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Oktoberfest Cathedrals Michael von Hassel photographs the beer tents at ...
Oktoberfest Cathedrals Michael von Hassel photographs the beer tents at Munich's Oktoberfest from a new angle. They are an essential part of the world's biggest beer bash but at night they appear as vast and serene spaces. Open House London Once a year, the Open House London allows a peek behind the doors of many buildings that are otherwise off-limits for the general public. A whole weekend for architecture lovers to explore the British capital. Botticelli in Berlin A comprehensive exhibition showcasing the paintings of Italian Renaissance artist Sandro Botticelli opens in Berlin. It’s expected to be the highlight of the 2015 art calendar in Germany. Art lovers are lining up to be the first into the Gemäldegalerie museum. Tea Time with a Twist Teatime is an integral part of British culture. At his café in London Scottish pattisier and chocolatier William Curley wants to give this national institution a new French twist. Karlsruhe's 300th Birthday The relatively young city of Karlsruhe in southern Germany offers many historical sights, such as its palace, built in 1715. The city itself was created in the same year and is now celebrating its 300th birthday.
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In this edition: car design, demure dirndls, Nice, our changing ...
In this edition: car design, demure dirndls, Nice, our changing society and a beer sommelier. Haute Couture on Four Wheels Car design is following fashion's lead. Colors and cuts from the latest collections can also been seen off the cat walk at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt. Demure Dirndls If you’re thinking of getting a dirndl dress that’s at the height of this year’s fashion, here’s what you should be looking out for. In past years dirndls were colorful and unconventional but now the trend is going back to a more demure look. The French city of Nice Nice in Southern France offers everything that the French Riviera stands for: mild climate, beautiful beaches, world-renowned art museums and delicious food. Annually 3.5 million tourists visit the city to get a taste of the Côte d`Azur. Changing Society There are fundamental changes occurring in our society at the moment. People are coming together through car sharing, group vacations and the new trend of dinner dates with strangers. Beer Sommelier The maestro of beer isn't from Germany. Ironically he comes from an Italian wine region. But Simonmattia Riva proves that the Germans aren't the only experts on beer.
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On this edition of Euromaxx Highlights: The German Wine Route, ...
On this edition of Euromaxx Highlights: The German Wine Route, Vietnam Idol, Gaby Fey, a heavy metal cruise and drone races The German Wine Route The German wine route is popular with wine lovers and gourmets. Visitors can explore the region on a cycle path that is almost 100 km long. Full Metal Cruise The Full Metal Cruise takes passengers on trips from Germany to Scandinavia and back. Awaiting them on board are a series of live concerts and a variety of other treats for fans of heavy metal. TV Talent Show Winner German-Vietnamese singer Trong Hieu Nguyen took part in the TV talent show "Vietnam Idol" while on vacation - and won! Now he is hoping to jumpstart a career in both Germany and Vietnam - where the media have already dubbed him the German Hot Boy. Drone Races More and more people are getting into drone racing. Contestants fit unmanned aircraft with cameras - and watch the images beamed back through special glasses. Underwater Photographer Gaby Fey Her career began as a model. Then Gaby Fey decided to get behind the camera herself. She specializes in spectacular underwater photos for fashion, advertising and art projects-- and they're all shot in her pool near Saint-Tropez.
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French artist Charles Pétillon created a balloon installation in London’s ...
French artist Charles Pétillon created a balloon installation in London’s Covent Garden Market. The Danish capital of Copenhagen is a paradise for urban cyclists. And a German bought a windmill and made it his home. Celebrating 50 years of the Pirelli calendar For more than 50 years, the publication of the Pirelli calendar has been a hotly anticipated event. It features scantily-clad women, shot by top photographers. The calendar is a limited edition but an anniversary volume recently went on sale. Life on the wild side Manicured gardens are becoming a thing of the past. The latest trend among modern Green Thumbs is letting things grow a little crazy! Living in a cistern Oda and Yayo Fontes des Leon have converted a former cistern into a luxury holiday home. They discovered it by chance near their house on the island. It is located in the small town of Los Valles. By bike through Copenhagen Copenhagen is a paradise for urban cyclists. So we take to the bike to get an impression of the city. Balloon Art in Covent Garden Market Photographer Charles Pétillon has set up a balloon installation in Covent Garden Market, following in the footsteps of great names like Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons.
