Anatomy of a Painting

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

Did you know that the last war between France and Spain took place in the 1970s?

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

In Spain, an age-old and cruel tradition of sacrificing the worst-performing hunting dogs is still practiced

 Artists Satch Hoyt and Juan Covelli challenge colonial narratives and spark debate about the restitution of cultural artefacts.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Rock icon Kim Gordon unleashes the unbridled energy of her brand new album Play Meat at the Trianon in Paris . 

Together with Panama and Suriname, Bhutan is one of only three countries in the world with a negative carbon footprint.