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(EN) The native Flemish painter discusses his obsession with the wilderness and his need to escape the city to find inspiration
(EN) The Syrian dancer and choreographer reset his career while entering a new society
(EN) The photographer’s third book translates homes of influential creatives into visual biographies
(EN) Anjo van den Brink and José van de Griendt couldn’t bear to see a local landmark go to waste. So they decided to make it their home
(EN) Discussing the need for discomfort as a stimulant for sculpture and catering to the public gaze
(EN) Transforming waste into opportunity with one Zimbabwean farmer who believes that mushrooms can heal and enrich communities
(EN) As cracks appear in the glass ceiling, Alyse Archer-Coité, Silke Hohmann, Kristina Leipold, and Tanja Wagner introduce their female take on culture to The Sooner Now
(EN) We spend a day in the English countryside with the artist, famed for his collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson
(EN) Talking marine conservation and the need to give nature a voice with the co-founder of Bluebottle Films
(EN) The mother-daughter duo continue their journey for the true identity underneath one’s clothes
(EN) The speaker of The Sooner Now Hamburg explores unjustified stereotypes and why we all need a better cultural understanding
(EN) The Our Bartlett creator on staying grounded with everyday rituals and designing for the future with old school techniques
(EN) Portuguese Visual artist Joana Astolfi creates imaginary worlds from inanimate objects and the results are mesmerizing
(EN) The founder of the conscious fashion label addresses social issues one piece of ethically produced staple at a time
(EN) In the studio with the duo merging tailoring and technology to talk craftsmanship and materials
(EN) The Berlin-based painter finds physical exhaustion a positive force in creating dramatic large-scale paintings
(EN) Non-human governance and the design of new life forms let us glimpse beyond humanity’s timeline
(EN) Calling for a citizen-driven governance and equal opportunities, LaFleur gives us a black perspective on the future
(EN) Defying traditional art forms with body positive yet provocative pieces
(EN) The Dutch duo Lonneke Gordijn and Ralph Nauta wants to emphasize the wonders of nature through the eeriness of their technological reproductions
(EN) With managing partner Michael Martin, the agency is making online publishing unique again
(EN) The Moscow-based doula brings hope to new mothers for a peaceful and transformative birthing experience
(EN) Discussing the future of entertainment, media and communication with the peripatetic digital native maven
(EN) As a design-conscious generation begins to domesticate, this online marketplace brings a professional’s mindset to our most personal spaces
(EN) The Oslo-based architecture firm on considerate Scandinavian designs fit for the local environment
(EN) A conversation about new work, self-determination and the power of heterotopia
(EN) In an intimate warehouse in Shad Thames, SevilPeach Architecture + Design address the future of our communal spaces
(EN) Meet the couple aiming to redefine what we know about—and how we consume—vintage
(EN) Exploring personal memories and history at Haus der Kunst, Munich
(EN) The Athens-based entrepreneur with a penchant for oregano on accidental discoveries, going with her gut and a passion for learning
(EN) The Director of the Straus Center at Harvard Art Museums opens up about conservation, preserving Rothko murals, and future-proofing fine paintings
(EN) If the COC Design founder has his way, Discovery Bay will be the greenest quarter of the region
(EN) The DJ, Producer and Neverwhere Records founder embarks on her newest venture: motherhood
(EN) Birgit Palma and Daniel Triendl on their creative collaboration 1,800 kilometers apart
(EN) The inner workings of the modern artist whose complex, geometric, and interactive installations float above the ground
(EN) The electronic producer shares his mellow and humble brand of self-possession
(EN) How Gulf oil and a childhood obsession with cartoons shaped the arc of her life
(EN) The polymath works at the intersection of art, media, and technology
(EN) Krøyer–Sætter–Lassen’s eclectic portfolio stretches from furniture to lighting, homeware to hammers
(EN) Part of MINI Fashion’s international capsule collection, their travel pouch follows a transcultural approach
(EN) From fashion collaborations to educational books, the artist explains how she decides where to draw the line
(EN) The Berlin-based fashion designers offering insights into the development of their travel pouch for MINI Fashion - Beyond Native Capsule Collection
