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The gay icons of Pierre and Gilles, the political manifesto of Mohammed Ali or the feminist art of Louise Bourgeois all have one common thread: they are reinterpretations of an original work, that of "Saint Sebastian" by Guido Réni.

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Saint Sebastian, or to Suffer and to Orgasm

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Ever since Manet painted Luncheon on the Grass in 1863, dozens of artists have adopted and reworked this symbolism. Picasso charged the scene with tingling eroticism, Mickalene Thomas turned it into a political statement, and Daniel Spoerri reworked it into a warning about ecological issues.

Luncheon on the Grass or Picnic Theory

Ever since Manet painted Luncheon on the Grass in 1863, dozens of artists have adopted and reworked it

ARTJACKING (1/10)

A shipwreck in 1816 shocked young artist Théodore Géricault... and his imagery was the starting point for generations of other artists to portray their own shock and dissent. The Cooperative des Malassis denounced the evexcesses of capitalism while Kader Attia criticises the shipwrecks of migrants in the Mediterranean Sea.

The Raft of the Medusa, or Staying Alive

A shipwreck in 1816 shocked young artist Théodore Géricault

ARTJACKING (2/10)

In 1960, Yves Klein was photographed jumping from the second floor of a building. But did he really jump? To find out, Tehching Hsieh tried to do the same and broke both his ankles in the attempt, while Philippe Ramette learned to fly. Klein's leap launched a thousand others...

Leap into the Void or the Art of Fake

In 1960, Yves Klein was photographed jumping from the second floor of a building

ARTJACKING ! (3/10)

In 1917, Marcel Duchamp was told he could exhibit a piece of work and it could be anything he wanted. Taking the curators at their word, he signed a urinal and named it Fountain. A small, subversive act that profoundly shook the art world.

Fountain, or Art, the Index Finger and Pee

A small, subversive act that profoundly shook the art world...

ARTJACKING (4/10)

Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper is ripe for reinterpretation given its notable absences: women, people of colour, and people with disabilities are invisible in this painting about the salavation of humanity. Enter modern artists challenging that narrative: Beth Edelson, Elisabeth Ohlson Wallin, and Raoef Mamedov.

The Last Supper, or the Art of Table Arrangement

Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper is ripe for reinterpretation given its notable absences

ARTJACKING (5/10)

Piet Mondrian is one of the pioneers of abstraction. For him, his scholarly compositions create order in the chaos of the world. His art sparked off countless iterations, from pop artist Tom Wesselmann to Yves Saint Laurent, who created an iconic dress.

Mondrian or the Art of Tidying Up

Piet Mondrian is one of the pioneers of abstraction

ARTJACKING (6/10)

25 naked and languid women loll about as the viewer becomes the voyeur. The Turkish Bath by Ingres makes men reflect on the staging of their desire, and women on their eroticisation. Man Ray, Jananne Al-Ani, Patrick Raynaud and Lalla Essaydi all have something to say back to the original work.

The Turkish Bath, So Hot!

25 naked and languid women loll about as the viewer becomes the voyeur: this is The Turkish Bath by Ingres

ARTJACKING (7/10)

What is hidden in the image of the ladies-in-waiting? Who is the true focus of the work? The viewer, the court ladies or the royal couple? There has been speculation about the painting by Velázquez for centuries. And ultimately everyone sees what they want in it.

The Ladies-in-Waiting, or the Art of Playing Dolly

What is hidden in the image of the ladies-in-waiting?

ARTJACKING (9/10)

A pipe which is not a pipe but the representation of a pipe: that's how Magritte humorously paved the way for the many subsequent interpretations of his famous piece. Présence Panchounette, Marina Fabre and Valentine Dervaux, and Nancy Fouts have all made their own versions of the iconic work.

This is Not a Pipe, or Non-Smoker Art

A pipe which is not a pipe but the representation of a pipe...

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As a show of solidarity, Europe is displaying the colours of Ukraine, a country whose desire for democracy and freedom is perceived as a danger by Vladimir Putin's Russia. The pursuit of freedom is the subject of this episode of Twist. A desire shared by artists from all over the world.

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Spotlight on the Sztuki Museum's collection of radical contemporary art, which has flourished in an old textile factory in the heart of the industrial city of Lodz, dubbed the ‘Polish Manchester’.

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With Estonia celebrating 30 years of independence this year, TWIST goes to Tallinn to discover the city’s cultural scene. Featuring writer Sofi Oksanen, artists Flo Kasearu and Timo Toots, the Estonian Voices ensemble and rapper Tommy Cash

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An author once described this work as a portrait of a woman done by a painter who had forgotten to paint the feet, legs, thighs, stomach, hips, chest, hands, arms, shoulders, neck and head. 

The Origin of the World by Gustave Courbet

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In the southern French town of Arles, the Luma Foundation, created by Swiss billionaire Maja Hoffmann, has transformed former railway workshops into an artistic and cultural space. The inclusion of a glittering 56-metre high tower by Frank Gehry divides opinion.

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In the southern French town of Arles, the Luma Foundation, created by Swiss billionaire Maja Hoffmann, has transformed former railway workshops into an artistic and cultural space.

Tempelhof, Berlin’s disused airport close to the city centre has been housing refugees in a welcome centre since 2015. A focus on residents’ daily lives of waiting for applications to be processed and for dreams to become reality.

Berlin Tempelhof

Tempelhof, Berlin’s disused airport close to the city centre has been housing refugees in a welcome centre since 2015. A focus on residents’ daily lives of waiting for applications to be processed and for dreams to be made reality.

