Rafael Neves, a 30-year-old chef originally from Albufeira, Portugal, prepares meals for over 80 children at Espira Oreid barnehage in Tistedal, Norway, according to local reporting by Anders Svendsen. Neves, who was named young chef of the year in Portugal in 2019 and previously worked at the three-Michelin-starred restaurant Re-Naa in Stavanger, now crafts entirely … Read more
Two suspects broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France, early on Tuesday, cutting through bolts with an electric knife or metal saw to steal four impressionist paintings valued at €9 million, according to local officials. Police arrived within five minutes of the 5:48 a.m. alarm, prompting the thieves to flee through the gardens where … Read more
According to Paris’s Perrotin Gallery, London-based artist Emma Prempeh is opening a new exhibition exploring dual identities and the concept of home through layered paintings featuring subjects like Saint Vincent coconut trees and London telecommunication towers. Prempeh’s mixed-heritage background—born in Britain to a Saint Vincent mother and a Ghanaian father—informs her visual vocabulary, which she … Read more
According to Lillehammer kino head Clarissa Berg, the official premiere of the action-thriller feature film En nasjon i sjakk will proceed as planned with a scaled-down, dignified gathering rather than a traditional high-profile red carpet event. Based on Johan Høst’s bestselling 2022 crime novel of the same name, the 110-minute adaptation carries a reported budget … Read more
According to the Brooklyn Museum, the institution is launching an eclectic fall lineup featuring the East Coast debut of “Art of Manga” in the Great Hall, running from October 3 through January 31, 2027. The exhibition brings together original manga artwork connected to series such as “Inuyasha,” “JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure,” “Ōoku: The Inner Chambers,” and … Read more
Kristin Gjelsvik Marries Geir in Hemsedal After Multi-Day Celebration Norwegian influencer Kristin Gjelsvik, 39, and her partner Geir have married during a three-day celebration at Skarsnuten in Hemsedal, according to reports by Nettavisen and Se og Hør. The wedding weekend opened with a welcome party on Thursday before the couple exchanged vows on Friday. Sharing … Read more
Kingston entrepreneur David Dossett is testing Augify, a Canadian-developed augmented reality platform that brings cards, pictures, and artwork to life through mobile scanning. According to a news release, the technology allows users to watch paintings animate, hear musicians via CD covers, and visualize retail items at home without requiring large marketing budgets. Transforming Retail and … Read more
For the first time in over 15 years, a live concert was hosted at the Bø Sommarland amphitheater, drawing crowds for a performance by the Norwegian country and folk-rock band Byting, according to park director Jarand Olsen. The venue previously welcomed acts such as Dizzie Tunes, Hellbillies, and Odd Nordstoga before the long concert hiatus … Read more
Helena Andersen (26) is bridging the gap between professional music education and community-based choral engagement by launching her own venture, Snutti musikkskole, in Larvik. After training at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts (LIPA), Andersen has established a network of five choirs and is currently organizing a multi-ensemble concert at the Bølgen cultural center to … Read more
Organizers have moved the start time for Robyn’s upcoming concert at Unity Arena in Bærum to ensure the event concludes by 8:30 p.m. on Saturday. This decision was made to avoid a scheduling conflict with Norway’s quarter-final match against England in the FIFA Women’s World Cup, according to a press release from promoter Peer Osmundsvaag. … Read more