(EN) The Ostkreuz agency member surveys his artistic medium and his country
(EN) The energetic octogenarian talks modern art, jewelry, and never wearing black
(EN) Behind the scenes at Zurich's concert halls the maestro disproves the stuffy stereotype of a classical orchestra
(EN) How the Dalston-based tattoo parlor and brand bridges the gaps between fashion, fine art, tattoo, and publishing—to a hip hop beat
(EN) The journalist and producer seeking potential in the good life of urban and rural dwelling
(EN) Nestled amongst the myrtles in the Victorian bush is a glass walled greenhouse
(EN) The provocative imagination of the colorful aesthete comes to life in his triplex studio
(EN) How the prodigious twenty year old and her analog camera are capturing the look, sound and feel of today’s grime scene like no other
(EN) How Crystal Ellis, Stephanie Beamer and Hillary Petrie turned a friendship into a highly acclaimed design business
(EN) The designer, educator and author shares how he creates objects that transcend materiality
(EN) The designer’s multifaceted work goes beyond designing patterns into the realm of wearable art
(EN) The creatively lucrative and entirely energetic artist casting shadows with angular pieces made of steel
(EN) Tracing the designer’s winding career path, spanning disciplines and continents
(EN) Lucy Rojas and Andrés Colmenares on redefining the internet, utopias and the artistic process
(EN) The Amsterdam creative whose experimental studio is reimagining the future of fashion
(EN) The artistic all-rounder talks to us about his latest show So, Who Left Who? at his uptown gallery space
(EN) His view of the international art market and what's hanging on his walls at home
(EN) How Joseph Guerra and Sina Sohrab focus on pushing design forwards without forgetting the past
(EN) Visiting the illustrator at her home and work studio, a place where luminous letters drawn by hand and pet bunnies prevail
(EN) Benjamin Bratton explores the future of urbanism through non-human thinking
(EN) In southern Iceland, an old fish plant houses majestic organs and all their parts
(EN) Speaking in the three dimensional language of design
(EN) The Visual Director of Berlin Atonal sheds light on the experimental music and arts festival
(EN) How the Breton DJ seeks out the eclectic and the classic for his label Maison Kitsuné
(EN) Calliope, the concept store venture that fosters the community in a four-storey multifunctional space
(EN) The co-founder of LN-CC and creative director of PTT Family creates new reverential worlds on the island of the gods
(EN) At this new restaurant, home cooking is an art
(EN) Minimal, natural and whimsical – the New Jersey-based designer explains what sets his work apart
(EN) How a carpenter and an acupuncturist built a treatment center balancing practicality with poetry in Eagle Rock
(EN) The world of design and documentary cinema collide with the work of this seminal producer and director
(EN) The Berlin photographer shooting memory spaces rather than architectural images
(EN) In the southernmost part of Provence, the founder of the International Festival of Fashion and Photography discusses his honest approach to doing what he loves
(EN) Home and work collide in gallery space, Valerie Traan
(EN) Ingenhoven Architects have influenced our environment with their concept of ‘supergreen’ architecture since the '90s
(EN) An insight into how 3D printing will revolutionize the way we interact with objects
(EN) How to nurture a lasting creative community that looks beyond trend in the ever-evolving space
(EN) A talk with editor in chief of Brick, Hayley Louisa Brown
(EN) A celebration of the expressive qualities that only a room-filling, traditional Scandinavian floor loom can bring
(EN) The interior consultant who entered the world of architecture and construction, on his own (and nature’s) terms
(EN) Nothing distinguishes the celebrated architecture of the Fagan’s more than their own cherished home
(EN) The award-winning designer and his partner share their collaborative and playful approach to design
(EN) The DJ and producer on how he manages to tour the world and still spend time with his kids
(EN) How the award-winning designer forgoes mass-production for detail oriented, handcrafted pieces
(EN) From trapping lightning in Venezuela to measuring suits in a Berlin studio, how a tailor and artist swapped talents
(EN) The Basel-based designer reflects on the illusion of fragility in his colored glass and marble works
(EN) The Icelandic musician and producer looks back on thirty years of music making and ahead to inventive soundscapes
