Away from Your Desk
Verbannen Sie die englische Sprache nicht an den Arbeitsplatz! Mit Büchern, Kunst und anderen Dingen räumen Sie ihr auch in Ihrer Freizeit einen Platz ein. Von DEBORAH CAPRAS
Tips for your off-duty hours
ART
The South African artist Robin Rhode is best known for his serial photos and stop-motion videos that mix pantomime performances with wacky street art and absurd situations. Growing up in Johannesburg, Rhode started with the walls of his local trouble spots, and then moved on to places as diverse as Istanbul and Mexico City. Most recently, he travelled to the ancient Palestinian city of Jericho. The latest results, a social commentary on the Israeli–palestinian conflict, are on display — along with his most famous works — at the Kunstmuseum Wolfsburg. The exhibition, “Robin Rhode: Memory Is the Weapon”, is open until 9 February 2020. www.kunstmuseum-wolfsburg.de
APP
Would you like to take in a show on your next trip to London? As the capital has over 200 theatre venues, you’re spoilt for choice. But how do you know which shows are good? The Stagedoor app provides an excellent overview of performances across London. Compare reviews from respected critics and theatregoers before you book. Theatre buffs will enjoy the insider information on actors, directors and performances. https://stagedoorapp.com
Unbelievable is the title of a new Netflix series — which clearly plays on the double meaning of the word. The series, a sensitive filming of a true crime investigation into a serial rapist, highlights how allegations of rape are often dealt with. The first meaning of “unbelievable” refers to one of the many victims. Her story is “too unlikely to be true”, according to the male police officers on the investigation, as well as many of her own friends.
What happens to her is so outrageous, so shocking and so truly disturbing that it is hard to believe it could happen — and there you have the second meaning of “unbelievable”. Now streaming on Netflix.