A new Helen Frankenthaler exhibition has opened at the Palazzo Strozzi in Florence, showcasing the iconic post-war American painter’s works. Known for her soak-stain technique, Frankenthaler’s exhibit, ‘Painting without Rules,’ runs until January 2025 and features pieces curated from private collections. In Prague, the ‘Game on Gallery’ at the Kolowrat Palace is hosting the World Sports Photography Awards, displaying captivating images of various sports.
In the world of cinema, the London Film Festival and Lumière Festival in Lyon promise exciting line-ups of films, with Isabelle Huppert receiving the Lumière Prize. On the television front, Netflix introduces ‘Nobody Wants This,’ a rom-com series following a sex podcaster and a rabbi navigating cultural differences in their relationship.
In music news, British jazz group Ezra Collective has released a new album titled ‘Dance, No One’s Watching,’ blending neo-soul, funk, and Afro-beat influences. The Cure announces their return after 16 years with the single ‘Alone,’ while Lady Gaga surprises fans with two new albums, including a soundtrack titled ‘Harlequin’ accompanying the film ‘Joker: Folie À Deux.’
Despite the anticipation surrounding the remake of the infamous ‘Emmanuelle’ film, critics have been disappointed by what they call a “dispassionate and pointless drama.” Director Francis Ford Coppola’s latest venture ‘Megalopolis’ has also received harsh reviews, with some describing it as a “disastrous folly.” However, curious cinephiles are encouraged to experience the chaos presented in the film.
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