Marc Henri Reckinger. The Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart (Luxembourg) and the Centres d'art Nei Liicht and Dominque Lang (Dudelange) are paying tribute to Marc Henri Reckinger (1940-2023), winner of the Lëtzebuerger Konschtpräis 2024 and father of the Konsdrëffer Scheier and the Arbeitsgruppe Kunst (1968), renamed Initiative 69.
Opening at the Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart, on 10 October at 6pm; at the Centre d'art Nei Liicht (Dudelange), on 12 October at 11.30am. Temporary exhibition at the Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart (Luxembourg) from 11 October 2024 to 16 March 2025, in partnership with the City of Dudelange at the Nei Liicht and Dominique Lang Art Centres from 12 October 2024 to 16 March 2025.
Home Expo. Home, sweet home... Faced with two hundred exhibitors and a host of conferences, from Thursday 10 October at Luxexpo The Box, visitors will have plenty of opportunities to shut themselves away and take a breath of fresh air. A breath of fresh air in the self-sufficient city by Guallart Architects, who won the international competition to design a mixed-use community in the new city of Xiong'an. A breath of fresh air with Mélanie Trinkwell, modern designer, as she talks about eco-design and the role of colour.
Where at Luxexpo The Box. When? From 10 to 13 October. Thursday 10 from 10am to 9pm. Friday 11 from 10am to 7pm. Saturday 12 from 10am to 7pm. Sunday 13 from 10am to 7pm. The programme and bookings can be made .
Cosima von Bonin takes over Mudam with her exhibition "Songs for Gay Dogs", a quirky and humorous visual symphony. The German artist, a singular figure in contemporary art, invites us to explore a world populated by astonishing creatures: cuddly animals, cartoon characters and emblematic figures from pop culture rub shoulders in a joyful cacophony. Expect to be surprised. From colourful textile installations to intriguing sculptures and captivating multimedia works, the exhibition is a feast for the eyes.
Where? At Mudam. When? From 11 October to 2 March. More information .
Museum night. Seven museums, the Villa Vauban - Musée d'Art de la Ville de Luxembourg, Casino Luxembourg - Forum d'art contemporain, Lëtzebuerg City Museum, Nationalmusée um Fëschmaart, Musée national d'histoire naturelle - "natur musée", Musée Dräi Eechelen and of course Mudam Luxembourg - Musée d'Art Moderne Grand-Duc Jean, are opening their doors for the traditional Museum Night this Saturday from 5pm to 1am. Don't panic if you're running a little late, as there are more than 420 activities on offer until the beginning of next year, some free and some paid.
Where? At the seven museums. The full programme . Some workshops and guided tours can be booked in advanced.
"Black Air", a captivating exhibition running at Casino Luxembourg until 5 January 2025. Named after an electronic work produced in 1968 by Aldo Tambellini and Otto Piene, the exhibition explores the concept of black air, not as a vacuum, but as pure potential, raw creative energy. "Black Air" brings together renowned artists such as Aldo Tambellini, Otto Piene, Ibrahim R. Ineke, Semiconductor, Ayako Kato, Max Kuiper, Lisa Slodki and Hans de Wit. Their works, ranging from installations to performances, explore the many facets of black air through themes such as dark energy in the universe, the search for the ether, and the breathing of the Earth.
Where at the Casino Luxembourg. When? Until 5 January. More information .
The 17th Cineast film festival, headlined by Croatia, continues at the Cinématèque, Utopia, Kinepolis, Neimenster and the former Vianden cinema. An exceptional selection of the best recent films from over 20 former Eastern Bloc countries. In addition to more than 120 screenings of 65 feature films and 50 shorts, Cineast will also be offering a selection of films available online. Side events include a jazz matinee with the Tamara Lukasheva Quartet (13/10 at neimënster), and the closing event with Polish band Neoklez (17/10 at Les Rotondes). Part of the proceeds will go towards the 'CinEast4Ukraine' charity project, which helps victims of the war in Ukraine.
Where? Various venues. When? Until 20 October. How much will it cost? Prices vary according to location, package or activity. The full agenda and online ticket reservations .
Summer Wheat, "Dream Garden", presented at the Zidoun-Bossuyt gallery in Luxembourg. Let yourself be transported by her vibrant and humorous works, exploring the boundaries between reality and the subconscious through scenes of gardens at night and during the day. The American artist, known for her mastery of colour and mixed media, invites us to explore the intimate spaces where ideas and emotions flourish. Her work, influenced by masters such as Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Degas and Warhol, promises a rich and stimulating artistic experience.
When will the exhibition be on? From 12 October to 30 November? Where? At the Zidoun-Bossuyt gallery in Luxembourg. More information .
1535° Creative Day. There will only be two official speeches this Sunday, from mayor Guy Altmeisch and Claude Meisch (DP), minister for education, children and youth. All the rest is creativity at this traditional open house for Luxembourg's creative incubator. 1535° will be open from 11am to 7pm, with 320 stands, music and food.