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On this edition: British Photographer Tim Flach and his intriguing ...
On this edition: British Photographer Tim Flach and his intriguing animal close-ups, young European fashion designers and their innovative wearable technology, and a cruise along the romantic Middle Rhine Valley. Online Jam Session Reknowned British musician Kevin Godley had a brilliant idea. Together with an Irish company he developed an app that enables musicians to play together online from wherever they are. Among the registered users of WholeWorldBand are not only amateurs and aspiring talents. Successful artists like Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood or former Police drummer Steward Copeland also join the fun. High-tech Fashion Apple Watch, google Glass...lots of companies are busy inventing wearable technology these days. That goes for fashion designers as well. For example, Borre Akkersdijk from the Netherlands, who incorporates technology into his clothing designs: like the BBSuit. It provides its wearers with WiFi reception wherever they are. Animal Photographer Tim Flach The animal inside humans, the human inside animals, and the many layers in between; this complex relationship is what award winning photographer Tim Flach of Britain attempts to explore and capture through his camera lens. His latest book "Evolution" is a collection of his photography, retracing the animal kingdom from aquatic creatures to the great apes. Slowing Down A design student from the northern German city of Bremen invented a contraption that he calls the decelerator helmet. Whoever puts it on, sees what's going on around them in slow-motion. It's meant as an art project that wants to counteract our fast-paced lifes and reflect on mankind's age-old dream of being able control the speed of time. Castles and Vinyards The Upper Middle Rhine valley in Germany has been popular with tourists since the beginning of the 19th century, with the arrival of the first steamships. Hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to the region every year to view the some 40 hilltop castles and fortresses in this region, which was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site
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In this edition the Edinburgh festival, artist Piet Mondrian, Switzerland's ...
In this edition the Edinburgh festival, artist Piet Mondrian, Switzerland's Fribourg canton, French cuisine and the tape recorder. Edinburgh in Festival Fever 500.000 visitors from all over the world flock to the Scottish capital to be entertained by artists from various fields and organisations. High brow meets low brow culture, celebrities meet up-and-coming-talent, with the picturesque backdrop of Edinburgh's old town. Artist Piet Mondrian Mondrian's Composition with Red, Black,Yellow, Blue and Grey. Rectangular blocks of colour separated by a grid of black lines. The Dutch painter established this art form. Canton of Fribourg The most wonderful aspects of the German-French Canton Fribourg in Switzerland are undoubtedly the centuries-old bridges , the water-sports center in the medieval town Estavayer-le-Lac and the famous town Gruyères, known for it's delicious cheese. Grilled Sea Bass It's a small, inconspicuous restaurant tucked into the coast - but it has been serving illustrious guests for decades, from Robert de Niro to Bono. Owner Pierre Quirino shows us how to prepare grilled Sea Bass. Celebrating 80 years of reel-to-reel recorders On 16 August 1935, the AEG company launched the world's first tape recorder, the "Magnetophon K1”. The invention of the tape recorder revolutionized music and brought it closer to the public: for the first time, people could make their own recordings of both music and language.
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Surf Snowdonia: Surfing in Wales Surfing in the Welsh mountains ...
Surf Snowdonia: Surfing in Wales Surfing in the Welsh mountains - how is that possible? Surf Snowdonia is the name of a brand new artificial surfing facility which was opened in the Snowdonia National Park. It boasts the world's longest man-made surfable wave. Helsingborg Folk Culture Festival All over Europe people are trying to keep traditional costumes, dance and music alive. At the Europeade in the Swedish town of Helsingborg 26 groups are meeting up for a festival of folklore culture. Virtual Reality Video Games The gamescom computer and video game convention in Cologne is the world’s leading trade fair for interactive consumer electronics. Virtual reality is the technology of the future and companies like nDreams from Britain deliver the goods. The Scream by Edvard Munch Between the years 1892 and 1910 Norwegian painter Edvard Munch created four different versions of ’The Scream‘. Despite its gloomy motif the painting is one of the most reproduced art works ever. Here’s a close look at the history of this masterpiece. Black Forest Tour A visit to the southern German Black Forest. Home to the coockoo clock and the Bollenhut, the region is popular with tourists from all over the world. This tour takes you from Freiburg through the Glottertal valley to Feldberg mountain.
