Cyprus is having a very active cultural time. Many art events are exciting people on the island. Nicosia's Apokalypsi Gallery shows two different art styles. A popular TV show is also very new. There is also a book about building designs. The island is a good place for creative ideas. The Rialto Theatre will have many shows in January. These will include plays and movies. There will even be a puppet show.
At the Apokalypsi Gallery in Nicosia, an exhibition called "Parallel Visual Searches" is on. It shows the art of Marios and Anna Varella. This exhibition ends on January 17th. It shows how their styles are different. Visitors can see how two artists can create unique art. The exhibition shows that painting is still important. It can share personal and public ideas.
A big TV show from Cyprus is also successful. The science fiction series "Pluribus" is now Apple TV's most popular show. The story happens in a made-up city. However, its idea about groups and single people is interesting. This idea might connect with many people. It can make us think about our values.
The Rialto Theatre has a busy January program. On January 7th, the movie "Bugonia" will be shown. There will also be plays. Anna Vagena will perform in "Angela." "The Glass Menagerie" is another play. There will also be "Milk" and "The Reunification of the Two Koreas." The Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theatre will show "Alfred and Violetta." A music night with Kostas Hatzis and Daniela is on January 24th.
A new book about architect Neoptolemos Michaelides has been released. It shows his building designs. Michaelides studied in Milan before 1947. He came back to Cyprus. The book shows his important work. His wife, Maria Toufexi, helped write it. The book shows how he changed buildings in Cyprus. These events show Cyprus is becoming a centre for art.