Category: Art & Culture
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ART & CULTURE – July/August Edition 2023
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o achec aloma P e / P anc s L arlo : Cs edit to cr Pho WORLD FAMOUS ARTIST JAIME JURADO COLL ABORATES WITH COLLECTION RIMON ON THE COSTA DEL SOL TO BE THE GALLERY’S MAIN PROTAGONIST
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ART & CULTURE – March April 2023
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An inflatable art exhibition that has been on show in Milan is scheduled to move to Madrid in March. Presented by Balloon Museum, the display com prises the installations of 18 international artists and collectives. In addition to Milan, it has been on show in Paris and Rome, and future…
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ART & CULTURE – Jan/Feb Edition 2023
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A YEAR OF PABLO PICASSO ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS Celebrations will be two-fold this year as the Costa del Sol marks two major Pablo Picasso milestones. The Málaga-born artist (25 October 1881) died on 8 April 1973, and a series of cultural events are planned throughout the world to mark the 50th…
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ART & CULTURE – November/December 2022
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JAIME HAYÓN DESIGN RETROSPECTIVE ON SHOW IN VALENCIA Photographers from the Costa del Sol and other parts of Spain spent this past summer capturing moments, memories and landscapes and submitting them to Specsavers Ópticas for their summer photography competition. Nearly 100 high-quality entries were received, and the competition was judged…
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A GUIDE TO WINE TASTING BY CASSIE M @WINEPOSTER Have you ever been in a situation where someone who professes to know a lot about wine suddenly stands up by the dinner table, elegantly swirls their glass, takes a sniff and over-shares everything from the fruity aromas, structure of the…
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ART & CULTURE – July/August Edition 2022
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Thomas Bickham DANISH CELEBRITY L ANDS IN MARBELL A WITH A NEW VISION OF HYBRID ART Danish celebrity Thomas Bickham has moved to Marbella, where he aims to change the way we think about decorating in the future. He is an executive hybrid artist in the intersection of visual storytelling,…
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ART & CULTURE – May/June 2022
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COFFEE TABLE CHIC PHOTOGRAPHIC TOURS OF HOMES AROUND THE WORLD HOME FOR NOMADS: INTERIORS OF THE WELL-TRAVELLED Photographer Jan Verlinde and writer Thijs Demeulemeester showcase 20 homes that house objects collected from around the world. These exotic touches of far away places include a Vespa, tiki bar, surfboard and African…
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ART & CULTURE – March & April 2022, Issue 79
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MÁLAGA PICASSO MUSEUM PRE-SUMMER EXHIBITION PROGRAM FOR 2022 Photos Opposite Page row: Courtesy of Museo Picasso Málaga row, left to right: Brassaï (1899-1984) Self-portrait, Boulevard Saint-Jacques, Paris, 1930-1932 © Estate Brassaï Succession-Philippe Ribeyrolles Pablo Picasso (1881-1973) Bust of a Man Mougins, 8 November 1970 © FABA Foto: Soko-studio © Sucesión…
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The Big Green Egg has revolutionised cooking allows you to smoke, grill, roast and bake
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The Big Green Egg has revolutionised cooking, as its ceramic state-of-the-art technology allows you to smoke, grill, roast and bake. It has a lifetime guarantee and comes with a wide range of accessories. Available from Outdoor Concepts at the top of the Boulevard in San Pedro de Alcántara (www.outdoorconcepts.es).