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In this week's Euromaxx Highlights: We visit the five most ...
In this week's Euromaxx Highlights: We visit the five most popular cities in Europe. Also: Maurizio Savini creates sculptures out of chewing gum. And: How to join the ranks of Haute Couture. From the Beach to the Museum: Seaside City Getaways Barcelona is the fifth place most visited city in Europe. The Spanish metropolis had around 17 million overnight stays in 2014. Reasons for its popularity: the mixture of sea, culture and lifestyle. Sticky Art You usually chew a piece of gum - and then spit it out and forget it. But that’s not the way Italian artist Maurizio Savini does it: He uses chewing gum make life-size sculptures. He’s now exhibiting them all over the world. How Hip is Berlin Still? People have been saying Berlin's time has passed for years. But the figures have been giving a completely different pictures: Berlin is more popular than ever. We take a closer look. The Mother of all Boulevards The Champs-Élysées is probably the most famous boulevard in Europe. The street attracts a lot of tourists. City guide Adrien Stalter takes us along it in his Citroën 2CV. A Victorian House in London Space is perhaps the thing most London homes lack. The architectural office "Bureau de Change" has taken two typical London terrace houses and knocked them into one to create a spacious home.
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On this edition of Euromaxx Highlights: A Berlin exhibition pays ...
On this edition of Euromaxx Highlights: A Berlin exhibition pays tribute to dogs as a motif in the arts. The museum even lets pet owners bring their four-legged friends along to enjoy the show. Mountaineer Reinhold Messner opens his sixth Mountain Museum and we take a look around the northern German island of Sylt. Dogs in Art Man's best friend has been an inspiration to artists for centuries, and now a new art exhibition all about dogs has opened up in Berlin. And if your dog also happens to be an art aficionado then he or she is welcome to come along. The Messner Mountain Museum Mountaineering legend Reinhold Messner has been working on his Mountain Museum project since 2003. The sixth and last building to complete the ensemble is located in Alto Adige in South Tyrol and was designed by British star architect Zaha Hadid. London Calling The British capital is in among Europe’s most popular tourist destinations. One of the best ways to enjoy London's sights is by boat. Euromaxx took a trip down the River Thames and met up with guide book author David Fathers. Cranach Anniversary The German town of Wittenberg was the home of revered Renaissance painter Lucas Cranach the Younger. 2015 marks the 500th anniversary of his birth. To celebrate this historic event, Wittenberg is putting on a multimedia spectacle. Sunny Sylt The island of Sylt is connected to the mainland by a dam and rail service. Despite its somewhat faded jet set image the island is best known for its beautiful sunny beaches and is popular with windsurfers and nature lovers from all walks of life.
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Iconic Mountain 150 years after the first mountaineer completed the ...
Iconic Mountain 150 years after the first mountaineer completed the ascent to the Matterhorn’s peak, the Swiss town of Zermatt celebrates its neighboring mountain with a number of events and exhibitions. Euromaxx takes a look. Creative Clicks - AppArt Mobile devices and applications have quickly become technologies that most people wouldn’t want to go without anymore. Now artists discover the creative possibilities that apps are giving them. A whole new artistic genre is in the making. Architecture from the Printer 3D printing technology is increasingly being used in architecture. The Dutch company MX3D now plans to print 3D bridges out of steel! Robots are a big part of the idea in constructing the bridges that span over the many canals in Amsterdam. Upcycling StreetArt by Thomas Dambo Danish artist Thomas Dambo uses whatever trash and old furniture he can find on the street for his installations in public spaces. He wants people to interact with them and at the same time wants to prompt them to be more environmentally conscious. Modern Nomads: Living on the Move Mobility is the new form of freedom. The book The New Nomads presents temporary architecture, flexible room concepts and tiny mobile units for those who like to call the whole world their home.