Where? 115 rue Emile Mark, Differdange. When? Sunday from 11am to 7pm. Details .
Stolen Ground. The second collaboration between playwright Anna Leader and director Richard Twyman, also artistic director of English Touring Theatre, whose Macbeth was presented at the Théâtres de la Ville last season, features a face-off between two friends. An hour and a half, in English, in the service of differences and friendship.
When's the show? 11, 12, 13, 15, 16 and 17 October at 8pm. Where? Théâtre des Capucins. Info and tickets .
The Festival Atlântico continues at the Philharmonie Luxembourg until Sunday. This colourful festival celebrates the richness and diversity of Portuguese-language music, from Brazil to Cape Verde. Let yourself be carried away by exceptional concerts by renowned artists such as João Bosco & Jaques Morelenbaum, Amazônia with the Philharmonie Luxembourg and Dino D'Santiago. Events for young and old alike, such as Kids' atlântico with Martina's Music Box(unfortunately already sold out) and convivial moments such as the Cape Verdean Festival await you. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover Lusophone culture through its spellbinding music and warm atmosphere.
Where at the Philharmonie? When? Until 13 October. Programme and tickets .
The Vianden nut market. This traditional annual event attracts many visitors and is organised around the harvesting of walnuts, a local speciality. During this event, the streets of Vianden are transformed into a large market where you can buy fresh walnuts and various walnut-based specialities, such as walnut oil and pastries. The market is also an opportunity for local producers to offer other regional products such as honey, cheese, jams and handicrafts. As well as stalls, the event is often accompanied by folk entertainment, traditional music and tastings.
Where? Vianden. When? This Sunday.
Coming up at Mudam
Xanti Schawinsky: Play, Life, Illusion - a Retrospective + Schawinsky Reloaded by Monster Chetwynd. outside Switzerland. Inspired by the spirit of the Bauhaus and Black Mountain College, Schawinsky explored various artistic fields, including stage direction, set design, photography and painting. The exhibition also includes a large-scale installation by Monster Chetwynd, created in response to Schawinsky's work. Find out more about this exhibition.
Where? Mudam. When? Until 5 January 2025. How much? €8 for adults, free for under-26s, students and other exceptions.
Kurant, an experimental and conceptual artist, uses her art to deconstruct contemporary phenomena such as collective, non-human and artificial intelligence, as well as the workings of exploitation in the age of digital capitalism. "promises an immersive experience, bringing together new works and recent creations. Inspired by technologies that attempt to predict, simulate and monetise the future, the exhibition explores the notion of 'futurity' - our ability to project ourselves into the future while considering the present.
Where? Mudam. When? Until 5 January 2025. How much? €8 for adults, free for under-26s, students and other exceptions.
"" explores the history of digital art from a uniquely feminist angle, highlighting women who used computers as a tool or subject in their art. More than 100 works by 50 artists from 14 countries cover three pivotal decades, from the 1960s, marked by the arrival of integrated circuits, to the microcomputer revolution of the 1980s. The exhibition highlights a period when the computer left the laboratory and entered the home, coinciding with the second wave of feminism. Primarily analogue, the exhibition features digital art that predates the ubiquity of the internet and the proliferation of digital images, offering a fascinating look at a time when the relationship between art and technology was in the throes of transformation. Don't miss this unique opportunity to discover the work of pioneering artists such as Rebecca Allen, Elena Asins, Dara Birnbaum, Hanne Darboven, Valie Export, Agnes Denes, Lynn Hershman Leeson, Vera Molnár, and many others.
Where? Mudam. When? Until 2 February 2025. How much? €8 for adults, free for under-26s, students and other exceptions.
In Metz
35th Arab Film Festival. The 35th Fameck Arab Film Festival, this year dedicated to Jordan, comes to a close on Sunday 13 October. More than 40 films - feature-length fiction, documentaries and shorts, many of them never before seen or premiered - and more than 110 screenings over ten days, covering productions from countries such as Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Palestine, Iraq and Lebanon, are on offer.
Where? In various locations between Metz and Fameck. When? Until Sunday. Information andtickets .
In Paris
Harvest festival in Montmartre. For its 91st edition, the 18th arrondissement of Paris is cultivating the imagination. With ceremonial events, vineyard tours, a ceremony for people not getting married and a race, the programme is ready to welcome 400,000 visitors until Sunday evening. Officially, to harvest the grapes to produce 500 bottles of Clos Montmartre, which is more anecdotal...
Where? In Montmartre. And when? Until Sunday 13 October. More info .
The 126th ParisMotor Show. 400,000 is the number of visitors expected to attend the latest edition of the Paris Motor Show, from Monday 14 to Sunday 20 October. On the menu: cars, cars and more cars, of course. From the 50th anniversary of the Citroën DS to the latest innovations from Audi, BYD and other manufacturers, at a time when they are holding back because demand for electric cars is not keeping pace with production, this will be an opportunity to get up close and personal with the brands and the cars.
Where? Paris-Porte de Versailles. And when? Until 20 October. Information and tickets .
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