Without book translators, the world would be a far more isolated place. Where communities wouldn't be able to connect and share their stories with each other. But thanks to these language scribes, we can exchange world views and delve into others' lives with the simple turn of a page. Championing that cause is the Man Booker International prize awarded each year to an original work of fiction in any language that has been translated into English.

Robert Davidson, Publisher and Managing Director of Sandstone Press 01:14

#TheManBooker #Literature #Showcase

Confronting and challenging what the body can do is the life mission of contemporary dancer Tijan Lawton. For the past 27 years, while staging numerous performances and touring the world, she continues to investigate her own body in terms of what she describes as an archive.

Tijen Lawton, Dancer, Performer and Choreographer 00:35

#TijenLawton #Dance #Showcase

In this episode of Showcase;

Graffiti by Daze One on One 01:12

ESMA: The Dirty War 07:28

Eurovision Song Contest 2019 10:49

Henrik Linden, Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Culture, University of East London 11:50

Catch-22 on Small Screen 17:46

Josh Bell, TV critic at CBR.com 21:11

#Eurovision #Daze #Showcase

The Merriam Webster dictionary defines a 'Catch 22' as quote "a circumstance that denies a solution." The phrase itself was coined from a novel set in World War 2 by best-selling author Joseph Heller. Many believe 'Catch-22' perfectly embodies the vicious circle of futility and suffering caused by war. And apparently, so does mega-star George Clooney who thought now was the right time to remind us of this by adapting this epic story in serialised form for the small screen.

#GeorgeClooney #Catch22 #Showcase

After the horrors of two world wars, the European Broadcasting Union thought a 'light entertainment show' would be a good way to bring divided nations together. So, the Eurovision Song Contest was born, otherwise known as Eurovision. Sixty-three years on, the annual contest turned into a kitschy, festive spectacle, drawing in a global audience.

Henrik Linden, Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Culture, University of East London 00:38

#Eurovision #Music #Showcase

Graffiti artist Chris Daze Ellis is in a league of his own. After transitioning from the streets to galleries, he is carved out a unique career, exhibiting alongside Jean-Michel Basquiat and Keith Haring. And even inspiring a character in Baz Luhrmann's The Get Down. But while he has been hugely successful, and have had plenty of solo shows in his native New York, he has never exhibited in London until now. Showcase reporter Miranda Atty went to meet him at London gallery Woodbury House Art.

#Daze #Graffiti #Showcase

In this episode of Showcase;

The Art of Taxidermy 01:07

Dogville in Istanbul 08:55

Kayhan Berkin, Theater Director 10:14

Immortal Designs of I.M. Pei 14:44

Michael Cannell, I. M. Pei biographer 18:46

International Museum Day 23:57

#IMPei #Dogville #Showcase

When Danish filmmaker Lars Von Trier released Dogville in 2003 it shook the cinema world with its audacious and controversial style. For some, it was the work of a director at the peak of his powers. But for others, it was a pretentious project, nothing more than filmed-theatre. That's because Von Trier approached the film like a Brechtian epic-play, emphasising the artifice and theatricality of the action. So it's only natural that this story about a vindictive small town has many times been adapted for the stage around the world, the latest being here in Turkey.

Kayhan Berkin, Theater Director 00:42

#Dogville #Adaptation #Showcase

Taxidermy. It's the art of preparing, mounting and stuffing dead animals everything from a beloved pet to a hunting trophy. The tradition, which dates back to ancient Egypt was wildly popular in Europe during the Victorian era but later fell out of favour. And now, a new generation is embracing 'ethical taxidermy' which, they argue, is actually about appreciating and preserving nature. Showcase's Miranda Atty went in search of how this ancient art of preserving the dead, is being resurrected.

#Taxidermy #Exhibition #Showcase

In this episode of Showcase;

Ilya Repin at Tretyakov Gallery 01:09

Photo London 2019 06:19

Rad Husak, Artist 10:25

Shortcuts 18:03

Mi-Mu Gloves: A Wearable Instrument 20:20

Buddha’s Birthday celebrated in Vietnam 24:16

#PhotoLondon #IlyaRepin #Showcase