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Tsunami: Race Against Time
National Geographic’s
four-part docuseries is streaming on Disney+ to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. The series
follows the wave as it spreads, through newly
discovered archive footage and testimonies from
survivors, scientists and rescuers who witnessed the tragic event.
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Freedom: Memories 1954 – 2021 by Angela Merkel
IN ANGELA MERKEL’S
new memoir, co-written with her long-time political advisor Beate Baumann, she looks back on her 31-year political career
and personal life. Stories meander through her childhood, youth, studies in the German Democratic
Republic, and the fall
of the Berlin Wall. Also included are retellings of
conversations with some of the world’s most powerful people, discussions
of international turning points and an inside look into how global decisions were made.
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Routes with Clara Amfo
RADIO BROADCASTER
CLARA AMFO has teamed up with LNER to launch a podcast about all things travel. Expect
relatable discussions with
well-known guests including singer-songwriter Tom
Grennan, author Candice Brathwaite and DJ Arielle
Free about memorable trips and life experiences.
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Yayoi Kusama, Melbourne 15 December 2024 – 21 April 2025
The National Gallery of Victoria’s new exhibition showcases nearly 200 works
by Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Known for her distinctive use of polka dots and her arresting immersive installations, this exhibition includes the global premiere of a never-before-seen infinity mirror room.
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Somerset House at 25, London
Somerset House has a jam-packed year of exhibitions and events to mark its 25th anniversary in
2025. Choreographer Wayne McGregor’s exhibition Inf
s explores the relationships between performance and the body, while S : The W
init OIL
orld a ur Fe t O et (from 23 January)
celebrates soil’s role in human civilisation and its potential to heal the planet.
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Brera Modern, Milan from 8 December 2024
The Brera Modern is finally opening in December, fifty years after plans for
the museum were first unveiled. Located down the road from the existing
Pinacoteca di Brera, which houses works by the likes of Canova and Caravaggio, the new museum will
showcase the gallery’s modern oeuvres. e
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