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Ancient History of Cyprus at the heart of Europe

Ancient History of Cyprus at the heart of Europe

An exhibition portraying the ancient history of Cyprus and the island’s everlasting character as a point of cultural interaction between peoples of the region, was opened today, October 30, in Brussels. The exhibition, which is held at the Royal Museums … Read the full press release

A cancer diagnosis does not make young people religious

26-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — A sociologist of religion from the University of Copenhagen has interviewed 21 young patients diagnosed with a life-threatening cancer about their religious beliefs. She concludes that a cancer diagnosis will not make young people, who are not … Read the full press release

Mercedes-Benz Concept Style Coupé feiert sein Debüt in Taiwan – THE AVANT/GARDE DIARIES TAIPEI: A-MIT und acht junge Künstler im Dialog mit Asien und der Welt

THE AVANT/GARDE DIARIES TAIPEI: A-MIT und acht junge Künstler im Dialog mit Asien und der Welt Fotonummer: 12A1222 Dateigröße: 2,249 MB Dateigröße, niedrig: 0,016 MB Datum: 23.10.2012

Taipeh, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Vom 9. bis 11. November 2012 findet in Taipeh das erste AVANT/GARDE DIARIES Festival in Asien statt. Unter dem Kuratorium von Superstar A-MIT werden acht junge, aufstrebende Künstler aus Taiwan im Huashan 1914 Creative Park das Thema … Read the full press release

The BMW Welt Jazz Award to celebrate its fifth anniversary with an exciting programme. Under the motto “Leading Drums“, six international ensembles will again compete against each other in Munich starting January 2013.

Jim Black - Jim Black Trio © Paul LaRaia

Munich, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — In its fifth season, the BMW Welt Jazz Award will be placing its main focus on drummers. With a total of six admission-free Sunday matinees being held from January until March 2013, the BMW Welt Jazz … Read the full press release

Orange, exclusive technological partner of the FIAC 2012

Paris, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Orange is proud to be the exclusive technological partner of the International Contemporary Art Fair (FIAC) in 2012 and is eager to use digital technology to support contemporary design. For the second year running, Orange will provide … Read the full press release

Major Emil Nolde exhibition for the first time in Norway

Major Emil Nolde exhibition for the first time in Norway

Norwegian foreign minister Espen Barth Eide opens the exhibition in Oslo’s National Gallery / Exhibition of the Expressionist on view until January 2013 Oslo, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — As the main sponsor, Wintershall is supporting the first major exhibition of Emil Nolde … Read the full press release

MINI Brand Store turned to ‘Club MINI Amsterdam’ during Amsterdam Dance Event. MINI first car brand with its own exclusive club.

Club MINI Amsterdam during ADE (10/2012)

Amsterdam, 25-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — MINI Brand Store Amsterdam turned in to an exclusive club for two days during the  Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). MINI turned the MINI Brand Store – usually the place to buy the MINI Lifestyle Collection –  to … Read the full press release

BMW Guggenheim Lab Mumbai to Open December 9, 2012 at Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, with “Pop-Up” Sites Throughout the City. Free Program Invites Mumbaikars to Explore Balance Between Personal and Public Space. Mumbai Lab Team Announced

BMW Guggenheim Lab Mumbai, Architect’s Model, Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum. Photo: courtesy Atelier Bow-Wow. © Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation (10/2012).

Mumbai, 23-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The BMW Guggenheim Lab will make the next stop on its global journey in Mumbai from December 9, 2012 to January 20, 2013. Presented in collaboration with the Dr. Bhau Daji Lad Museum, the Mumbai Lab … Read the full press release

SOCIETE GENERALE SOUTIENT LE RESEAU « TISSONS LA SOLIDARITE » DANS SES ACTIONS EN FAVEUR DE L’EMPLOI

Paris, 22-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Depuis 2007, Société Générale soutient les actions du Réseau « Tissons La Solidarité » qui fédère et anime des structures d’insertion par l’activité économique dans le domaine de la revalorisation de vêtements de seconde main. Cet … Read the full press release

KINO DER KUNST. Festival and exhibition from April 24 to 28, 2013 in Munich

Munich, 19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Is the White Cube turning into a Black Box? Darkness is taking over in the art museums – after a hundred years of discussing the pros and cons of natural or artificial light, overhead spots or … Read the full press release

17 October 2012 – Opening of the EUROPEAN CULTURAL DAYS OF THE ECB – France 2012


19-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The EUROPEAN CULTURAL DAYS of the ECB – France 2012, organised in cooperation with the Banque de France and held under the joint patronage of Mario Draghi, President of the European Central Bank (ECB), and Christian Noyer, … Read the full press release

Commission unveils plans to boost audience for culture

Brussels, 18-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — The European Commission will tomorrow unveil its new plans for putting audiences, as well as artists, at the heart of its new Creative Europe programme for the cultural and creative sectors. Audience development will be a key focus for projects … Read the full press release

BNP Paribas, partenaire officiel pour la 4ème année consécutive de Lumière 2012 Grand Lyon Film Festival du 15 au 21 octobre

Dans le cadre de ses actions en faveur du 7ème Art, BNP Paribas renouvelle son soutien à Lumière 2012, Grand Lyon Film Festival. Ce festival est organisé par l’Institut Lumière, du 15 au 21 octobre 2012. 17-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — Présidé … Read the full press release

Androulla VASSILIOU Member of the European Commission responsible for Education, Culture, Multilingualism and Youth Celebrating Europe’s extraordinary cultural heritage 5th European Heritage Days Forum in Cyprus Nicosia, 15 October 2012

Celebrating Europe’s extraordinary cultural heritage Nicosia, 17-10-2012 — /europawire.eu/ — 5th European Heritage Days Forum in Cyprus Dear Minister Mavrou, Distinguished guests, Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be with you here, in Nicosia. I would like to thank the organisers, and … Read the full press release

Eni Mécène Principal of the “Raphaël, les dernières années”exhibit (11 October 2012 – 14 January 2013) at the Louvre

The exhibit is set within the context of Eni and the Louvre’s partnership, signed in 2009. The partnership sees Eni committed to the quality of Mécène Exceptionnel of the museum, carrying out important initiatives promoting art in Italy as well … Read the full press release