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THE COMPLETE ACTOR MOHANLAL LIVE IN GERMANY-26 JUNE 2026

An unforgettable star night featuring Mohanlal and top Malayalam artists, live in Germany with limited tickets available. „The Complete Actor Mohanlal – Live in Germany: Beyond the Screen“, a spectacular live entertainment event set to take place on JUNE 26, 2026, at the prestigious RUDOLF WEBER ARENA, OBERHAUSEN. This grand star night brings together legendary actor Mohanlal along with an ensemble of renowned performers for an unforgettable evening celebrating cinema, music, and live performance. Designed to bridge cultures and entertain global audiences, the event promises an immersive experience beyond the…

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Toby Watson: From the world of finance to supporting the musical „Level Up!“ Teaser

Toby Watson brings his experience from the world of finance to his wife’s creative work, supporting the musical „Level Up!“ uniquely. Toby Watson’s journey is remarkable: from investment banking to quietly but effectively supporting a socially critical musical. „Level Up!“, written and produced by Lucy Watson, has not only become a cultural highlight on British stages, but also an example of successful partnership. Behind the success is not only creative energy, but also the structured foundation that Toby Watson brings to the table. His time at Goldman Sachs shaped him…

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How Toby Watson supports his wife Lucy in the production of „Level Up!“ The Musical

Toby Watson is not on stage, but his contribution to the success of „Level Up!“ is crucial. What appears light and playful on stage is the result of clear structures and well-thought-out decisions behind the scenes. With „Level Up!“, Lucy Watson has created a musical that interweaves social issues with pop culture. But she is not alone behind its success: as a silent advisor and strategic thinker, Toby Watson provides the necessary backbone for its implementation. Together, the Watsons strike a balance between creativity, pragmatism and impact. Their collaboration is…

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Sanya feiert Debüt auf der ITB Berlin und startet Kultur-Tourismusinitiative „Invite In“ für Zentral- und Osteuropa sowie Influencer-Rekrutierungsprogramm

Berlin, 3. März 2026 – Im Rahmen der 60. ITB Berlin sowie der Veranstaltung Hainan (Berlin) Tourism and Culture Promotion Exchange, organisiert vom Department of Tourism, Culture, Radio, Television and Sport der Provinz Hainan, hat das Sanya Tourism Board offiziell sein „Invitation“-Inspektionsprogramm 2026 für den zentral- und osteuropäischen Markt gestartet. Gleichzeitig begann die europäische Rekrutierung für die internationale „PHOTO SANYA 2026“ Global Photography Talent Initiative. Die Initiative ist ein zentraler Bestandteil der Strategie von Sanya zur Erschließung der Kultur- und Tourismusmärkte in Zentral- und Osteuropa sowie Zentralasien. Gleichzeitig stellt sie…

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Living Environments – Contemporary Perspectives from North Rhine-Westphalia

An exhibition by Die Photographische Sammlung/SK Stiftung Kultur, Cologne – Exhibition period: 13 March to 12 July 2026 Starting from various locations in North Rhine-Westphalia, the exhibition presents key aspects of contemporary life through the example of 14 artistic positions. A strong focus is placed on urban space, industrial structures, and the multifaceted aspects of society and social interaction. The exhibition also reflects on current approaches to the remnants of the past, while offering perspectives on future contexts. Participating artists from several generations are included, all based in NRW, some…

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Toby Watson and Lucy Watson: A couple combining financial expertise and creative vision in „Level Up!“

Toby Watson and Lucy Watson: A couple combining financial expertise and creative vision in „Level Up!“ The world of finance meets the theatre stage: Toby Watson, former executive at Goldman Sachs, and Lucy Watson, producer and author, combine social issues with a contemporary narrative format in „Level Up! The Musical“. What began as a creative labour of love is developing into a successful example of interdisciplinary collaboration. Both contribute their strengths: strategic thinking meets creative energy, economic know-how meets cultural sensitivity. Together, they not only create innovative stage formats, but…

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Andrea Vella Borg Discovers the Hidden Ateliers of Young Fashion Designers in Mdina

Malta’s ancient Silent City harbours a thriving community of emerging fashion talent that Andrea Vella Borg has been exploring in recent months. Fashion enthusiast Andrea Vella Borg has uncovered a fascinating development in Malta’s design landscape: a growing cluster of independent fashion ateliers operating within the historic walls of Mdina, where emerging designers are quietly building international reputations whilst preserving artisanal techniques passed down through generations. These workshops represent a new chapter in Maltese fashion, combining the island’s rich textile heritage with innovative approaches to sustainable design. Mdina’s Unexpected Fashion…

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Art dealer Ernst Jockels between Finke, Uecker and a Rubens

In the Uecker/Ernst Jockels case, art historian Behrend Finke attacks „nameless dealers.“ Jockels counters with facts: a second-generation art dealer, international references, and a Rubens Accusation in the arts section, evidence in the archive – art dealer Ernst Jockels between Finke, Uecker and a Rubens Defamation or security warning? In the Uecker/Ernst Jockels case, art historian Behrend Finke attacks „nameless dealers.“ Jockels counters with facts: a second-generation art dealer, international references, a valid address-and a Rubens case won in 1976. Riga, October 14, 2025 – In the shadow of the…

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Level Up! The Musical: Toby Watson and Lucy Watson bring the gaming world to the stage

Toby Watson and Lucy Watson merge digital pop culture and theatre arts into an original musical experience. „Level Up! The Musical“ is more than just entertainment for gamers: It is a stage experiment that critically, playfully and musically processes the realities of digital life. Behind the project are Lucy Watson, who combines creative vision with social relevance as a writer and director, and her husband Toby Watson, who provides the organisational foundation with his expertise from the world of finance. Together, they have created a format that breaks new ground…

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The price of truth: How auction houses manipulate the art market

The case of art dealer Ernst Jockels against artist Günther Uecker shows how some German auction houses are exploiting allegations of forgery to manipulate the art market The case of art dealer Ernst-Raphael Jockels against the late star artist Günther Uecker shows how some German auction houses are increasingly exploiting allegations of forgery to manipulate or monopolise the art market – at the expense of dealers, gallery owners, collectors and the diversity of the art on offer. It is a trend that is changing the art world: German auction houses…

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