belonging to or occurring in the present; zeitgenössisch
contemporary
producing strong emotion, especially sadness or sympathy, touching; bewegend
moving
causing intense public argument, disagreement, or disapproval
controversial
a period in which an individual or family stays home and participates in leisure activities within day trip distance of their home and does not require overnight accommodation
staycation
art in which the idea is the most important thing, the execution is not important
conceptual art
instantly appealing and memorable, eingängig
catchy
(of a narrative or series of events) moving or developing very quickly
fast-paced
an event in which the people of a county, state, etc., vote for or against a law that deals with a specific issue; Volksentscheid
referendum
a small bed with high barred sides for a baby or very young child; crib (US)
cot
inspiring happiness, optimism, or hope; making someone feel better
uplifting
involving or showing violence and bloodshed
gory
a planned route or journey; Reiseroute
itinerary
a work of art that usually consists of multiple components often in mixed media and that is exhibited in a usually large space in an arrangement specified by the artist
installation art
lacking strong features or characteristics and therefore uninteresting; fade
bland
full of suspense; fesselnd, spannend
gripping
(idiom) "off the ____ _____" = not known or popular with many people
off the beaten path/track
requiring much time, effort, or attention, challenging; anspruchsvoll, herausfordernd
demanding
calming; beruhigend
soothing
exceptionally good
outstanding
(of a subject) of immediate relevance, interest, or importance owing to its relation to current events
topical