by Alfonso Rivera
“This series on the life of the famous Basque fashion designer, produced by Disney+ and directed by the trio of José Mari Goenaga, Jon Garaño and Aitor Arregi, is currently being filmed.”
#basqueinfilm
Where is Netflix’s Intimacy Filmed?
by Naman Shrestha
“Created by Verónica Fernández and Laura Sarmiento, Netflix’s ‘Intimacy’ (originally titled ‘Intimidad’) is a Spanish drama series that depicts the situation when one’s private life becomes the subject of conversation for everyone around. The narrative chronicles the lives of four women who are forced to tread the fine line between their private and public lives when a sexual video of a politician gets leaked to the press, for everyone to see.”
#basqueinfilm
Robert Trevino’s Tenure Extended Indefinitely at the Basque National Orchestra
by Stephi Wild
“Many commentators agree that the five years since fast-rising American conductor Robert Trevino became Music Director of the Basque National Orchestra have been a golden age for the top Spanish ensemble – with international tours, award-winning recordings and highest-level performances (their recent Mahler Symphony No 2 together had critics reaching for the superlatives – see below for viewing link). Now, with the end of his second term imminent, the orchestra has extended Trevino’s tenure in perpetuity.”
#basquenationalorchestra
Maria Berasarte digs her roots in ‘La Tierra y el Camino’
by News Editor 2
“‘Lurra eta bidea’ (‘The land and the road’) is the new work by the singer María Berasarte (San Sebastián, 1978), which she defines as «a journey through Iberian music in an innovative sound context.”
#basquecontemporarymusic
Visual Art and Propaganda Ecologies in the Basque Country: A Research Paper
by Iker Arranz Otaegui and Kevin C. Moore
“The Benedictine Archives at Lazkao contain a multitude of propaganda stickers and related visual media that provide a snapshot of the Basque region’s artful political culture in the 1970s and 1980s. Some of the most compelling examples include several items that remix Pablo Picasso’s Guernica, referencing the famous antiwar painting to become a form of mass-circulated pastiche. This move was somewhat unusual amid the strong nationalist bent of public discourse and art in the Basque Country during this period…”
#basquehistory
Gipuzkoa gives you the chance to be a digital pilgrim
by Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
“Historical and religious tourism just got a great digital boost with the unveiling of the ‘Ignaziotar Lurraldea 360’ (Ignatian Territory 360) virtual tour platform. This was done by the Gipuzkoa Provincial Council’s Tourism Department (Spain) to commemorate the 500th anniversary of the religious conversion of the founder of the Jesuit Order, St Ignatius Loyola, and the 400th anniversary of his being promoted to sainthood.”
#basquehistory
SINGAPORE | SingleThread Restaurant, Odette and Basque Kitchen by Aitor come together for a one-night only dinner – June 29, 2022
by Jocylyn Tan
“Yes, you heard that right. The (Michelin) star-studded nine-course dinner will be a once-in-a-lifetime meal for gourmands, as SingleThread Restaurant will only be based in Singapore for a short month in July for its residency.”
#basqueculinary
BANGKOK, THAILAND | Josu Sedano-Martin has been appointed Executive Chef at Movenpick Hotel Sukhumvit 15 Bangkok
by Accor
“Josu hails from Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain and he is a graduate of the Basque Culinary Academy with further studies in Hospitality Management with Cornell University…”
#basqueculinary
Basque Culinary Center Pushes Technology
by Andrew Thomas
“A Spanish culinary center is pushing the boundaries of both food and technology. Scientists and chefs there are designing the cuisines of the future, as well as gadgets that could one day be used in restaurants.”
#basqueculinary
LOS BANOS, CA | Unexpectedly Basque-ing in Los Banos
by Louie Castoria
“I asked Siri for restaurants in Los Baños (“The Baths”), the more or less halfway point. First name to appear: Wool Growers Restaurant. With that name it probably wasn’t another burger, chicken or pizza fast-food joint.”
#basquerestaurants
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