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Behind his polite exterior lies a formidable leader with a ruthless character, ready to do anything to make China the world's leading power by the People’s Republic’s centenary in 2049. This well-documented portrait of the Chinese president gives an unprecedented insight into his politics and shows how Xi Jinping's personal journey has shaped his choices as he steers China towards world domination.

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Far away from the South Korean capital of Seoul is the Buddhist Gameunsa Temple. Three nuns live, pray and cook together here as they preserve the knowledge of centuries-old temple cuisine. The abbess of this small monastery is the charismatic Wookwan Sunim, revered in Asia as one of the best cooks in the world.

South Korea: Magic Temple Food

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The Maginot Line is a giant: Thousands of underground bunkers and concrete defences lining the French border, from Belgium to the Mediterranean. In its time it was celebrated as a technical masterpiece and thought to be impregnable, today it also stands for the trauma of the French defeat in 1940. The documentary looks at a military construction that is as fascinating as it is controversial.

France's Defensive Barrier

Thought to be impregnable, the French defensive barrier did not halt the German invasion in 1940.

The Maginot Line

The literary source for Richard Strauss’s opera immortalizing the degeneracy of Herodes Antipas, King of Judea, and his step-daughter Salome, was supplied by Oscar Wilde. It tells of Herodes, who is keeping the prophet Jochanaan captive inside a cistern. Salome tries to seduce him and on being rebuffed, forces her stepfather to serve her the prophet’s head on a silver platter.

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Rejected by the prophet Jochanaan, Salome forces her abusive stepfather to exact revenge.

Richard Strauss: Salome

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Three Japanese men have fallen under the charms of high school student Rinko, a character from the video game Love Plus. The game finally leads them to the seaside resort of Atami, where the virtual world and real life collides.

Three Japanese men have fallen under the charms of high school student Rinko, a character from the video game Love Plus

Petit ami parfait

The paintings of Vincent Van Gogh are losing their colours. The paints he used were vibrant, but cheap, and degraded within months of painting. It's now impossible to appreciate the true beauty of his works, as his flamboyant flare for colours has slowly turned drab. If nothing is done, the Sunflowers which are still a beautiful gold today could well turn brown. Should we just accept they can't be saved?

Van Gogh's Disappearing Colours

The paintings of Vincent Van Gogh are losing their colours because the pigments used were vibrant but cheap

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Since its invention in the 19th century, the bicycle has allowed Western women to move around independently. Today, it is the turn of women in Arab countries to discover its power. Though at first glance innocuous and common, the bicycle is unexpectedly feminist.

The Freedom to Cycle

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Why do the works of the Italian painter Caravaggio exude such violence? The answer is to be found in the eventful life of the artist, who just couldn't stay out of trouble and met a sticky end.

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Caravaggio just couldn't stay out of trouble and met a sticky end

It is impossible for them to stay in Russia. For these Russian citizens opposed to the Kremlin, the outbreak of war in Ukraine and the new laws restricting freedom of expression have forced them to leave everything behind. Their destination: Istanbul, as Turkey did not require a visa. It is a difficult exile with a host country that does not consider them as refugees and a homeland that views them as pariahs.

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The loss of biodiversity is highly alarming: our planet is currently experiencing the greatest extinction since the age of the dinosaurs. This film documents the extinction of species currently happening around the world. But it also highlights hopeful initiatives as committed men and women on every continent fight to save endangered species and work towards improving biodiversity.

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A breakaway region of Moldova that is not recognised internationally, Transnistria is largely pro-Russian. The war in Ukraine has awakened fears that Russia will try to annex the region.

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The internationally renowned bassist, singer and composer Avishai Cohen performs in an exclusive concert from the Maillon theatre in Strasbourg. Accompanied by drummer Roni Kaspi and pianist Elchin Shirinov, the jazzman presents his forthcoming album Shifting Sands.

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IThe internationally renowned bassist, singer and composer Avishai Cohen performs from his forthcoming album Shifting Sands.

Avishai Cohen Trio

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ARTE Concert Festival 2021

ARTE Concert Festival welcomes a legend, Damon Albarn

Damon Albarn

At Lviv station, a convoy prepares to make its way to Kyiv. The driver in his cabin, is at the front of the train. In the other cars are volunteers and men going into battle. Without even picking up a gun, Evgeni, a train driver, is now on the de facto front line.

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Without even picking up a gun, Evgeni, a train driver, is now on the de facto front line

Have you ever wondered why pop songs sometimes sound a little too familiar? Welcome to the world of pop-recycling where borrowing, sampling and interpolation are the order of the day. Featuring interviews with Placebo, Ed Sheeran, Charlie XCX and Lauv.

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Thirty years after the end of apartheid, South Africa has still not overcome its many problems: Endemic violence, economic and racial inequalities, state corruption. However, the rainbow nation has a lot to offer: tourism, natural resources and a leadership role on the African continent.

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Mapping the World

Live from the Teatro Real in Madrid, an adaptation of Prokofiev’s flamboyant masterpiece by the ever-radical Calixto Bieito.

An adaptation of Sergei Prokofiev’s flamboyant masterpiece by radical director Calixto Bieito.

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Patrycja and Eryk have left their native Poland and their hometown of Wrocław. The two had no longer felt welcome in their own country because of growing anti-Semitism. In search of their Jewish identity, they started a new life in Tel Aviv, where they must adjust to a new language, and new jobs. But the young couple is full of energy and confidence.

Patrycja and Eryk have left Poland because of anti-Semitism, and must now make a life for themselves in Israel

Saint Sebastian, or to Suffer and to Orgasm

ARTJACKING! - How Artists Talk Back to Each Other

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The Raft of the Medusa, or Staying Alive

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Fountain, or Art, the Index Finger and Pee

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The Turkish Bath, So Hot!

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