UK Culture Radar

Lucy Woodward is a powerhouse singer whose soulful, impeccably controlled vocals will turn on a dime, from a runaway-train full-throttle intensity to a soft, slow burning sultry whisper, only to take you back into an inferno. Born in London, Lucy spent her childhood in New York and the Netherlands. She is the daughter of two classical musicians – her father a conductor and composer, and her mother an opera singer, musicologist, teacher, and belly dancer.

Rumour has it Nick Woodland once turned down the Rolling Stones. Whether true or not, he's hailed by the Süddeutsche Zeitung as “the most relaxed, best and most versatile rhythm and blues guitarist far and wide.” A studio collaborator with legends like Boney M., Donna Summer and The Clash, Woodland is now touring Germany—with stops in Fürth, Munich and more. Tour dates here.

The ROH Orchestra is renowned worldwide for its outstanding musicians and the distinguished roster of international conductors with whom it has played. Conductor Jakub Hrůša was appointed the new musical director of the Royal Opera House in Covent Garden. On their first joint concert tour, they stop off at the Elbphilharmonie.

Award-winning macro photography meets AI art at the P61 Gallery. In addition to the current AI exhibition 'Contract of Fiction', works by British nature photographer Rory J. Lewis, a multi-award-winning British macro wildlife photographer renowned for his artistic portrayal of invertebrates, will be showcased. Tickets are available here.

Gaia is a stunning touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram. Measuring seven metres in diameter and featuring detailed NASA imagery, it offers a breathtaking 3D view of Earth. Inspired by the “Overview Effect” experienced by astronauts, Gaia invites reflection on our planet’s beauty, fragility, and interconnectedness. Accompanied by a surround sound composition by BAFTA-winner Dan Jones, the slowly rotating sculpture creates an immersive and moving experience.

From the creators of the hit exhibition The Mystery of Banksy – A Genius Mind, which has attracted over 2.5 million visitors across 24 cities and seven countries, comes a bold new concept: House of Banksy – An Unauthorized Exhibition. Featuring more than 150 iconic works, it’s one of the most comprehensive presentations of Banksy's art in Europe to date. House of Banksy opens in Leipzig at the end of March 2025. More info here.

John Akomfrah’s The Unfinished Conversation (2012) is a poignant tribute to cultural theorist Stuart Hall, exploring his idea that identity is fluid and ever-evolving. Across three screens, Akomfrah weaves archival footage with historic moments, creating a rich visual and audio tapestry. The result is a powerful reflection on how we understand ourselves and others. More info here.

Renowned for her expressive wire animal sculptures, British artist Kendra Haste presents her first solo exhibition in Germany, featuring eleven striking works that have captivated audiences from London to Asia. More info here. 

The Heidelberg Sculpture Park presents works by the British sculptor Tony Cragg. The show is in cooperation with the Skulpturengarten Spanischer Turm in Darmstadt. A selection of 15 works, curated by the artist himself, will be shown in a joint exhibition at the Skulpturenpark Heidelberg and the Skulpturengarten Spanischer Turm in Darmstadt. More info here.

Artist Varvara Keidan Shavrova’s new solo exhibition will open at the Documentation Centre for Displacement, Expulsion, Reconciliation in Berlin on 1 February 2025. The exhibition focuses on Shavrova’s social and performative textile installation, Migrants Blankets (2018). She will run a workshop on 2 February for participants who wish to use creative techniques to transform personal memories into unique artworks.