(EN) The multidisciplinary London studio building stories into their characterful objects
The Perks of Being a Wallflower: The quiet beauty of Ruby Barber’s fleeting floral arrangements
(EN) The co-owners of General Store on luck, Los Angeles and their retail love story
(EN) The former electrician turned lamp designer sparks his imagination with a tour of his adopted city
(EN) The Frankfurt-based fashion icon on upcoming trends and the city’s urban developments
(EN) How the Valencian designer with an eclectic and practical style gives life to each of his products
(EN) Founder Danielle Pender brings her monthly event series to Berlin with four female-led talks
(EN) A witness to history, inside the post-war West Berlin icon Bikini Berlin and its sensitive renovation
(EN) How the native Londoner aims to bring people together through design projects big and small
(EN) Born of two friends, the waterfront studio in Red Hook share their self-made ethos
(EN) Bullenberg's furniture takes the fleetingness out of urban living
(EN) The founder of BPitch Control on the influence of Berlin’s history on her music career
(EN) How the native New Yorker made both an art form and a business out of the humble clay pot
(EN) The recipient of Ace & Tate's Creative Fund shares his road to artistic identity
(EN) The London-based creative on his international influences and idiosyncratic approach to design
(EN) The New Zealand born, Berlin-based artist dedicated to elevating the free-hand art form with astute critical discussion
(EN) The founder of The Quiet Leaf on creating a skateboarding magazine where the personalities are the real page turners
(EN) Berlin-based publisher and founder of Flaneur bridges the gap between online and offline
(EN) Javier Moreno and his small team use 3D printing and extra care to create elegant products for the home
(EN) At his Bergen restaurant Lysverket, sustainability comes first on a menu fed by local supply chains
(EN) The founders behind Apolis share a commitment to advocacy and empowering craftspeople from around the world
(EN) Inside the musical life and creative process of the intrepid designer
(EN) Personal insights to gentrification and developments in his native city
(EN) At home in Ventura, the surfer, skater, and always-adventuring photographer shoots from the heart
(EN) Biking, camp fires, lake swims and the pursuit of West Coast easy living
(EN) How his celebrated British designs make a measured case against the clean white box
(EN) Marius Myking and Martin Nichols creating interest for Norwegian design
(EN) The British photographer captures the light and geology of the Vallée de Joux
(EN) 'Does the world really need more stuff?' and other ponderings of modern design
(EN) With an eye for detail, the Brooklyn-based designer creates characterful, solution-focused products for OTHR
(EN) Dutch entrepreneurs Karina Sandvliet and Kim Rense make their mark in strikingly different ways
(EN) Artists Peter Eramian and Stelios Kallinikou represent the new creative energy of Cyprus
(EN) For OTHR’s latest offering, the Saatchi & Saatchi design duo create a modern letter opener with antiquated charm
(EN) Twenty two years on, the three founders of the acclaimed Swedish studio discuss their collective identity
(EN) Swapping Berlin for Silicon Valley, the designer shares the scenes that shape local life
(EN) When unexpected techniques and materials give birth to simple yet sophisticated objects
(EN) Johannes Weber is an urban beekeeper changing the rules of apiculture, one balcony box at a time
(EN) Blending Japanese craftsmanship and boutique sensitivities to capture brand identities in a bottle
(EN) From Rusty's front porch, the pair traverse eras and nations as they reminisce on days past and weigh in on contemporary surf
(EN) How a 3D cutlery set sparked the creation of zero-waste product printing firm OTHR
(EN) Having cut his teeth at Jil Sander in the gilded fashion era of the ’90s the Berlin-based creative director brings his luxe vision to Germany’s biggest fashion platform
(EN) Nathalie Wolberg & Tim Stokes’ bright warehouse conversion redefines the live-work-space by opening it up to the city, too
(EN) The multimedia artist shares his thoughts on slapstick, taking art down a rung, and the power of collective work
(EN) The director of Berlin’s Gallery Weekend and the abc art fair gives us an insight into a typical working day immersed in the art world just south of Potsdamer Platz
(EN) Eyewear brand Ace & Tate combine affordable frames with a priceless creative strategy
(EN) "When music is joyful, why not listen to it without being ashamed, and not take yourself so seriously?"
