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The Central Bank of Malta to host permanent exhibition of the works of Victor Pasmore within the Bank’s premises at the Polverista Conference Hall

Valletta, Malta, 22-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The Central Bank of Malta has signed a collaborative agreement with the Victor Pasmore Foundation for the setting up of a permanent exhibition of the works of Victor Pasmore within the Bank’s premises at the … Read the full press release

Trinity College Library Dublin now holds the largest collection of Beckett letters of any research library in the world

DUBLIN, 16-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Trinity College Library Dublin has just purchased the most extensive collection of Samuel Beckett letters (347 in number) ever to have been offered for public sale. It now holds the largest collection of Beckett letters … Read the full press release

Deutsche Börse Group celebrates 15th year of its collection of contemporary photography with an exhibition entitled “Human Nature”

Frankfurt am Main, 3-10-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Deutsche Börse: Deutsche Börse Group is celebrating the 15th year of its collection of contemporary photography with an exhibition entitled “Human Nature”. The exhibition comprises around 120 works by 24 international artists in the … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: Zaha Hadid’s Crest sculpture the highlight of London Design Festival 2014

LONDON, 10-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — London is preparing for its annual celebration of great design with the 2014 London Design Festival, and a partnership between one of the world’s most exciting architects and one of the city’s best galleries will … Read the full press release

Tate Britain announces autumn season of BP Spotlights

25 Years of the BP and Tate partnership LONDON, 2-9-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Tate Britain’s autumn season of BP Spotlights is announced today. The BPSpotlights include Tate collection works and loans that explore a particular theme or focus on the work of one artist … Read the full press release

International Surrealism Now’s next edition will be hosted in the Historic building of the 18th century Palacio da Lousã on Oct. 11, 2014

Lousã, Coimbra, Portugal, 29-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — International Surrealism Now is a project by the surrealist painter Santiago Ribeiro, who has dedicated himself to promoting the surrealism of the 21st century, through exhibitions worldwide. The “International Surrealism Now” began in … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: Buckingham Palace Summer Opening 2014

‘Royal Childhood’ gives visitors an insight into a royal upbringing LONDON, 4-8-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Buckingham Palace hosts a special exhibition on ‘Royal Childhood’ during the Summer Opening of its State Rooms which draws visitors in their thousands to London each … Read the full press release

University of Tübingen archaeologists found ancient fragment of ivory belonging to 40,000 year old animal figurine in Vogelherd Cave in southwestern Germany

Tübingen archaeologists find “new” fragment of Ice Age lion – now displayed at the University of Tübingen Museum Tübingen, Germany, 30-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Archaeologists from the University of Tübingen have found an ancient fragment of ivory belonging to a 40,000 year … Read the full press release

Newcastle University’s archaeologists uncover more secrets of the Maryport Roman Temples

Newcastle, UK, 28-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A team of archaeologists and volunteers led by Newcastle University’s Professor Ian Haynes and site director Tony Wilmott have been uncovering more secrets of the Maryport Roman Temples. This is the fourth season of work commissioned … Read the full press release

A six-metre-high puppet of Lady Godiva to stride across the University of Warwick campus to mark the opening of the International Federation for Theatre Research World congress

Coventry, UK, 25-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — A six-metre-high puppet of Lady Godiva will be striding across the University of Warwick campus next week to mark the opening of the International Federation for Theatre Research (IFTR) World congress. Coventry-based Imagineer Productions are bringing their huge … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: Think.Eat.Drink brings Eco-friendly dining to Kings Cross

Food consultancy turned restaurant T.E.D. does delicious food with added eco-awareness LONDON, 9-7-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — The latest high profile restaurant opening in buzzing Kings Cross is Think.Eat.Drink (T.E.D.) an exciting concept that focuses on a responsible, eco-friendly approach to food … Read the full press release

Integrated promotion of Japanese SMEs services and products with one united Manga brand: “Tokyo Manga Collection”

Daiko Printing Inc. and Weglo Japan Inc. will begin an integrated promotion platform of Japanese SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) services and products with one united Manga brand, “Tokyo Manga Collection”, and some sub-united brands by each industry’s category. Each … Read the full press release

AkzoNobel and National Maritime Museum to restore the Dutch Royal Barge de Koningssloep

AkzoNobel has begun work on restoring the Dutch Royal Barge, de Koningssloep, through a partnership with the National Maritime Museum (Het Scheepvaartmuseum) in Amsterdam. Amsterdam, Netherlands, 17-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Experts from the company’s yacht paints business are carrying out the intricate restoration … Read the full press release

The Darkest Hearts to Release Its Debut Single “Disappear” June 16th

“Disappear” on escape plan RECORDS, catalogue # 888174800776 NASHVILLE, Tenn., 16-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ —  Dark, brooding things are emerging from sunny Music City, USA. With a full, lush sound, driving beat and vivid lyrics, the debut single Disappear from The Darkest … Read the full press release

Zumtobel to support two art projects with advice and lighting solutions at the Biennale Architettura 2014 in Venice

Dornbirn, Österreich, 12-6-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Curated by Rem Koolhaas, the Biennale Architettura 2014 in Venice opened its doors last weekend. In the context of the most important exhibition of contemporary architecture the Zumtobel brand is involved as a sponsor, supporting two … Read the full press release

Red Eléctrica to set aside 20% of the Torrent substation plot in the municipality of Santa Eulària des Riu as archaeological reserve site

In accordance with the ruling of the Heritage Commission issued today, 20% of the surface area of the plot will be dedicated to the conservation of the discovered remains. Red Eléctrica has invested over 700,000 euros in the archaeological works IBIZA, 11-6-2014 … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: War photography explored at new Tate Modern exhibition in London

The impact of war over time is the subject of a major photographic exhibition in London LONDON, 21-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Great art galleries are never scared of confronting the big, difficult subjects, and this winter’s major photographic exhibition at … Read the full press release

Bulgarian National Bank releases silver commemorative coin ‘Trоyan Monastery’ from the series ’Bulgarian Churches and Monasteries’

Sofia, Bulgaria,  20-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — From 19 May 2014, the Bulgarian National Bank releases in circulation a silver commemorative coin ‘Trоyan Monastery’ from the series ’Bulgarian Churches and Monasteries’. It will be sold at the BNB teller desks for BGN … Read the full press release

Banco de Portugal hosts European Investment Bank’s art collection in the future Money Museum’s exhibition space at Banco de Portugal’s head office

The contemporary art collection of the European Investment Bank (EIB) is presented in the future Money Museum’s exhibition space at Banco de Portugal’s head office, in Lisbon’s historic centre. LISBON, 19-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — Within/Beyond Borders occupies part of the former Church … Read the full press release

LondonTown.com: The newly debuted Shangri-La Shard hotel takes afternoon tea in London to the clouds

LONDON, 16-5-2014 — /EuropaWire/ — London’s newest luxury hotel has opened its doors and is set to take traditional afternoon tea to a new level. Located within the 72-floor Shard tower at London Bridge, the newly debuted Shangri-La boasts London’s … Read the full press release