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Today on Euromaxx Highlights we mark the 25th anniversary of ...
Today on Euromaxx Highlights we mark the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, remembering autumn '89 in pictures; looking at the Border of Lights and finding out how the reunification changed people's lives. Iconic Images For the generation who lived through it, the fall of the Berlin Wall 25 years ago was the defining experience of their lives. A number of images from the time have become world famous - from the photo of a Trabant full of young women to the crowds of people who climbed onto the wall, and the Brandenburg Gate lit up by the flashbulbs of thousands of reporters. Border of Lights An installation featuring 8000 illuminated balloons, devised by artist Christopher Bauder, will mark the former route of the Berlin Wall through the city center between November 7-9. On Sunday night, they'll be released into the skies above the German capital. Follet’s World We meet up with bestselling author Ken Follett, whose latest novel "Edge of Eternity" is the third and last part of "The Century Trilogy”, which follows the fortunes of five intertwined families as they make their way through the 20th century. Needless to say, communist East Germany and the Berlin Wall play a significant role in the plot. Post-Wall Paths The fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989, turned many peoples' lives inside-out. Gallery-owner Gerd Harry Lybke, actress and singer Jeanette Biedermann and musician Klaus Meine all say they would never have ended up pursuing the careers they did, had Berlin's division remained.
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Louis Vuitton Foundation The Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris has ...
Louis Vuitton Foundation The Louis Vuitton Foundation in Paris has finally had its official opening for the public. The landmark, which is located on the edge of the Bois de Boulogne park, is an art museum and cultural center. We attended the opening and got to talk to its world renowned architect, Frank Gehry. Andy Warhol Cars Andy Warhol's final work was a series ordered by the German car manufacturer Daimler. The collection, depicting the history of cars, was left unfinished at the time of Warhol’s death, but is now being displayed at the MAC-Museum Art & Cars in Singen, southern Germany. We met with the curators behind the exhibition. Polyphonic Overtone Singer Anna-Maria Hefele Starting with an undertone, Anna-Maria Hefele uses special mouth and tongue movements to filter out sound frequencies. To the ear, it sounds like two separate tones. In September 2014, the 25 year old showed off her talent on YouTube, and millions of people were astounded. Restaurant 'Rub & Stub' We profile a Danish restaurant serving meals solely using products which would otherwise have gone to waste. 'Rub & Stub' was opened in Copenhagen in 2013 by a group of environmentally-conscious friends who give their profits to charity. We met with the chef, Søren Grimstrup, to see what kinds of dishes he can create with the food donated to them. Make-up Artist Maria Malone-Guerbaa Maria Malone-Guerbaa from Ireland needs just a couple of brush strokes to transform her face into a likeness of any number of famous people, such as the Queen of England or Stevie Wonder! She uses only face paint and standard make-up tools. The 40-year-old's pictures of herself have gone viral on the internet.
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In this edition Sherlock Holmes - The Ever-Popular Super Sleuth ...
In this edition Sherlock Holmes - The Ever-Popular Super Sleuth Pipe, cap and cape - that's how Sherlock Holmes is always depicted. And there are many more well-known clichés. After over 120 years, the fictional detective is as fascinating as ever. The Museum of London has dedicated an exhibition to this urban legend who first appeared in print in 1887, conceived by author Arthur Conan Doyle. "Eagle-TV" - The World From Above Sea eagle Victor has come a long way since his life in a zoo, thanks to falconer Jacques-Olivier Travers who runs an animal sanctuary for injured birds of prey on Lake Geneva. Once a caged bird that had never flown, Victor now literally films the world from a birds-eye view, with a small camera strapped to his back. Soon he will even star in his own bio-pic "Freedom". Amsterdam's Night Mayor We meet Mirik Milan, Amsterdam’s official Night Mayor, on one of his regular "patrols". Milan, who was reelected to the post in September, does this three nights a week, as he meets local club, pub and restaurant owners to smooth out any differences they may have with City Hall and the public. 100 Years of Leica Photography The exhibition Eyes Wide Open illuminates many aspects of recent small-format photography, with some 500 works. In 1914 Oskar Barnack completed the first functional model of a small-format camera. The fact that it could easily be carried in a coat pocket revolutionized photography, making it accessible to professionals and amateurs alike. Showtime for "The Wyld - out of this world" It's opening night at the Friedrichsstadt-Palast. After two years of relentless preparations and rehearsals the new show - costing 10 million Euros - "The Wyld - out of this world" is finally holding its world premiere. The red carpet is rolled out and the performance is sold out, but will all the hard work pay off?
