Swiss artist Signer features at Biennale art exhibition
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The work of Swiss artist Roman Signer is featured prominently at the 48th International Exhibition of Contemporary Art in Venice. The new director – Harald Szeemann of Switzerland – has promised viewers “a long walk with plenty of surprises”. The title of this year’s exhibition is “d’APERTutto” – open to all – and it features…
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Swiss voters overwhelmingly approved federal legislation on asylum policy – an issue that has become highly controversial in recent months because of the Kosovo crisis and the resulting refugee migration. Just over 70 percent of those who cast their ballot were in favour of replacing a law that was 20 years old. The new legislation…
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“La Route de la Soie”, or “Silk Road” by Maurice Béjart has premiered in Lausanne. The performance depicts the story of a man’s journey from Venice to China, and takes in a variety of influences from countries such as Turkey, Iran and Mongolia on the way. Béjart – the French creator of the Béjart Ballet…
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Events focusing on tango dancing are being held in Zurich between July 2-11 – as part of the city’s festival, which gets underway later this month. In the run-up to the events, tango lessons are being offered at various locations throughout Zurich. According to the organisers, the concert highlights of the festival include a performance…
