CULTURE ALT features interviews of the world's culture and lifestyle icons, from international artists to award winning film directors, designers, Michelin Star chefs, best luxury travel spots and much more. Interviews by Maia Morgensztern, journalist and broadcaster. Podcasts in English and in French www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
Director Levan Akin discusses 'And Then We Danced', and the challenges of portraying characters torn between tradition and desire. The moving film about Georgian dancers screened at the directors fortnight in Cannes, represented Sweden at the Oscars 2020 and provoked riots in Tbilisi. More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
3/11/20 • 11:03
After the Venice Biennale, Edmond de Waal’s Library of Exile comes to the British Museum, showcasing 2,000 books by exiled writers from Ovid to Dante and Victor Hugo. Edmund talks to us about the migration of people and ideas, and the role of art in preserving memory. More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
3/7/20 • 12:30
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2/9/20 • 11:23
'Art Deco by the Sea', on view the Sainsbury Centre, explores the impact of the 1920s French decorative style on British art, architecture, design, fashion, health, mass tourism, and lifestyle. Exhibition Curator Ghislaine Wood walks us through the ubiquitous revolution. more info www.culturealt.com instagram @maiamorgen
2/9/20 • 10:44
Argentinean artist and environmental activist TOMAS SARACENO broke world records flying in a hot air ballon without any fossil fuel, thanks to his collaboration with K-Pop superstars BTS. Saraceno talks to us about the challenges and hopes raised by project 'Aeorcene Pacha' #BTSconnect. more info www.culturealt.com instagram @maiamorgen
2/6/20 • 04:05
Le designer Jean Paul Gaultier tire sa révérence ! Retour sur notre entretien avec l'homme à la marinière, inventeur du célèbre bustier conique porté par Madonna. Plus d'info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamrogen
1/28/20 • 08:50
Wim Delvoye, the Belgian artist who tattooed pigs with the Vuitton logo, talks to us about ignorance, contemporary art, remaking Notre-Dame’s spire, and why it’s a good idea to invest in THAT $120,000 banana. More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
1/26/20 • 13:27
K-Pop, the Asian twist on pop music, is taking the world by storm. Listen to iconic British artist Sir Antony Gormley present his collaboration with BTS Connect, a project launched by fan-crazed Korean boy band BTS. More www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
1/15/20 • 07:37
‘The Farewell’ director Lulu Wang discusses the challenges of modern-day immigrants, torn between their heritage and cultural assimilation… as her actress Awkwafina becomes the first Asian American female to win a GOLDEN GLOBE for Best Actress. More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
1/7/20 • 07:54
Pierre soulages, « peintre de l’outrenoir », est une figure majeure de la peinture non figurative. L’artiste qui vient de fêter ses 100 ans est à l’honneur au musée du Louvre jusqu’au 9 mars 2020. Retour avec l'artiste sur son oeuvre, ses influences artistiques et les coups du hasard qui ont fait sa carrière.
1/2/20 • 07:45
Apres une résidence chez AXA assurance, Jonathan Monk expose une carte du monde envahie de Gilets Jaunes au Centre Pompidou... On a demandé au Président du musée, Serge Lasvignes, ce qu’il pensait de l’œuvre et du rapport entre l’art contemporain et le monde de l’entreprise. www.culturealt.com instagram: @maiamorgen L’exposition “Points de Rencontres” est ouverte jusqu’au 27 janvier 2020 au Centre Pompidou
12/18/19 • 10:04
Le dernier film de François Ozon, Grâce à Dieu, est inspiré des accusations de pédophilie qui éclaboussent l'Eglise catholique et impliquent jusqu'au Pape. Rencontre avec le réalisateur François Ozon et Denis Ménochet, qui joue le rôle de François, pour ce film qui remporte le Grand Prix du Jury au festival du film de Berlin. Plus d'info www.culturealt.comInstagram @maiamorgen
10/24/19 • 17:06
World renown artist Michal Rovner unveils a site specific installation in Canary Wharf's train station, London. The 16 meter-long video collage addresses the themes of History and Time, using human movement in the Metropolis... and the idea an archeology of the future. www.culturealt.com instagram maiamorgen
10/9/19 • 07:55
Contemporary Indian artist Bharti Kher opens 'A Wonderful Anarchy' in Hauser & Wirth Somerset. Hear her speak about avatars, bindis, and the power of what’s not there. Bharti Kher was made Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 2015. More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
9/28/19 • 10:16
Une voiture électrique volante, des vêtements intelligents, une lampe personnalisée avec vos microbes... bienvenu dans la nouvelle exposition du Design Museum à Londres, qui présente les projets des 76 nommés pour le prix Beazley Designs of the Year. Instagram @maiamorgen www.culturealt.com
9/10/19 • 11:47
Exactly A year after the famous street artist Banksy remotely shredded one of his works during its auction, Sotheby's is now exhibiting a photographic portrait of the elusive artist. Chris Levine reveals how he worked with Queen Elizabeth II and Banksy, hinting at his real identity. In this episode, we speak to Chris Levine about Banksy, the Art Market, optical illusions, and the relevance of the Royal family. Instagram @maiamorgen more info www.culturealt.com
9/8/19 • 10:22
