Munich: See
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AI WEIWEI
As a founding member of the avant-garde Stars movement, Ai Weiwei has made a significant contribution to the Chinese modern art movement. Until 17 January 2010 he is showing some of his new work (pictured) at Munich's Haus der Kunst.
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BLADE NIGHTS
Reclaiming Munich's streets every Monday at 7pm until 14 Sept is a convoy of around 10,000 skaters. Meet at the Gasthaus Alte Messe and get rolling.
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FESTTAG IM RESIDENZ
If masked balls are your thing, get dolled up for the Renaissance spectacle at the Munich Residenz, from 26-28 August.
Address: BRUNNENHOF DER RESIDENZ, 1 MAXJOSEPH- PLATZ. | Tel: +49 (0)89 2897 5597
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GIACOMETTI, HODLER, KLEE
Munich's Hypo Kunsthalle is showcasing over 150 selected masterpieces (pictured) from the permanent collection of Switzerland's oldest art museum
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INDUSTRIEZEIT
The name of this exhibition at Münchener Stadtmuseum (until 11 September) translates as “Industrial Era”. It features 150 photographs relating to industry, including this iconic 1920 shot of a factory worker by Lewis Hine (pictured).
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KOSMOS RUNGE
To mark the 200th anniversary of the death of German Romantic artist Philipp Runge, Munich's Hypo Kunsthalle is showcasing some 20 paintings and 200 drawings spanning the artist's short-lived career. Until 4 September.
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MAHARAJA
Munich's Hypo-Kunsthalle exposes a reflection of India's once-powerful ruling elite, providing a journey into their realm of splendour and royal opulence.
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MUNICH STATE BALLET WEEK
The Munich State Ballet is celebrating its 20-year anniversary by adding three new pieces to its repertoire