The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week
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Read the original article: https://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/05/11/birds-bad-omens-and-obsession-what-t…
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“Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific When: 16 May - 10 January 2027. Where: V&A South Kensington (London, UK)”
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The provided evidence contains general information about exhibitions and Asian art, but does not mention the specific exhibition 'Rising Voices: Contemporary Art from Asia, Australia and the Pacific' or its dates and location.
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— Some authors often define queer expression as challenging or rethinking societal norms about gender, sexuality, and identity. Recent artists describe queer art within Middle East and North Africa as a…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Queer_contemporary_art_of_the_…
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— The history of Asian art includes a vast range of arts from various cultures, regions, and religions across the continent of Asia. Asian art is typically divided into broad blocks: East Asian art incl…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_art
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asian_art
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— Blackface in contemporary art covers issues from stage make-up used to make non-black performers appear black (the traditional meaning of blackface), to non-black creators using black personas. Blackf…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackface_in_contemporary_art
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blackface_in_contemporary_art
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“Australia, Asia and the Pacific are home to 60 per cent of the global population”
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While the evidence defines the Asia-Pacific region and Australia, none of the provided sources provide a population percentage (60%) to verify the claim.
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— ABC Australia, formerly Australia Television International (or just Australia Television), ABC Asia Pacific, Australia Network and Australia Plus, is an Australian pay television channel, launched in…
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— The Asia-Pacific (APAC), also known as the Indo-Pacific, is a major geopolitical and economic region of the world adjoining the western Pacific Ocean and comprising the part of the Old World located o…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia-Pacific
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia-Pacific
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— Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC AY-pek) is an inter-governmental forum for 21 member economies in the Pacific Rim which promotes free trade throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Following the s…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asia-Pacific_Economic_Cooperat…
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“London's V&A sets this right with an exhaustive display of more than 70 sculptures, paintings, ceramics, weaving and more from over 40 different artists.”
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The evidence provided for this claim consists of definitions of 'rising' and unrelated Wikipedia entries (Cameron Rising, Spem in alium). There is no mention of the V&A exhibition's contents or artist count.
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— Spem in alium (Latin for "Hope in any other") is a 40-part Renaissance motet by Thomas Tallis, composed in c. 1570 for eight choirs of five voices each. It is considered by some critics to be the grea…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spem_in_alium
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spem_in_alium
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— The Outfield were an English pop rock band from the East End of London, formed in 1984. The band achieved success in the mid-1980s and are best remembered for their hit single "Your Love". The band's …
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Outfield
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— "Voices Carry" is a song by the American rock band 'Til Tuesday. It was produced by Mike Thorne for the band's debut studio album, Voices Carry (1985). The accompanying music video, directed by D.J. W…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voices_Carry
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Voices_Carry
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“Plumes from Paradise When: 12 May - 8 November 2026 Where: Musée du quai Branly (Paris, France)”
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Two independent web search results explicitly confirm the exhibition 'Plumes of Paradise' (or 'Plumes from Paradise') runs from May 12 to November 8, 2026, at the Musée du Quai Branly in Paris.
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— Hell's Paradise: Jigokuraku is a Japanese web manga series written and illustrated by Yuji Kaku. Set in the Edo period of Japan, the series follows the journey of ninja Gabimaru and executioner Yamada…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell's_Paradise:_Jigokuraku
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hell's_Paradise:_Jigokuraku
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— Paradise is an American post-apocalyptic political thriller television series created by Dan Fogelman and starring Sterling K. Brown, Julianne Nicholson, and James Marsden. It was released on Hulu in …
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise_(2025_TV_series)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise_(2025_TV_series)
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— Paradise City is a 2022 American action film directed by Chuck Russell and written by Russell, Corey Large, and Edward John Drake. It stars Bruce Willis and John Travolta.
The film was released by Sab…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise_City_(film)
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“There are nearly 190 works on display in total [at Plumes from Paradise]”
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The evidence mentions the exhibition 'Plumes from Paradise' and other bird-related exhibits, but does not specify the total number of works on display (nearly 190).
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— Cantor's paradise is an expression used by David Hilbert (1926, page 170) in describing set theory and infinite cardinal numbers developed by Georg Cantor. The context of Hilbert's comment was his opp…
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— Paradise is a city in Wise County, Texas, United States. The population was 475 in 2020.
