Diego Velázquez

Depictions of nude women can be objectifying and insulting. But Venus is perhaps more inclusive than she looks

 We accompany a different contemporary artist each episode to deepen our understanding of their creative process

François Chaignaud takes us on a magical stroll through the medieval Louvre.

The seaside and the beach - places of longing and liminal areas of creativity. Twist dives into life by the water

On this last morning before the selections, a last opportunity to work on details before things get serious.

An afternoon with the girls of group B (17-18 years) followed by the boys of group A (15-16 years).

Can infinity be defined? is it something that we can feel? And can we express it in a work of art?

In a time when dating apps are dominating our desires, is there space for romantic love? 

Opened in 1932, the art deco cinema is a major venue for film premieres with its huge auditorium.

How can we have more fulfilling sex? Ronja von Rönne meets couples and singles who have reinvented their sexuality.

From queer cake sitting to sex positive tasting evenings, Tracks finds out about food and sexuality.

Political pressure and dwindling public funding mean that Europe’s museums are struggling to stay afloat.

Using the latest technology, researchers are discovering the bright colours of ancient Greek art and architecture.  

How can you feed yourself self-sufficiently in the desert? An ancient superfood could hold the answer.

The UN is in crisis as its Special Rapporteur accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza. Will Palestine be its downfall?

How can we age well? Ronja von Rönne trys to find out by talking to chimney sweep Norbert Skrobek, who is close to retirement and Monika Gutte who defies age with a zest for life

Topographers have been trying to survey Romania's land for years. However, the public register is still one of the most incomplete in the EU.

Colombia is blighted by ultra-violent street gangs with children as young as ten years old being recruited to sell drugs, steal, intimidate and kill.

With seduction and declarations of love, young men emotionally manipulate their ‘girlfriends’ to use them as prostitutes.