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She was ‘light, life, beauty, generosity’ and a wanderer between cultures, lands and languages. Etel Adnan (1925–2021), born in Beirut, holds a special place in modern art. In the Kunstsammlung, you can discover her extensive oeuvre, which impressively embodies the exchange between the Arab and Western worlds. Simply legendary: The King's Singers. Founded in the mid-1960s, this British a cappella ensemble has gone through numerous changes over the years, but their clear, sonorous sound remains unmistakable. The six excellent singers await you in the Tonhalle with a sophisticated programme and a pinch, or two, of British humour. On 4 May. In the Kunstpalast, marvel at the data, pixels and algorithms of the media artist Refik Anadol, whose sculptures will surprise you with their flowing forms and astonishing effects. Until 7 May. Diagonally opposite, at the NRW-Forum, photographer Alison Jackson plays with apparent truths: in her pictures, she fools, falsifies and provokes, staging supposed documentary photos of famous personalities like Donald Trump and Marilyn Monroe.
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