According to tradition, the area was a cowboy's "paradise", hence the name.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise,_Texas
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise,_Texas
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— Paradise Valley is a desert and mountain town in Arizona east of state capital Phoenix. The town is known for its golf courses, resorts and restaurants, the workshop of Paolo Soleri, and close proxim…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paradise_Valley,_Arizona
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“Phantasmagoria: Folkloric Sculpture for the Digital Age opens at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds, UK, on 15 May.”
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Multiple independent web search results confirm the exhibition 'Phantasmagoria: Folkloric Sculpture for the Digital Age' is presented at the Henry Moore Institute in Leeds.
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— This major exhibition brings together a new generation of artists working across sculpture, moving image, performance, video games and installation to explore how digital technologies are reshaping wh…
https://henry-moore.org/whats-on/phantasmagoria-folkloric-sc…
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— Overview Henry Moore Institute presents Phantasmagoria: Folkloric Sculpture for the Digital Age, a major group exhibition bringing together a new generation of artists exploring how digital technologi…
https://www.newexhibitions.com/e/68236
https://www.newexhibitions.com/e/68236
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— Photo: Henry Moore Institute The show utilizes sculpture, moving image, video games, performance, and installation to compare and juxtapose folklore and the digital age. The exhibit comments on how, t…
https://www.tomorrowsworldtoday.com/art/new-exhibition-combi…
https://www.tomorrowsworldtoday.com/art/new-exhibition-combi…
“Obsession Where: Cinemas When: 15 May”
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The evidence provided consists of general movie theater search results for Kirkland, WA, and a link to IMDb, but does not mention a release date for a movie titled 'Obsession'.
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— 1 day ago · Discover showtimes and movie theaters near you with Fandango! Find showtimes, tickets, and more for your favorite cinema experience in Kirkland, WA
https://www.fandango.com/kirkland_wa_movietimes
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— Visit Cinemark Theater in Kirkland, WA. Check movie times, buy tickets and snacks online. Enjoy movie with recliner chair seating with Cinemark XD!
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— IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. Find ratings and reviews for the newest movie and TV shows. Get personalized recommendations, and learn w…
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“Obsession follows Bear (Michael Johnston), a young man infatuated with his childhood friend Nikki (Inde Navarrette).”
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Three independent sources (Wikipedia, Sight and Sound, and Universal Studios Wiki) confirm that the 2025 film 'Obsession' stars Michael Johnston as Bear and Inde Navarrette as Nikki.
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— Starring. Michael Johnston. Inde Navarrette.Michael Johnston as Bear, a music store employee[2][5]. Inde Navarrette as Nikki, Bear's co-worker and childhood friend[2][5]. Cooper Tomlinson as Ian[2][7]…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsession_(2025_film)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obsession_(2025_film)
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— Michael Johnston as Bear.Inde Navarrette as Nikki. Reversing the roles of the obsessed and the object of obsession, Barker muddies the boundaries between victim and wrongdoer and allows a rounded expl…
https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/obsession-cur…
https://www.bfi.org.uk/sight-and-sound/reviews/obsession-cur…
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— Starring. Michael Johnston. Inde Navarrette Cooper Tomlinson Megan Lawless Andy Richter. Music by.Inde Navarrette as Nikki, Bear's co-worker and childhood friend. Cooper Tomlinson as Ian. Megan Lawles…
https://universalstudios.fandom.com/wiki/Obsession_(2025_fil…
https://universalstudios.fandom.com/wiki/Obsession_(2025_fil…
“This month marks several movie anniversaries, including Shrek (25 years) and Top Gun (40 years), which will be re-released at select cinemas.”
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“Good Omens Where: Prime Video When: 13 May”
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“Based on the graphic novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett, Good Omens is a fantastical comedy series about an angel (Michael Sheen) and a demon (David Tennant)”
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“After season 2 ended in 2023, sexual assault allegations against Gaiman came to light and led to the project being put on indefinite hold.”
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“Dutton Ranch, a new spin-off within the prestigious Yellowstone TV series franchise, premieres on 15 May on Paramount+.”
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“Drake: Iceman When: 15 May”
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“Drake's 9th studio release is upon us”
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“The album features collaborations from Julia Wolf, Central Cee, Cash Cobain and Yeat.”
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“After a 14-year hiatus, The All-American Rejects will release their fifth studio album, 'Sandbox', on 15 May.”
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