The World's Best Vineyards now have their award, which goes beyond the wine to take the scenery, architecture and the traveller’s experience into account. CULTURE ALT meets Andrew Reed, founder of the Award, and José Zuccardi, owner of this year’s winner Zuccardi Valle de Uco, to talk about the rise of Latin America and the need for immersive experiences. PART 1: Andrew Reed, founder of World’s Best Vineyards More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
9/1/19 • 08:50
The World's Best Vineyards now have their award, which goes beyond the wine to take the scenery, architecture and the traveller’s experience into account. CULTURE ALT meets Andrew Reed, founder of the Award, and José Zuccardi, owner of this year’s winner Zuccardi Valle de Uco, to talk about the rise of Latin America and the need for immersive experiences. PART 1: Andrew Reed, founder of World’s Best Vineyards More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
9/1/19 • 09:43
Le Chef français étoilé Yannick Delpech quitte la haute gastronomie. Rencontre avec l'ancien juge de Master Chef, et Chef de l'Amphitryon, saccagé par des Gilets Jaunes début 2019, pour tester sa "Cuisine sans dépendance" et parler des raisons qui le poussent à quitter la course aux étoiles. www.culturealt.com instagram @maiamorgen
8/22/19 • 20:11
Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson returns to TATE Modern with the thought-provoking and visually arresting exhibition "Olafur Eliasson: In Real Life". Emma Lewis, assistant curator at TATE talks to us about Olafur's love of geometry, his twisted sense of colour, and his big plans for the environment. More info www.culturealt.com More info www.culturealt.com - Instagram @maiamorgen
7/24/19 • 08:03
Laurent Grasso is an iconic contemporary artist, recipient of the prestigious Order of Arts and Letters, awarded by the French Ministry of Culture. During our 'in conversation' event at Christie's London, Grasso discussed manipulating History, the 'Schumann Resonance', and the tension between scientific facts and supernatural phenomenons. More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
6/9/19 • 11:31
Documentary Hail Satan? follows founder of the Satanic Temple, Lucien Greaves, in his quest for social and religious equality in America. Lucien speaks to us about freedom of speech, activism and the joy of blasphemy. More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
6/1/19 • 10:02
Apollo 11 is not just another documentary about Man's first step on the Moon in 1969. It takes us there. Crafted from newly discovered footage and audio archives, the gripping documentary won the Special Jury Prize at Sundance for editing. Director Todd Douglas Miller talks to us about working with ‘Buzz’ Aldrin, Michael Collins, Neil Armstrong's sons and the Nasa to recreate the life-changing race to the Moon. More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
5/31/19 • 08:26
"'Risk independence' is not a question, but a demand" - John Cooper, Sundance Film Festival Director tells us what it's like to run a festival that wants to change how audiences view the world. David Courier, Senior Film Programmer at Sundance Institute speaks about what to expect this year in London. More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
5/30/19 • 08:01
The V&A new exhibition ''Food: Bigger than the Plate' explores ways we can reinvent how we grow, distribute and experience food. Christine Flood talks to us about cheese made out of famous' people bacteria, enhancing taste without altering the ingredients, and how designers can change the way we behave. www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen - PODCAST INTERVIEW IN ENGLISH -
5/20/19 • 13:11
Kanal – Centre Pompidou est le nouveau centre culturel dédié à l'art moderne et contemporain à Bruxelles. CULTURE ALT a rencontré Bernard Blistène, directeur du Musée National d'Art Moderne à Paris, et Yves Golstein, Directeur de Kanal- Centre Pompidou à Bruxelles, pour revenir sur les enjeux d'une collaboration internationale, au niveau local, européen et étatique. Plus d'info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
5/10/19 • 14:55
20 years after the death of American director Stanley Kubrick, the Design Museum London opens 'Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition'. 2001: A space Odyssey, Full Metal Jacket, A Clockwork Orange, The Shinning… Adrienne Groen, co-curator of the show, talks to us about what the 'Kubrick method', from his obsession with details to the use of new technologies, as well as drawing on famous painters and designers to create his sets. www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
5/7/19 • 17:30
British artist Anish Kapoor inaugurates an exhibition of 10 magnetic and reflective pieces in Pitzhanger Manor’s new art gallery, near London, next to the former country home of sir John Soane. Kapoor talks to us about cultural heritage, freedom of speech and a trip down the rabbit hole. The exhibition is on at the Pitzhanger Manor and Gallery until August 18, 2019. More info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
3/13/19 • 11:00
Mark Rothko is arguably one of the most revered artists of our time. As a retrospective exhibition opens at the Kunsthistorisches in Vienna, Christopher Rothko, son of the artist and author of the book Mark Rothko: From the Inside Out, tells us why we got it all wrong. More info www.culturealt.com and Instagram @maiamorgen
3/11/19 • 32:04
"Sauvage" suit le parcours d’un jeune prostitué qui cherche ses repères. INTERVIEW avec le réalisateur Camille Vidal-Naquet et l'acteur Félix Maritaud (Prix Louis Roederer de la révélation au Festival de Cannes 2018) Nommé Caméra d’or au Festival de Cannes et la Semaine de la Critique en 2018, ainsi que le César 2019 du Meilleur premier film. Plus d'info www.culturealt.com Instagram @maiamorgen
2/28/19 • 15:54