plays live and unplugged for us in the studio.
Happy Birthday, Bollywood!
03/05/2013 - CULTURE

Happy Birthday, Bollywood!

From humble beginnings with a 40-minute silent black and white movie, India’s Hindi-language film industry has blossomed into the cinematic powerhouse of Bollywood, which is now 100 years old. Find out how Indian filmmakers of today are branching out into new genres and even zombie movies – and get a taste of the centenary box office smash "Bombay Talkies".
Seeing Africa through children's eyes
02/05/2013 - CULTURE

Seeing Africa through children's eyes

It’s Africa as you’ve never seen it before: through the eyes of the children who live there. Dorothy’s Gallery in Paris is hosting a charming exhibition of unusual portraits of African kids from Mauritania to Madagascar, all incorporating the children’s own colourful drawings. Dorothy herself tells us how the artworks help break down boundaries and broaden perspectives.
Matthew McConaughey is 'Mud' in Jeff Nichols' charming new film
02/05/2013 - CULTURE

Matthew McConaughey is 'Mud' in Jeff Nichols' charming new film

"Mud" was a quiet hit at last year's Cannes film festival. Directed by Jeff Nichols, it's a firm favourite with the critics and the France 24 Culture team. The adventure story with the softest of centres stars Matthew McConaughey and Reese Witherspoon – but it’s the two young boys whose story we follow that really steal the show. France 24 meets the director himself.
Jazz hands at the ready : it’s International Jazz Day
30/04/2013 - CULTURE

Jazz hands at the ready : it’s International Jazz Day

From Paris to Pyongyang, countries all around the world are celebrating jazz in all its forms, from the experimental to the swingin’ to smooth soulful lounge styles. In honour of the event we’re welcoming to the show Kellylee Evans, the Canadian singing sensation who’s gained renown with her Nina Simone renditions. Now she’s bringing us hip-hop infused jazz on her latest album “I Remember When” – even managing to slip a little Eminem into the mix!
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by Anonyme - 23/11/2011 - 18:21

Thanks Ted for your comments. I have to disagree though - I think ten years on from 911 the majority of people reflected upon that day and the tragic loss of life.

art and 9/11

by Ted Welch - 12/09/2011 - 16:42

Eve, please, it is not true that "everyone" is reflecting on how 9/11 changed the world. That's partly because it didn't change it much in important respects, the US continued to ruin itself with huge military budgets, made worse by the mad decision to attack Iraq- nothing to do with 9/11. But that military was basically to support US corporate interests, which unpatriotically have managed to get politicians to reduce the percentage of tax they pay, while engaging in reckless financial speculation which nearly brought down the world economy. Instead of that guy doing paintings that reflect the usual views of 9/11, you might have sought out some artists who raised some serious questions about the causes of 9/11 - like US support for Middle East and African dictators - till the people rose up and the US suddenly remembered it was actually for democracy and freedom - despite AbuGhraib, etc.

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