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The art of manipulating and shaping metal is centuries old. The techniques whether it's a pair of earrings or a suit of armour all come from the same silversmithing traditions. But in these days of mass production, silversmithing has become a rare craft. And that's where Bishopsland Educational Trust comes in. It offers residency courses in the hopes of keeping this ancient craft alive. But, is it working? Showcase's Miranda Atty went to find out.

#Silversmithing #Art #Craft

For much of the 21st century, Serbia's two most important museums were closed for renovations. Funding arts and culture was not considered a priority by the government. But now, both the National Museum and the Museum of Contemporary Art have re-opened to the public. And the hope is that they will re-introduce art from the former Yugoslavia to a new audience. Aadel Haleem is in Belgrade to see how this project is working.

#ContemporaryArt #Belgrade #Museum

In this episode of Showcase;

Two Archives, One Selection: Tracing Ara Guler's Footsteps in Istanbul 00:56

Gulay Semercioglu's Desire to Survive 05:18

Celebrating The Genius of Meryl Streep 11:59

Ian Nathan, Author & Film Critic 15:37

AI: More than Human 20:41

#MerylStreep #AraGuler #GulaySemercioglu

She is the recipient of nine Golden Globe Awards and three Oscars. Actor Meryl Streep's career is the ultimate success story. Today she's perceived as a Hollywood icon that people from many generations look up to. But it did not come easy. To assume this role of highly respected Tinseltown royalty, the thespian turned movie star had to work hard. And to commemorate the 70th birthday of this living legend, we'll share with you the story of how she made it to the top of the industry.

Ian Nathan, Author & Film Critic 03:08

#MerylStreep #Hollywood #Cinema

In this episode of Showcase;

Anish Kapoor at Lisson Gallery 01:03

'We Speak Hip-Hop' 04:27

Vina Hiridjee, Director and Producer of We Speak Hip Hop 05:33

Joanina Library 14:33

The Evolution of Picasso 20:08

Harry Potter Game 22:23

#AnishKapoor #HarryPotter #HipHop

When 'Rappers Delight' hit the airwaves back in the 1970s, it helped launch the underground sound of hip-hop into the mainstream. The defiant sounds were born out of tough times by 18-years-old African-American DJ named Kool Herc. Born in the Bronx, it provided a much-needed anecdote to the bland commercial pop-and-disco sounds that dominated top forty radio.

Vina Hiridjee, Director and Producer of We Speak Hip Hop 00:42

#HipHop #WeSpeakHipHop #Music

Portugal has it all from historic cities and world-renowned beaches to fresh delicacies and of course the melancholic fado tunes. But what about one of the oldest libraries in Europe? Coimbra University needed a home for its huge book collection and so in the 18th century, with the help of King John the fifth, a baroque masterpiece was built to house these books. Now half a million people come every year to admire Joanina Library.

#Joanina #Library #Portugal

Anish Kapoor's way of playing with perspective and tricking the eye with his use of light and colour makes a Kapoor sculpture instantly recognisable. But even those who are familiar with the artist's work might not be able to tell you what a Kapoor painting looks like. Well, London's Lisson Gallery is hoping to change that and Showcase's Miranda Atty went to see if they succeeded.

#AnishKapoor #LissonGallery #Sculpture

In this episode of Showcase;

Akram Khan 01:00

Museum of Turkish and Islamic Arts 16:09

Ara Guler: The Eye of Istanbul in Japan 19:48

Sam Pierpoint's Paper Sculptures 23:20

#AraGuler #AkramKhan #Japan

Defiantly ground-breaking and strikingly eloquent. British born contemporary dancer and choreographer Akram Khan is undoubtedly a game-changer. In a career spanning nearly two decades, he has created a diverse, imaginative body of work. TRT World Correspondent Shamim Choudary caught up with him in London and asked him how much his diasporic identity influences his work, his bumpy relationship with his father, and his company's latest production, 'Outwitting the Devil'.

#AkramKhan #Dance #OutwittingtheDevil