(EN) In rehearsal, the trio reminisce on 90s car park raves, their shared love of classic cars, and the modern visuals driving the "III" tour
(EN) With an abundant spirit of independence, Swiss watch manufacturer Audemars Piguet creates one of the most prestigious mechanisms in the world
(EN) "Like a lot of things in nature the imperfections are what make the works beautiful."
(EN) Artist Andris Vītoliņš on communist rule and the cultural wave following its fall
(EN) Designer Katja Buchholz and her husband Alex Meschkowski on their love of this exceptional material
(EN) “I think it’s interesting to use relationships between people in order to display the realities around them.”
(EN) A fan of going back to basics—and yet one of the most modern practitioners of his time
(EN) A curious woman in a conservative society — challenging ideas of gender, sexuality, and identity in Turkey and abroad
(EN) Adam Odgers and Deborah Nickles' expert take on open-plan living
(EN) Designer Thorsten Keller on the simple pleasure of reading offline
(EN) Meet the journalist sharing the Latvian story with the rest of the world
(EN) Talking with Tenue de Nimes's co-founder about getting worn in without ever wearing out
(EN) Whether winding through the streets or developing digital concepts, Pfisterer is always moving forward
(EN) From Afghanistan to Yemen, the work of Guilherme Coelho rejects aesthetics and embraces effectiveness
(EN) The Artistic Director of transmediale on re-routing nervous energy in a digitized world
(EN) From bathrooms with disco balls to soundproof cocaine rooms
(EN) How a couple took a concrete space, added life, and created a 'laboratory' for crafts and community
(EN) The artist sculpting life back into a 200-year-old stately home in the Latvian countryside
(EN) Raising a family in a rural oasis, Topanga Canyon
(EN) Bizarre set designs and smuggling artwork are all part of the story for this artist
(EN) For this Berlin artist things are always in a welcome state of flux
(EN) Turning a passion into a profession, and making art with flowers
(EN) Taking a tour and talking tables with the Bullenburg designers and architects
(EN) Record Label Founder & Farm and Garden Education Coordinator, House
(EN) Designer & Entrepreneur, Apartment & Workspace, Downtown Brooklyn & Boerum Hill
(EN) The Gallerist and Art Collector reveals the story behind his special home conversion
(EN) The creative world of this graphic designer is held together by an intuitive set of rules, inspired by Scandinavian minimalism.
