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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.

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Community, solidarity and a better world through art: these were the watchwords of documenta 15 in Kassel, Germany. But shortly after the opening of the 2022 edition, this modern and contemporary art festival caused a scandal. The festival had given pride of place to a huge racist canvas by Taring Padi, an Indonesian collective.

Documenta 15: Art and Activism

How the Kassel documenta was eclipsed by an anti-Semitism scandal.

Since 1945 the democracies of Europe have lived in peace. But the Russian invasion of Ukraine has shattered our ideas of peace. Can we still dream of paradise and a future free of violence? Twist explores these ideas in Berlin and at the Venice Biennale.

Paradise Lost?

Can we still dream of paradise and a future free of violence? Twist explores these ideas in Berlin and at the Venice Biennale.

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.

The Pursuit of Freedom

The pursuit of freedom is the subject of this episode of Twist. A desire shared by artists from all over the world.

Up until the Ukraine war, Viktor Orban had a close relationship with Vladimir Putin: both wanted to put their countries first and they rejected Western values. Orban shapes Hungary's cultural policies based this vision of nationalism and his "illiberal democracy". The Liget Budapest, an ambitious and controversial project, is a prime example: this expensive expression of soft power is also an exercise in nation-building.

The Fist and the Paint Brush

How Hungary's authoritarian government is using art as a vehicle for consolidating prestige and power...

Women artists and thinkers give their view on women's progress. Alice Schwarzer, French icon of the women's movement, talks to us about 4,000 years of patriarchy and why women are still there are too nice. Viennese choreographer Florentina Holzinger doesn't give a damn about body norms and classic images of women. María Hesse, an author from Madrid, explores female sexuality.

Women artists and thinkers give their view on women's progress

Women's Rights in 2022: Progress or Backslide?

After the fall of the Iron Curtain in 1989, it seemed as if borders might disappear. Since the beginning of the 21st century, however, the opposite has been the case. Why is this? And how are artists reacting? Bianca Hauda goes to Berlin in search of answers.

Walls, Fences, Barbed wire: The border is back!

Since the beginning of the 21st century, borders are back. Why is this? And how are artists reacting? Bianca Hauda goes to Berlin in search of answers.

What do we remember? And how do we live with our memories? With a major exhibition at the Carnavalet Museum in Paris about Marcel Proust, Twist investigates remembrance culture.

Remembrance Culture

The solitary genius in art has long been venerated. But no longer. Make way for the artist collectives that are reimagining the art world and the role of the artist.  

Artist Collectives - The Ego Trip is Finished!

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

Estonia: Young, Digital, Provocative

With Estonia celebrating 30 years of independence this year, TWIST goes to Tallinn to discover the city’s cultural scene.

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Documenta 15: Art and Activism

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Paradise Lost?

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The Pursuit of Freedom

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The Fist and the Paint Brush

Women's Rights in 2022: Progress or Backslide?

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Walls, Fences, Barbed wire: The border is back!

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Remembrance Culture

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Artist Collectives - The Ego Trip is Finished!

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Estonia: Young, Digital, Provocative