Great Britain
May 10-19. Daphne du Maurier Arts and Literature Festival, Fowey. In the hometown of the famous writer, a festival named after her takes place. Exhibitions, lectures and concerts dedicated to du Maurier's work await you. It is worth recalling that world-famous films were made based on this writer's works, including Hitchcock's "The Birds".
May, as is known, is the month when Europe's cultural life is especially diverse. Free museums attract not only locals but also tourists. One of the most grandiose projects is the British one. It is here that museums will update their collections and display what was previously hidden from public view. The theme of the month is travel.
May 18-21. Spectrum Design Exhibition and Fair, London. As usual, the largest design exhibition will consist of more than 120 sections. Popular interior design masters will present their works, and about seven thousand people will witness this grandiose spectacle.
Germany
May 18. Museum Festival, Cologne. In Cologne, on this day all museums will open their doors to visitors, including those who are late. Tourists have an excellent opportunity to visit not so much famous cultural institutions as small and little-known ones - for example, the Chocolate Museum or the Carnival Museum. There is no doubt that the latter will certainly try to please the public and appear in all their glory. http://www.museenkoeln.de
May 15. Long Night of Museums, Hamburg. For the first time, such an event in Hamburg was held only in 2001. Having seen the popularity of "long nights" in other cities, they also decided to please art lovers here. In addition to special excursions, the organizers prepared musical programs.
Spain
May 18 - September 19. Exhibition "On War", Barcelona. The project of the exhibition center CCCB, one of the largest art centers in Barcelona, will present war in all its manifestations to visitors. The organizers tried to show the word "war" from different sides and for this purpose used its representations in films, photographs, paintings and sculptures.
Italy
May 21 - August 31. Exhibition "Duel: Art, Architecture, Design", Genoa. All the disagreements that arose in 20th-century art will be resolved right here. The exhibition's task is to unite competing styles, genres and trends. The exhibition will feature photographs, paintings, sculptures, architecture and design.
May 6-23. World Photojournalism Exhibition, Milan. After visiting many cities, the exhibition will finally arrive in Milan in May. Undoubtedly, it will feature only the best works that won the international competition.
May 14 - June 27. Annual Graphics and Poster Festival, Chaumont. The festival will showcase works by the best designers from around the world. It should be noted that all the presented posters were created no earlier than January 1, 2001. Their themes are the most diverse - from cultural and social to political and advertising.