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WADSTRÖM TÖNNHEIM GALLERY
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KICKING OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH SWEDISH ARTIST MARTIN ÅLUND Martin Ålund, a Swedish artist based in Stockholm, is presenting a new exhibition at Wadström Tönnheim Gallery, and his fresh series of paintings “The Bipolar Suite”. This series arises from the Otherworld theme, which involves juxtaposing extremes through the use…
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CULTURAL AGENDA IN MÁLAGA
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Málaga’s cultural life was understandably affected by the coronavirus pandemic in 2020. However, the city’s diverse hub of museums, art galleries, theatres, and other cultural exhibitions and monuments still managed to put on a grand show – albeit initially only in an online format and later with strict protocols in…
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First Photography Exhibition
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IN OPEN SPACE Four hundred photos from Portrait of Humanity were launched 40,000 metres into the stratosphere in October with the objective of “broadcasting a message of peace and unity from humankind – and possibly even our extraterrestrial counterparts”. The initiative was a partnership between digital media…
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CULTURAL AGENDA: Museums, Art Galleries, Theatres and Exhibitions on the Costa del Sol
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Málaga’s rich cultural life is continuing to re-awaken after being forced into hibernation during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic. As we reported last issue, in recent years the capital of the Costa del Sol has consolidated its status as one of Europe’s premier city cultural hubs – with…
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CULTURAL SPLENDOUR in Málaga
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In recent years Málaga has become established as one of Europe’s major cultural hubs. The city centre is home to a diverse array of museums, art galleries, theatres, and other cultural exhibitions and monuments. The coronavirus pandemic forced their temporary closure but now, with the “State of Alarm” lockdown lifted…
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THE BIG FLOWER FIGHT ON NETFLIX: Exclusive interview with contestant Eoghan Riordan Fernandez
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British competition show The Big Flower Fight premiered in May this year on Netflix, transporting viewers into eight episodes of mind-blowing floral creativity that has never been seen before. Contestants from all walks of life are challenged to create gigantic floral structures that quite literally serve as veritable works of…
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THEATRE DREAM, BECOMES A REALITY , for Antonio Banderas…
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It has been a long time coming. Four decades after he moved from his Málaga birthplace to Madrid to (eventually) become Spain’s most celebrated international actor, Antonio Banderas is back with his own local theatre and inaugural performance this month (November). The actor, director, producer and fashion designer has actually…
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NORTHERN EUROPEAN ROOTS
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Combined with Strong Emotions Maiju Tirri is an internationally known Finnish artist and bachelor of arts graduate who, over the past 15 years, has had various solo and group exhibitions in the U.K. (London), Gibraltar, Spain, Italy, France, Monaco and Finland. Her contemporary art pieces are held in private collections in Europe, the…
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Innovative Contemporary, Art Gallery in Marbella…
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Interview with Sholeh Abghari Tell us about the concept of your gallery… Sholeh Abghari Contemporary Art Gallery offers a unique space to support and promote both established and emerging artists from the Middle East and around the world. The gallery seeks out the most innovative artwork through a careful…
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THE POWER OF DESIGN to Change the World
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Visitors to this year’s London Design Festival were able to gain insight into some of the most innovative thinking in the current world of design. The Global Design Forum was “a week-long celebration of design and its power to change the world,” according to the organisers. The series of talks,…
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Art Meets Decor at Acoola
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Acoola Décor held an Ibiza-themed after-work drinks party in their San Pedro de Alcántara showroom, showcasing artwork by talented Swedish artist Harriet Nilsson from the Shahed Kavousi Gallery, as well as luxurious modern everyday clothing by Nina B. Guests enjoyed Ibiza-styled music played by DJ John Hobbs, delicious canapés and…
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Cultural Agenda
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Exhibitions, Concerts and Theatre Performances on the Costa del Sol… and Further Afield Over 326,000 entries were submitted across the four competitions of the 2019 Sony World Photography Awards, the highest ever number to date. Releasing the list of short-listed entries in the Open and Youth categories, the judges said…
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Artenovum – Welcome to the Magical World of Bobby Bear
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Artenovum is a small exclusive Danish/Spanish company and brand, filled with art and ideas… unique paintings, digital art, murals, decoration, classical and happy sculptures, and so much more. The company was founded in 2004 by Mogens Mugge Fischer and Ose del Sol, and since then they have forged a prominent…
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Matute – A Visual Artist Who Gives Life To Images
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Matute is an artist of his time who portrays his most immediate surroundings in an honest and unpretentious way. His studio in Sotogrande is where he greets his customers, seeking commissions of different kinds – or directly buying his works. This is also where, in addition to teaching art classes,…
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Museo Picasso Málaga EXPLORING THE SYNTHESIS OF SPANISH ART