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In this edition: Gibraltar Located in the Mediterranean this charming ...
In this edition: Gibraltar Located in the Mediterranean this charming British overseas territory is where both man and monkey make their home. We visit the sites. Living Statues The tenth World Living Statues Festival was staged in the Dutch city of Arnhem this weekend. We met up with participant Patrick von Horne from Belgium. Jean Paul Gaultier in Paris Gaultier has been designing pret-à-porter collections for almost 40 years. Now he wants to concentrate solely on haute couture. David Chipperfield's Latest Project David Chipperfield is one of the world's most acclaimed architects. His best-known work includes the renovation of the Neues Museum in the German capital and he's currently working on another landmark Berlin gallery, the Neue Nationalgalerie. Oversized Jewelry Nicola Malkin's hand-crafted charms are too big to fit in a jewelry box but are works of art onto themselves. The British artist specializes in larger than life ceramics - some of which have been displayed in top notch museums. We went to visit her at her atelier to find out more.
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In this edition: Dirndl and Lederhosen - Fashion Trend from ...
In this edition: Dirndl and Lederhosen - Fashion Trend from Bavaria Welcome to the traditional world of dirndls and lederhosen. They play an essential role at the annual Oktoberfest.They used to be considered uncook, but now they are stylish. Maserati Turns 100 The Maserati brothers founded their first car workshop in Bologna 100 years ago. We take a look at the celebrations to mark the centenary of the Italian company Model Car Photographer Kim Leuenberger London-based Swiss photographer Kim Leuenberger takes pictures of cars against scenic backdrops that aren't all they seem. The cars look like the real thing - but they're not. They're just models! Magazine Sales in Germany While newspaper sales are declining there is actually a boom in the demand for glossy magzines. We find out why. Freestyle-Canyoning with Warren Verboom Switzerland's Warren Verboom is taking canyoning to a new level. He makes dare-devil leaps and turns somersaults in narrow ravines. His jumps may look like dangerous stunts, but each is carefully planned and tested.
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Hercule Poirot is back on the trail, German photographer Thomas ...
Hercule Poirot is back on the trail, German photographer Thomas Hoepker, the spectacular chandeliers from the German company Windfall Lighting, and we visit the serene setting in and around Oulu, Finland. Windfall Lighting We profile this company that is based in Munich and specializes in making custom-made chandeliers from genuine glass crystal. The results are often quite spectacular. It's all hand-made, too, and the quality is world renowned. Discovering Oulu, Finland The region around Oulu is known for its beautiful forests and lakes, and the city itself is situated at the mouth of the Oulujoki River. Two hundred years ago Oulu was a major trading center of wood tar to the rest of northern Europe. Today the region draws visitors in search of tranquility and beautiful scenery. But that still doesn't rule out dancing tango at a forest club. Designer Fausto Puglisi Fausto Puglisi is a promising new Italian designer. The Sicilian was tasked with reviving the fashion house of Ungaro back in 2012 but he also has his own label. His big break was when one very particular girl with a sharp eye for material, Madonna discovered his talents. Since then Puglisi has dressed Katy Perry, Nicki Minaj, and Beyoncé. We caught up with him at Milan Fashion Week! German Photographer Thomas Hoepker He's one of Germany's most renowned documentary photographers. The former President of Magnum Photos travelled the world with his camera and documented many historical events. He photographed during the Cold War, and was present on 9/11. Now he's received the Leica Hall of Fame Award and is being honored with a Retrospective at the Photokina Imaging Fair in Cologne. Hercule Poirot is Back Agatha Christie wrote many novels including world famous titles like "And Then there Were None", and "Death On the Nile." Her most famous investigator is Hercule Poirot who first appeared in 1920. Despite his author having killed him off in 1975, Christie's family is now allowing him to rise again. The new book is called "The Monogram Murders" written by Sophie Hannah.
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In this edition: Drone Photography German photographer Heiner Müller-Elsner works ...
