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Twist is the cultural magazine show that visits a different European metropolis in each episode to take the pulse of its artistic scene.

Denmark is one of the European countries with the happiest children. Why is this? And to what extent does childhood lay the foundations for our adult lives? Twist goes to Copenhagen to investigate and meets singer Lukas Forchhammer, who grew up in the hippy autonomous community of Christiania and Psychotherapist Iben Dissing Sandahl, whose book on why Danish children are content became a bestseller.

Childhood's Enduring Impact

Denmark is one of the European countries with the happiest children. Why is this? Twist goes to Copenhagen to investigate

How do you become a famous DJ? What are the essential skills you need to acquire? Twist follows DJs David Guetta, Amelie Lens, Alle Farben and Lovra around clubs and festivals, and asks them about their career paths and their views on the profession.

How to Become a Superstar DJ

Twist follows DJs David Guetta, Amelie Lens, Alle Farben and Lovra around clubs and festivals, and asks them about their career paths and their views on the profession.

The effects of climate change are becoming increasingly evident in Europe, from devastating fires, melting glaciers, and floods. Artists across the continent are responding to the unfolding crisis by addressing environmental concerns in their work.

Art Against Climate Change

European artists are responding to the unfolding climate crisis by addressing environmental concerns in their work.

In Athens and Elefsina, European Capital of Culture 2023, Twist talks to artists, musicians and creative people. How has the financial crisis and draconian austerity measures impacted their work? Since the parliamentary elections, what is the mood on the Greek cultural scene?

Greek Artists Take Stock

In Athens and Elefsina, European Capital of Culture 2023, Twist talks to artists, musicians and creative people

AI is now capable of generating content of astonishing quality. What is its potential and could it post a threat to the creative sector? Culture magazine Twist visits the Dimensions digital art exhibition in Leipzig to find out and asks photographer Boris Eldagsen why he turned down the prize he won for his AI-generated image.

Can AI Create Art?

Culture magazine Twist visits the Dimensions digital art exhibition in Leipzig to find out how artificial intelligence could revolutionise art.

Climate change, scarce resources, and increased sustainability - how do we want to build in the future? Everything is being examined, not just architecture. Politics and art must offer interdisciplinary models and designs for the future of construction and housing.

Venice Architecture Biennale 2023

Climate change, scarce resources, and increased sustainability - how do we want to build in the future?

Picasso 2023: 50 years after the artist's death, how does the artist's work resonate today? Cuture magazine show Twist meets the British designer Paul Smith, who has designed a new exhibition at the Picasso Museum in Paris and the Gauthier Dance Company, which was inspired by "Bathers", a group of sculptures exhibited at the Staatsgalerie in Stuttgart.

Picasso Now

Picasso 2023: 50 years after the artist's death, how does the artist's work resonate today? 

Why do we like taking pictures of ourselves so much? And what place is there for portraits and self-portraits of artists in the torrents of images that flood our daily lives? Culture magazine show TWIST pays tribute to Nan Goldin, the elusive American photographer, and salutes the work of Berlin actor Lars Eidinger, who is also a gifted photographer.

Photos, Selfies and I

Why do we like taking pictures of ourselves so much? And what place is there for portraits and self-portraits of artists in the torrents of images that flood our daily lives?

In our era of crises, comic books are tackling the problems of our times head-on. Culture magazine TWIST goes to the International Comics Festival in Angoulême, France.

Comic Books in Crisis Times

Humanity is addicted to lighting up the night, and that comes at a huge energy cost, and a cost to wildlife. Twist meets artists inspired by the nocturnal world: photographer Oskar Schlechter, musician Pascal Schumacher and light sculptor Giny Vos. Finally, visual artist Anne Imhof grants us an exclusive interview.

The Power of Darkness

Twist meets artists inspired by the nocturnal world.

As Spain is the guest of honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the world’s largest, Twist meets a host of Spanish writers: Irene Vallejo, Aroa Morena Durán and Kiko Amat, as well as  Paco Roca, an author of graphic novels.

Why Do We Tell Stories?

As Spain is the guest of honour at the Frankfurt Book Fair, the world’s largest, Twist meets a host of Spanish writers.

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Childhood's Enduring Impact

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How to Become a Superstar DJ

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Art Against Climate Change

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Greek Artists Take Stock

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Can AI Create Art?

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Venice Architecture Biennale 2023

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Picasso Now

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Photos, Selfies and I

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Comic Books in Crisis Times

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The Power of Darkness

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Why Do We Tell Stories?