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Issue 14: February 2023 In the final section URSA, Europe’s audio magazine, we bring you arts and culture from the heart of Berlin!

Jonny Tiernan of LOLA Magazine shares all about the latest exhibitions at CO Berlin, a world renowned photography exhibition space near Tiergarten. You’ll hear about his and Jill’s recent visit to CO, where they spoke with Karolina Wojtas, the winner of the 2022 CO Berlin Talent Award. Her exhibition ‘Abzgram,’ depicts the realities of Polish education and how children are treated in the country’s rigid school system. They also interview Dr. Kathrin Schönegg, the curator of the exhibit itself.

Then, Jonny shares some of his favorite upcoming events, such as the Berliner Philharmoniker Biennale and Lizzo’s bombastic tour stop at the bombastic Mercedes Benz Arena…it will be bombastic.

Our Artist Spotlight is the musical improv group, Kaleidoscope! Julia chats to them about the joy that singing brings, how life comes through in their comedy, their upcoming trip to the *ahem* Edinburgh Fringe Festival and so much more!

Events mentioned in this episode:

1. The current exhibitions at CO Berlin, on until May 4th, 2023
2. The LOLA Club Soli Party at Fitzroy on February 10th, 2023
3. Berlinale, February 16-26th, 2023
4. Berliner Philharmoniker Biennale, February 9-26th, 2023
5. Lizzo at Mercedes Benz Arena, on February 28th, 2023

Our theme music is from Lucas Carey, with audio from Epidemic Sound. Cover art by Sian Amber Fletcher.

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