The Culture Triphttp://theculturetrip.comThe best of art and culture for every destinationhttp://theculturetrip.com/images/logo-noline.pngThe Culture Triphttp://theculturetrip.comAkram Khan: Crafting a Narrative of Dancehttp://theculturetrip.com/asia/bangladesh/articles/akram-khan-crafting-a-narrative-of-dance/In his choreographed pieces, London-born Bangladeshi choreographer Akram Khan fuses the deeply traditional art form of Kathak with the innovative flair of contemporary performance.2013-06-18 11:39:58The Palacio Barolo: Architecture Inspired by Dante’s Divine Comedyhttp://theculturetrip.com/south-america/argentina/articles/the-palacio-barolo-architecture-inspired-by-dante-s-divine-comedy/A landmark building in Argentina, the Palacio Barolo is a unique piece of architecture based on the poetry by Dante Alighieri. 2013-06-18 11:00:37The Heyday of Danish Design: Ten mid-Century Designershttp://theculturetrip.com/europe/denmark/articles/the-heyday-of-danish-design-ten-mid-century-designers/From the mid-20th century, Danish design has defined and influenced design on a global scale especially in the fields of furniture and lighting design.2013-06-18 08:49:50Artscape Festival: No Passport or Ticket Requiredhttp://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/maryland/articles/artscape-festival-no-passport-or-ticket-required/Baltimore's Artscape Festival claims to be the largest free arts gathering in America, with several hundred thousands of visitors each year. 2013-06-17 14:57:58Vendôme: Recreating the Best of German Cuisinehttp://theculturetrip.com/europe/germany/articles/vend-me-recreating-the-best-of-german-cuisine/Consistently ranked as one of the best dining experiences in the world, we take a look at the Vendôme restaurant near Cologne, Germany.2013-06-17 14:09:29La Casa Azul: The Life of Artist Frida Kahlohttp://theculturetrip.com/north-america/mexico/articles/la-casa-azul-the-life-of-artist-frida-kahlo/The extraordinary life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo is portrayed in 'The Blue House', her family home, now a museum dedicated to her achievements.2013-06-17 13:08:44Tombstones, Chicken Bones, and Healing Machines in American Outsider Arthttp://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/articles/tombstones-chicken-bones-and-healing-machines-in-american-outsider-art/The Bonovitz collection reflects the untainted creative impulse and the moving personal stories of 27 American artists producing Outsider Art.2013-06-17 09:57:00The Captivating Character of Viennese Coffee Culturehttp://theculturetrip.com/europe/austria/articles/the-captivating-character-of-viennese-coffee-culture/Although many countries can boast about the quality of their coffee, Vienna, Austria has elevated the beverage to an art form, and its consumption to a lifestyle.2013-06-14 16:28:37Roy Lichtenstein: Shaping Tokyo's Sculptural Landscapehttp://theculturetrip.com/asia/japan/articles/roy-lichtenstein-shaping-tokyo-s-sculptural-landscape/Roy Lichtenstein 's Tokyo Brushstroke is a sculpture which changed the face of Tokyo, injecting a artistic presence. 2013-06-14 15:59:40Hidden Treasure: The Wonders of Burmese Cuisinehttp://theculturetrip.com/asia/burma/articles/hidden-treasure-the-wonders-of-burmese-cuisine/With influences from China, India, and Thailand, along with its own unique qualities, we investigate the best Burmese dishes and highlight some of the restaurants in Rangoon where you can find them.2013-06-14 15:59:24Malay Cuisine: Blending Spice and Culturehttp://theculturetrip.com/asia/malaysia/articles/malay-cuisine-blending-spice-and-culture/A combination of varying national and cultural gastronomies, merged to create a specific blend of flavours and spices, the Malay peninsula is a secret foodie's dream.2013-06-14 15:39:18The War-Torn History of the Barrio Histórico World Heritage Site http://theculturetrip.com/south-america/uruguay/articles/the-war-torn-history-of-the-barrio-hist-rico-world-heritage-site-/A renowned historical quarter, The Barrio Histórico is a unique UNESCO world heritage site located in the city of Colonia del Sacramento, Uruguay. 2013-06-14 14:30:11798 Art Zone and Caochangdi: Beijing’s Answer to SoHo and Brooklynhttp://theculturetrip.com/asia/china/articles/798-art-zone-and-caochangdi-beijing-s-answer-to-soho-and-brooklyn/China’s art scene is beginning to emerge, and nowhere more so than in Beijing. 2013-06-14 10:47:09New Voices and Iconic Stages: A Guide to London’s Best Off-West End Theatreshttp://theculturetrip.com/europe/united-kingdom/england/london/articles/new-voices-and-iconic-stages-a-guide-to-london-s-best-off-west-end-theatres/Beyond London's ‘Theatreland’ there are hundreds of venues that are actively shaping the future of live performance. We look at ten of the best Off-West End theatres scattered across London who are hosting the productions of the future. 2013-06-13 16:20:47The History of Film Revealed in the New York Borough of Queens http://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/new-york/articles/the-history-of-film-revealed-in-the-new-york-borough-of-queens-/The Museum of the Moving Image is the only museum in the United States to thoroughly explore the history of the moving image from the perspectives of art, history, technique and technology.2013-06-13 16:17:12Nick Ervinck's Whimsical Digital Sculptureshttp://theculturetrip.com/europe/belgium/articles/nick-ervinck-s-whimsical-digital-sculptures/Nick Ervinck's computational sculptures emerge as whimsical, brightly coloured (often yellow), absurdly fun forms that twist and turn into impossible shapes.2013-06-13 16:01:15Australian Aboriginal Art: An Uncertain Past but Promising Futurehttp://theculturetrip.com/pacific/australia/articles/australian-aboriginal-art-an-uncertain-past-but-promising-future/A look at some of the confusion with Australian Aboriginal Art, and how national art centres in Australia are helping to improve the art market.2013-06-13 15:40:00The Wizard of Oz: A Contemporary Cult Classichttp://theculturetrip.com/north-america/usa/kansas/articles/the-wizard-of-oz-a-contemporary-cult-classic/The Wizard of Oz is timelessly relevant in today's society. It has captured imaginations worldwide and helped shape the identity of Kansas. 2013-06-13 15:29:53A Musical Legacy: The Buena Vista Social Club http://theculturetrip.com/caribbean/cuba/articles/a-musical-legacy-the-buena-vista-social-club-/The original social club shut down in the early 1960’s, yet it’s influence to music still lives to this day. Its story has been made into major albums and even an award winning film, defining the careers of many talented musicians once lost in the past.2013-06-13 14:53:10Restaurante Pujol: Redefining Mexican Cuisinehttp://theculturetrip.com/north-america/mexico/articles/restaurante-pujol-redefining-mexican-cuisine/We take a look at Restaurante Pujol, named the best in Mexico and San Pellegrino's 17th best in the world, with chef Enrique Olvera at the forefront of contemporary cooking.2013-06-13 14:42:29