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Li Hongbo's surprising sculptures storm New York - Culture Critics

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Channel: FRANCE 24 English · 2014 · News & Politics

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On today's culture update, Catherine Nicholson talks us through some surprising paper sculptures from Chinese artist Li Hongbo. Grab hold of one of his classical-looking busts, and you won't get hauled away by gallery staff -- you'll get a fun surprise.
We're also walking you through an immersive virtual exhibition designed to plunge visitors into the aftermath of a bombing in Aleppo. Stephen Carroll reports from the World Economic Forum in Davos which is hosting the experience as a way to draw attention to daily life in war-torn Syria.
Get an insight into what it's like to be picked as one of Oprah Winfrey's favourite authors with first-time novelist Ayana Mathis.
Meet the young star of Egyptian film "Sorry", which is hotly tipped to win a prize at the Luxor festival of Egyptian and European film -- which closes on Saturday 25th January.
Discover the fantastical paintings of Gérard Garouste, inspired by mythology and fairy tales -- on show at the Galérie Daniel Templon in Paris now.
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