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A new exhibition in Málaga provides a journey of discovery from Iberian art through Classical Antiquity and Baroque before concluding with the modern art of Pablo Picasso’s own contemporaries. Inaugurated in October, “Picasso’s South: Andalucian References” is scheduled to continue at Museo Picasso Málaga until 3 February as part of its 15th anniversary celebrations.…
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Photographer Matthieu Venot
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Meet Matthieu Venot, an iconic abstract photographer focused on architecture A French photographer originally from Paris, Matthieu Venot started his career as a sound engineer. He says he found that to be unfulfilling so he decided to enter the world of abstract photography – feeling “a need to be involved…
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EXHIBITION OF TIMELESS PHOTOS AT WANSON GALLERY
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This summer, Vertigo owner Jean-Claude Maillard hosted an exhibition of timeless photography at the Art Wanson Gallery in the Marbella Club Hotel. A former leading international photographer who worked for top brands including Chanel, Paco Rabanne and Neiman-Marcus, Jean-Claude invited a select group of guests to the gallery to enjoy drinks, canapés…
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Sand Castles in Spain… AND THE SALT SERIES
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Winners of the DJI Drone Photography Award, Markel Redondo and Tom Hegen have presented diverse new bodies of work at ThePrintsSpace gallery. Sand Castles (part II) provides a perspective on Spain’s 3.4 million abandoned houses; while The Salt Series documents salt production across Europe. In early 2018, Redondo spent 15 days driving across southern…
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Visual Exploration OF SIMULATED LIVING
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Copenhagen-based collective Sara Galbiati, Peter Eriksen and Tobias Markussen won the 2018 BJP International Photography Award with their series The Merge. The winning entry in this 14th edition of the annual British Journal of Photography competition is described as “an in-depth investigation into artificial intelligence and robotics, which aims to explore and visually interpret…
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A Mediterranean Meeting Point FOR URBAN LANDSCAPES
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Stoa Gallery took part in the annual Scope Basel art fair for a second consecutive year. Curated by Conchi Alvarez, the Estepona gallery’s project was based on two painters the gallery represents: Frenchwoman Julie Alegre and Spain’s Conchi Alvarez. The idea behind their project was based on an interpretation of the urban landscape and…
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A Journey With Andy Warhol at Málaga’s Picasso Museum
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Visitors to the Museo Picasso Málaga this summer will be able to gain a rare and expansive insight into Andy Warhol’s hugely diverse body of career work. Remaining on show until16 September, “Warhol. Mechanical Art” is described as providing “a complete and polyhedral journey that enables visitors to follow the creative…
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Es.Arte Gallery
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A Diverse Showcase of Exclusive Contemporary Art In just one year, Es.Arte Gallery has become a benchmark for the art market in Marbella and the Costa del Sol in general. This has been possible thanks to founder and director Marifé Núñez, an artist with an extensive career who says her…
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Digital Displays of Moving Image Art
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NIIO AT TD SAT & SOUND Art lovers wanting to manage moving images across diverse interior spaces can use the Niio cloud-based software platform for a diverse range of digital options. Available on the Costa del Sol from TD Sat & Sound market leaders in home automation and audio/visual system…
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“SCHOOL OF LONDON” AT MÁLAGA’S PICASSO MUSEUM
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A summer-long exhibition featuring artists associated with the “School of London” remains on show until 17 September at the Museo Picasso Málaga. Organised in collaboration with Tate London, the exhibition is described as bringing together “Francis Bacon’s powerful solitude, Lucian Freud’s carnal angst, Michael Andrews’ encapsulated ego, Frank Auerbach’s three-dimensional…
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Captivating Images From Around The World
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Belgian photographer Frederik Buyckx has been named as the Sony World Photography Awards’ 2017 Photographer of the Year. Judges chair Zelda Cheatle said of Buyckx’s photographs (titled “Whiteout”), “I have chosen a series of landscapes so that we may return to the essence of looking at photography. Landscape is…
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Inaugural Hotel Art Exhibition by Maiju Tirri
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Finnish Artist Maiju Tirri launched Sunborn Gibraltar’s first on-board art exhibition, which will remain on view until 31 August. Currently residing and working in southern Spain, Maiju has had several solo and group exhibitions around Europe and has works in various public and private collections in Europe, the Middle East…
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Celebrity Exhibition by Rita Martorell
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An exhibition by Catalan artist Rita Martorell will remain on show at the ultra-exclusive La Zagaleta residential estate until 23 May. Rita started to paint portraits 20 years ago, first in Barcelona, later of famous people from throughout Spain and Europe, and most recently of leading members of Marbella high-society.…
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Once in a Generation RETROSPECTIVE OF DAVID HOCKNEY
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An unprecedented overview of the work of David Hockney will remain on show at Tate Britain until 29 May. Inaugurated in February, and sponsored by the Blavatnik Family Foundation with additional support from the David Hockney Exhibition Sup-porters Circle, the retrospective brings together six decades of the artist’s work for…
