Paris:Oum Kalsoum was one of the best-known singers from Arabia.
An exhibition of her life has just opened in the Institute du Monde Arabe, 1 Rue des Fossés Saint-Bernard. Until November 2nd. www.imarabe.org.
Architecture Dans la ville Chinoise is an exhibition about the radical architectural transformation in China following the Cultural Revolution. Cité de l'architecture, place du Trocadéro. Until September 19th. www.citechaillot.fr. Exhibition Fire and Grace presents over 150 works (including sculpture, drawings and photography) that testify to the influence of flamenco on the art of Man Ray, Picasso, Degas, Miró and Manet. Petit Palais, Avenue Winston Churchill. Until July 31st. www.petitpalais.paris.fr.
Exhibition The 70th birthday of Per Kirkeby, one of the most famous Nordic artists, is celebrated by a Collected Works exhibition, which features mostly paintings and sculptures. Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. September 2nd to January 25th. www.louisiana.dk.
Contemporary art Kopenhagen Contemporary sees the city's galleries, museums and exhibition halls open their doors to the public. September 5th to 7th. www.kopenhagencontemporary.com
Ballet New York City Ballet visits the Tivoli Gardens in September with seven performances. September 1st to 6th. www.tivoli.dk.
Wyndham Lewis Portraits are paintings of some of the leading figures from 20th-century literature, including James Joyce and Ezra Pound. National Portrait Gallery. Until October 19th. www.npg.org.uk.
Photography
Johnny Cash: A Definitive Portrait is a revealing collection of photographs that captures the life of the legendary musician (above) at his most enigmatic. Proud Central. Until September 14th, www.proud.co.uk.
