Sandra Gobet and the essence of the human being, leading players at Eurostars Hotels in Madrid
March 26, 2008
Two hotels, the Eurostars Gran Madrid 4* (Alcobendas) and the Eurostars Zarzuela Park (Madrid) present, from 20 March to 20 May, a joint exhibition figuring work by Sandra Gobet (Madrid, 1985). Read more
Drawings by Laura Gómez Valero fill the art space at the Eurostars Gaudí Hotel
March 20, 2008
The Eurostars Gaudí 4* (Barcelona) presents an exhibition by Laura Gómez Valero. The show can be visited at this hotel in Barcelona’s Eixample district until 15 May. Read more
Fourth edition of the Eurostars Hotels Travel Narrative Prize
March 13, 2008
Following in the lines of its firm commitment to bond with the world of art and culture, the Hotusa Group calls the fourth edition of the Eurostars Hotels Travel Narrative Prize. The event, organized in collaboration with Barcelona University and RBA Libros S.A, will award one sole prize of 18,000 euros to the piece of narrative which, in the opinion of the judges, is the best story or set of stories entered for the competition.Originals must comprise a minimum of 80 and a maximum of 150 pages, typed in double spacing on one side of the sheet only, in the Spanish language and may be restricted to one story or be segmented into no more than three independent stories, provided these do not exceed the permitted extension limit. In addition, a sine qua non condition is established that each item of work entered shall be original and unpublished.
Candidates must present 5 (five) copies of their work at the Gabinete de Comunicación (Communications Dept.) of the UNIVERSITAT DE BARCELONA, Gran Vía de les Corts Catalanes, 585. Barcelona. (08007). The deadline for entries will close on 31 May 2008. The competition shall in no case be declared null and void and under no condition shall work sent by e-mail be accepted.
The panel of judges appointed to determine the granting of this prize will be composed of a representative from Barcelona University, a representative from RBA Libros S.A., a representative from Hotusa Group, two writers of acknowledged prestige, two journalists specialized in cultural subjects, in addition to a non-voting secretary. In the previous three editions of the award, judges have included writers Ángela Vallvey and Alfredo Conde (2007), writers Anna María Moix and Eduardo Mendicutti (2006), and journalists Ángela Rodicio and Jon Sistiaga (2005).
One of the greatest incentives of this prize is the fact that the winning piece of work will be distributed, free of charge, throughout the over 4,000 rooms comprising the 46 establishments belonging to the Eurostars Hotels chain in Spain, various European and Latin American countries. At present, guests of this Hotusa Group chain are able to enjoy El Barbero del Antananarivo (The Barber of Antananarivo), the winner of the last edition, of which a total of 10,000 copies have been published. Full details of the conditions ruling the Fourth Edition of the Eurostars Narrative Prize can be consulted here.
The Eurostars Anglí presents ‘aesthetic accidents’ by Markus Haub
March 12, 2008
The Eurostars Anglí 4* (Barcelona) presents, from 10 March to 30 April, an exhibition by Markus Haub (Germany, 1972). The Haub exhibition is the first part of a trilogy, ‘Urban Landscapes’. Three exhibitions focused on the city and the relationships amongst its inhabitants which will fill the exhibition space at the Eurostars Angli until next September. Haub inaugurates this trilogy and will be followed by Valentina Adorni and Marc Goodwin, whose paintings will be displayed from 10 May to 10 June and from 15 July to 1 September, respectively. Read more
Andrea Barazzutti exhibits his work at the Eurostars Roma Congress Hotel
March 12, 2008
The Eurostars Roma Congress 4* presents, from 11 March to 11 May, an exhibition of paintings by the artist, Andrea Barazzutti (Brunico, 1961). This is a collection of water colours in which this painter, illustrator and architect portrays his own, dream-like universe. Read more
The Kills
March 10, 2008
I keep having to check my ticket. Can this be right?
The UK’s favourite scuzz-rock heroes, daters of Kate Moss, wearers of leather and chelsea boots, cooler that a polar bear’s icebox, supported by the equally cool, equally rare in Paris the Gossip? And a chance to catch up-and-comers Pete and the Pirates?
L’Olympia, 6:30pm
28 Boulevard des Capucines
75009 Paris
France
Family Silverware Exhibition
March 10, 2008
A new exhibition in Hungarian National Museum features the amazing collection of silver tableware from the 18th and 19th century.
The collection of gold and silver works of art that represents country’s culture and history was started over 200 years ago. Many of the pieces were obtained by the museum during the Socialist period when many were forced to part with precious heirlooms, and acquired from Pawn Store Company, that used to be a monoplist in the antiques market in Hungary.
In addition to table silverware crafted in Hungary, the collection also features some works made outside the territory of the former Habsburg Monarchy, especially the splendid works of Viennese goldsmiths.
The exhibition will continue till 24th March, on the second floor of the Hungarian National Museum.
Address: VIII district, Múzeum krt. 14-16
Open: Tue-Sun 10:00-18:00
The noble passion of collecting
March 10, 2008
The exhibition “The noble passion of collecting - Arts works from Hungarian private collections” that will continue in the Budapest Museum of Applied Arts till April 20th displays about 600 artworks form 65 private collections.
This exceptional selection includes works from the Middle Ages to the present day - Gothic wooden statues, orthodox icons, a 17th century Brussels tapestry, oriental rugs, Hungarian porcelain, Art Deco furniture, silver jewellery and oriental ceramics from the cargo of sunken ships.
The gem of collection is a crystal cow called the Milky Way. This piece of art was created for the annual Cow Parade, and just returned from its special trip to Vienna where it was displayed in the café window. This sparkling cow is decorated with 13,500 Swarowsky crystals and illuminated from within.
Museum of Applied Arts
IX. district, Üllői út 33-37
Closed on Mondays
Wushu
March 10, 2008
Wushu has a wok and knows how to use it. In fact, this restaurant knew how to use it so well, whipping up a range of Asian treats (pad Thai, lo mein and laksa) and sending them tumbling in generous potions into mammoth plates, that queues began to form. Now in bigger but no less lovely premises, Wushu offers good Asian grub rarely found in Barcelona, courtesy of expert Aussie chef Bradley Ainsworth.
Kitchen open Tue-Sun, 1pm-4.30; 7pm-11pm
Wushu restaurant and bar
Avda. Marqués d’Argentera 1
08003 Barcelona
Metro: Barceloneta
Tel: 933 107 313
Alicia Keys
March 10, 2008
Wallet? Keys? Hopes and Dreams?
She’s hot, intelligent AND she can sing? These three virtues, rarely experienced together (however much they try to make us believe it), intermingle and explode in the lovely Alicia Keys. Go and hear her in action on March 16th. The venue is Pavelló Olímpic de Badalona (Barcelona) NB. This is NOT the Olympic stadium on Montjuïc, but a 12,500-seater basketball stadium slightly out of town. The show starts at 9pm and you have the added pleasure of getting out at a Metro station called Gorg.
Avinguda Alfons XIII, s/n
08921 Badalona (Barcelona)
Metro Gorg
Tickets: €48-€58
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