Alejandra Espinosa
Known by her experimental, slightly grungy style inspired by subcultures and her iconic acting roles in movies like ‘Kids’ (1995) and ‘Boys Don’t Cry’ (1999), Chloë Sevigny’s remarkable appealing to a countercultural sensibility has layer to that’s rarely discussed—her work as a film director.
Benjamin Li, a Rotterdam-based artist, explores identity, heritage, and colonialism through food, focusing on the unique cultural space of Chinese-Indonesian restaurants. His latest exhibition, In Search of Perfect Orange at FOAM Amsterdam (until Dec 1, 2024), recreates the ambiance of these restaurants using photography, video, and artifacts, offering a lens into migrant experiences and the colonial ties between the Netherlands and the East Indies.
If last year brutalism in interior design was on the rise, this year has proven is clearly meant to stay for a good while. Beyond serving as a striking backdrop for fashion shows, art exhibitions, and performances, brutalism is now settling in our living spaces, evoking a sense of wealth, that combined with an intentional roughness, makes a bold and polarising statement of status.
There’s no doubt that artists who carve out a space that resonates with their audiences through honest and relatable explorations of love and life transcend borders. And @xeniamanasseh, a rising star in the R&B and neo-soul scene, is definitely one of those artists. Read her out tête-à-tête for more about Xenia’s introspective journey that feels both personal and universal.
What happens when women take over the silver screen and engage in cold-blooded acts often reserved for men? Well, aside from upsetting hetero men, these narratives often delve into the eerie and the uncanny—the unexpected. Portraying what’s inconceivable, Kristen Stewart has embraced this shift, transitioning from a confused, vampire-obsessed teen to embodying queer occultism and erotism—and we’re here for it.
Studio Lilo: Berlin’s Favourite Floral Landscape Designer It is undeniable that our fascination for floral landscape design, like other kinds of design and curation such as food styling and mood board curation, is very much on the rise, with the artistic flair of creatives such as Lilo Klinkenberg, a fashion graduate student, whose love for […]
Have sports competitions become the barometer of gender equality? We think so. In this Olympics’ edition, gender equality has been said to be at the centre of the event, intendedly reassured by the selection of artists participating in the opening ceremony last Friday. But does a 50:50 quota system mean gender inclusivity? Here we have a look at the progress of gender inclusivity, from the first appearance of female competitors at the 1900 Paris Olympics to this day.
The art world sometimes seems disconnected,” says gallerist Anahita Sadighi @berlinartlover. “We need more female and diverse perspectives that have a lasting impact on the international art market. This will create new, inclusive spaces for engaging with relevant and topical issues.
Irina Dzhus SS25 Collection Is a Festive Celebration of Trauma This season’s Fashion Week in Berlin has astonished many with elevated designs, intricate concepts, and shows that defy norms and expectations of what fashion presentations look like. If every fashion show is about curating a world on its own, Irina Dzhus, the creative mind behind […]
No matter how flimsy the shroud of feminism is, new TV shows revisit past events with a focus on how different women, willingly or not, challenged the power dynamics of gender.
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