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IF YOU’RE HEADING TO ONE OF EUROPE’S CULTURE CAPITALS THIS SUMMER, DON’T MISS THESE BLOCKBUSTER EXHIBITIONS

BAUHAUS WEEK, BERLIN

Boasting alumni such as acclaimed 1930s textile artist Anni Albers (whose show recently graced the Tate Modern), Germany’s Bauhaus was no ordinary school. So much so, in fact, that its buildings can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Marking 100 years since the globally influential institution opened in Weimar in 1919, Berlin will come alive this summer with a week-long programme of events, from film screenings to live exhibitions in shop windows. Don’t miss it. From 31st August until 8th September; visitberlin.de

MIRÓ-GAUDÍGOMIS, FUNDACIÓ JOAN MIRÓ, BARCELONA

Even if you can’t tell your Monet from your Manet, chances are you’ll recognise Barcelona’s iconic La Sagrada Familia. Designed by architect Antoni Gaudí, it is just one of his contributions to the world of art and architecture. Print artist Joan Miró was inspired by the structural hallmarks of Gaudí’s style and this exhibition celebrates the two creatives, along with photographer Joaquim Gomis, a friend of Miró whose work also drew inspiration from Gaudí. From 8th June until 6th October; fmirobcn.org

LONG LIVE REMBRANDT, RIJKSMUSEUM, AMSTERDAM

‘Life etches itself on to our faces as we grow older, showing our violence, excesses or kindnesses,’ said 17th-century artist Rembrandt van Rijn. This summer, in honour of his life, Amsterdam’s largest museum invited artists of all ages and abilities to submit to its grand exhibition inspired by Rembrandt. The event echoes the artist’s flair across hundreds of original works, including sculpture, photographs, large-scale installations and paintings. From 15th July until 15th September; rijksmuseum.nl

BIENNALE ARTE 2019, VENICE

This year’s theme is May You Live In Interesting Times, a title that, according to the organisation’s president, Paolo Baratta, could be a curse. So it’s no wonder the exhibition is creating a buzz. The display, as always, consists of a series of pavilions, each occupied by a single country. Highlights include Iceland’s cave of multicoloured threads and Ghana’s portraits by Felicia Abban, the country’s first female professional photographer. Warning: you’ll leave in awe, but with more questions than answers. On now until 24th November; labiennale.org