In this edition: Drone Photography German photographer Heiner Müller-Elsner works with drone cameras to get really high-up shots of monuments. He tells us about the thrill of getting all the details up close in his latest monumental photo series. One example is the monument to Otto von Bismarck, the first chancellor of the German Empire, which towers 34 meters above the city of Hamburg. Crowdfunding Stories Crowdfunding is a great alternative to getting financial support for an idea when the banks won't bite. We look at a few success stories, including Nikolei Wied's "The Dash". It's an earphone that works as a fitness computer, providing the wearer with information on his/her body's performance. Nikolaj Hviid now has the most successful crowdfunding project in Europe. Doggie Magician Jose Ahonen Ahonen recently had some dogs in the audience watching him do tricks which then inspried him to come up with an act to confound pooches, too. He put it on YouTube and it went viral overnight. Now many millions have watched it. We meet magic man Ahonen and find out about another project he has in cooperation with man's best friend. Sherry from Jerez Jerez has double reason to celebrate in 2014: it’s the city’s 750th anniversary and Jerez is also Europe's wine town of the year. Jerez was where sherry was invented by fortifying wine with brandy. Women in Formula 1 Formula 1racing is still really a man’s world, but more and more women are filling important positions in the world's most successful racing series: either team bosses such as Claire Williams or as technicians. Now, for the first time in 22 years, a woman is also behind the wheel: Susie Wolff from Scotland.
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On today's Euromaxx: Air guitarists were strutting their stuff at ...
On today's Euromaxx: Air guitarists were strutting their stuff at the world championships in Finland, people piled in doorways or wrapped around trees thanks to choreographer Willi Dorner’s "Bodies in Urban Spaces" performances, sun and history on the Greek island of Rhodes, the Belgian city of Mons offers a street view show with an artistic twist, and orange wines. Air Guitar World Championships in Finland Alone on stage without a band, only an imaginary guitar: The best of the best air guitarists meet each year in Oulu in northern Finland for the world championships. This year, Sabrina Schramm - aka "Lady Liberty" - was there to mime for Germany. “Bodies in Urban Spaces” by Willi Dorner Dancers in colorful tracksuits suddenly coalesce into body sculptures – jamming themselves in gaps between houses or wrapping themselves around street lights. "Bodies in Urban Spaces" is Austrian choreographer Willi Dorner’s long-running project. This time his team is shaking up the Swiss city of Biel as part of the "Le Mouvement" performance art festival. The Greek Island of Rhodes Rhodes is one of the sunniest islands in the Mediterranean but it offers more than just glorious beached. The walls of its main city, Rhodos, are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the tiny picturesque village of Lindos has its own Acropolis. Mons Shows Its Artistic Side In 2015 the Belgian city of Mons will be a European Capital of Culture. Mons is already working on one of its projects which will appear like a street view of Google maps but with the help of locals, the shots of the city carry a comical and artistic theme. We get an online view of it all and meet its developer. Orange Wines Italian vintner Josko Gravner specializes in making “orange wine”. He went back to basics and has spent several years perfecting an old fermentation technique which uses traditional Ribolla Gialla white grapes and fermenting them without removing the skin. Hence the unusual color. The Italian term is "Vini Naturali", or natural wine.
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In this edition: Film producer Marina Cicogna, the "Carreras Sanlúcar" ...
In this edition: Film producer Marina Cicogna, the "Carreras Sanlúcar" traditional horse races, the sport of kiiking in Estonia, heavy-metal pianist VIKA, and a chance to shoot where the Russian army used to drill - the "Officers’ House” in Wunsdorf. The "Officers House” in Wünsdorf The "Officers’ House” in the former Red Army base at Wünsdorf in the state of Brandenburg has stood empty since the withdrawal of Soviet Forces from Germany in 1994. Its "shabby charm” is a magnet for photographers such as Andreas Boettger, who is documenting the building’s slow decay. Kiiking in Estonia This is a modified version of the playground activity of swinging - and is now considered an extreme sport. It’s basically doing loop-the-loop over the bar. Participants are fastened in to make sure they don't fall out because of the G-forces. The telescoping swing arms, made of steel, can be gradually extended to increase the challenge. Heavy-Metal Pianist VIKA Classically trained pianist VIKA or Viktoriya Yermolyeva of Ukraine has become known more for her heavy metal music performances on the keyboard. We had an opportunity to talk to her and watch her in concert. "Carreras Sanlúcar" - Racing on the Beach Every year in August the beach at Sanlúcar de Barrameda in Andalusia, Spain, turns into one of the most beautiful race courses in the world. In fact, the "Carreras Sanlúcar" attracts as many as 30,000 spectators who watch around 100 jockeys galloping on their horses at sunset along the beach. Film Producer Marina Cicogna The 71st Venice Film Festival has begun. One lady who has been connected to the event since the start is 80-year-old Marina Cicogna. As a successful film producer she’s won a Golden Lion herself, but her priority now is making sure that the prestigious festival is always a special one.
