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Since 2016, when the series appeared on Netflix, 'Stranger Things' has taken the world by storm. Brothers Matt and Ross Duffer have created something unique: an investigative drama with supernatural and horror elements, laced with '80s pop culture references.

Departure(s), the latest book by English author Julian Barnes, is the 80-year-old writer's last book, he himself announced. If he goes back on his decision and does write another book, it will be titled 'I'm Sorry'.

Woolf Works is a groundbreaking modern ballet conceived and choreographed by Wayne McGregor for the Royal Ballet. The 2015 Olivier Award-winning triptych draws inspiration from Virginia Woolf's groundbreaking works including Mrs. Dalloway, Orlando and The Waves, with an original score by Max Richter. The performance is expecting you in London.

Anyone who says Barcelona immediately thinks of a city in Catalonia, Spain, which is extremely popular with tourists, all tourist traps included. But did you know that the city has so much more to offer than paella, Park Güell and strolling down the Ramblas in crowds? This year in particular, you will be able to discover some interesting art exhibitions.

A day to remember. January 27 is Remembrance Day: an opportunity to understand what is meant by the word Shoah, the suffering behind it and to highlight all the consequences of what has been a ruthless extermination 'policy'.

Walid Raad's Festival of (In)Gratitude runs from November 21, 2025 to May 17, 2026 and explores wars and socio-political trauma. The exhibition, held at the Moderna galerija (MG+) in Ljubljana, is characterized by a conceptual, post-documentary style that interrogates history, war and collective memory with a mix of ambiguity, fiction and irony.

The nominations for the Oscars 2026 have been announced. The ceremony will take place on March 15. The 10 nominated films for Best Picture differ greatly in genre and style. Without a doubt, the most notable is Ryan Coogler's 'Sinners', which broke the all-time record with a whopping 16 nominations.

Ballet of Flanders (Opera Ballet Vlaanderen) will present the new production 'Nabucco' during the 2025-2026 season. The premiere will take place on February 24, 2026 in Antwerp. This new staging by director Christiane Jatahy combines Verdi's opera with contemporary elements, conducted by Gaetano Lo Coco.

Freida McFadden has become a success author in recent years, and chances are you've been hooked on one of her compelling books at one time or another. Coincidentally, McFadden didn't follow a conventional path, to say the least.