(EN) Architects, Apartment & Country House, Colonia Roma & Santa Catarina
(EN) Francelías Lancheros Parra takes on the law to save La Cecilia's houses and surrounding forest from the legislature
(EN) Combining vintage styles with modern aesthetics
(EN) Reimagining the country residence with 21st century building techniques
(EN) The product designer who believes beauty should be inherent in everything you do
(EN) Illustrator & Communication Specialist, Apartment, Westerpark
(EN) Fashion Designer & Art Director, Apartment & Studio, Kreuzberg
(EN) Exploring the secret gardens and creative spaces of the Brett Whitely Studio in Lavendar Bay
(EN) Creative Director & Video Producer, Apartment & Studio, Clinton Hill & Navy Yard, Brooklyn
(EN) Entrepreneur & Retail Executive, Country House & Loft, Patterson & Williamsburg
(EN) Head of Innovation and Creativity at Google, Home & Workplace, Sunnyvale & Mountain View
(EN) Owners of Heart Roasters, Apartment & Café, Mount Tabor & West End
(EN) The multidisciplinary creative on balancing art and family when working from home
(EN) From her home by Bronte Beach, the photographer discusses her sun-bleached aesthetic
(EN) Creative Directors at Various Projects, Apartment, Shop and Studio
(EN) Co-Founder of the Berlin Art Prize & Writer, Apartment & Neighborhood, Kreuzberg
(EN) Assistant in Health and Trauma Healer & Personal Assistant, Bromma & City Tour
Fashion Designer & Interior Architect, Apartment & Office, Wiedikon, Zürich
(EN) Fashion Designers, Apartment & Studio, Lepoldstadt & Floridsdorf
Creative Director, Apartment, BIKINI BERLIN & Office, Kreuzberg, Tiergarten & Schöneberg, Berlin
Co-Founder of Comptoir du Cidre, House & Bar, Pays de Caux & Kreuzberg, Normandy & Berlin
Architects, House, Camps Bay, Cape Town
Calligrapher, Apartment, Office & Neighborhood, 10th Arrondissement & 1st Arrondissement, Paris
Letterpress Printers, Teacher & Shipwright, Workplace & Houseboat, Mission District, San Francisco
Designer & Creative Director, Apartment & Store, Southeast Portland, Portland
Sea Salt Harvesters & Clammers, Trailer & Sea, McClellanville & Bulls Bay, South Carolina
The multi-talented Texan talks textile design and working with big brands like West Elm, Lululemon, and H&M
Step inside the apartment and workspace of a foodstuff figurehead in bustling Beirut
Strategic and Social Designer, Apartment & Restaurant, Amsterdam South & Bos en Lommer, Amsterdam
Fashion Stylist and Art Gallery Sales Assistant, House, Brooklyn, New York
Exhibition Designer & BLESS Store Resident, Apartment & Store, Prenzlauer Berg, Berlin
Museums Association Executive Director & Architect, House, Karori, Wellington
Musicians, Apartments & Neighbourhood, Mar Mikhael & Achrafieh, Beirut
Floral Artist and Mixologist , House and Neighborbood, Silver Lake, Los Angeles
Architects & Product Designers, Apartment & Studio, Mitte, Berlin
Design Art Gallerist, Apartment & Gallery, Charlottenburg & Wilmersdorf, Berlin
Actress and Artist & Musician, Apartment & Neighborhood, Venice Beach
Fashion Designer and Creative Director, Apartment, Office, 10ème Arr., Paris
Artist & Stylist, Apartment & Neighborhood, Barranco, Lima
Graphic Designer & Furniture Restaurators, Apartment & Studio, Malla, Beirut
Creative Director & Architect , Apartment & Store, Kreuzberg, Berlin
Photographer & Gallery Manager, Apartment and Gallery, Barrio Norte, Buenos Aires
Graphic Designer & Architect, House & Studio, Olivos & Palermo, Buenos Aires
Art Director & Architect, Apartment and Studio, 14ème arrondissement, Paris
Woodworker & Designer, Apartment & Shop, Harleston Village & The Neck, Charleston
Illustrator, Artist & Graphic Designer, Apartment, Eixample Dreta, Barcelona
Artist and DJ, Apartment and Studio, New York, Green Point, Brooklyn
Jewellery Designer and Photographer, New York, Brooklyn-Williamsburg
Photographer and Graphic Designer, Apt. and Studio, Amsterdam-De Pijp
Fashion Designer and Photographer, Apartment and Studio, Berlin-Mitte
Designer and Coiffeur, Apartment, Atelier & Boutique, Paris, 9ème Arrondissement
Graphic Designer, Apartments, on the road, Berlin-Kreuzberg
Fashion Designer, Apartment and Studio, London-Shoreditch