DESTINATIONS

MARRAKECH
29 February-4 March 2012
What Artists, film-makers, musicians and writers from across the globe descend upon the city for five days of performances, screenings and talks. Titled Surrender, the 2012 event will be held in venues including the Theatre Royal, ESAV Film School and Djemaa el-Fna square.
Don't miss The main arts exhibition, titled Higher Atlas, will be held at El Badi Palace. As well as suggesting 'a cartography of the beyond', the title also refers to the Atlas Mountains, which are visible from the 16th-century palace. Besides the biennale? The Koutoubia Mosque is a must-visit for its mighty 69m high minaret - a masterpiece of Islamic art. Access inside is denied to non-Muslims, but one of the doors on the east wall is always open and you can peek through. marrakechbiennale.org

BERLIN
27 April-1 July 2012
What Held in one of Europe's most vibrant cultural cities, the Berlin Biennale is all about experimental contemporary art, with forward-thinking exhibitions, sculptures, live
performances and installations.
Don't miss The details are being kept firmly under wraps, but we've been told that the 'experimental and context-specific exhibition' at the KW Institute for Contemporary Art in Berlin's Mitte District is a must-see.
Besides the biennale? Nab a table at Grill Royal (grillroyal.com), an art-themed restaurant buzzing with local artists and collectors. It's renowned for its steaks, views of the Spree and witty art collection (look out for the papier mâché shark jaws en route to the ladies' room).
berlinbiennale.de

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