On the anniversary of his 81 day detainment, controversial Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has installed four live webcams in his home as a symbolic reference to the 24-hour police surveillance he has been under during the past year. He says the move is a gift to those who are worried for his safety, and also to the Public Security Bureau that is watching him day and night. more ›

Alliance Française keeps serving movies to all who are charmed by the rich French cinema history. On Saturday they offer a "crossed movies"- experience, where one 1953 Jacques Tati classic meets a 2008 drama featuring Isabelle Huppert. The event is called "Crossed Movies : Modern and burlesque society". more ›

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