Lifestyle - Communities
Where do creatives go to connect with like-minded people? That’s a matter that TOURIST is resolving, a recently launched platform that interconnects the global creative community in an attempt to bolster collaborations across different cities.
The resurgence of emo culture, fashion, and music in the current era. From Avril Lavigne's influence to emerging artists and Spring 2023 collections, explore the evolution of gothic fashion, individuality, and self-expression. The emotional depth, inclusivity, and non-binary identities shaping the youth subcultures. Dive into the nostalgia of 2000s trends and the cultural renaissance, as Gen Z drives the revival of emo with a fresh perspective.
The vibrant tradition of burning Año Viejo effigies in Latin America, a symbolic ritual that cleanses the past and welcomes positive energy. Discover the origins, evolution, and cultural significance of this New Year's Eve tradition, as well as its connection to political satire and social critique. Experience the fiery spectacle!
Jacob Holdt's American Pictures, a raw and powerful documentary photography series depicting the American underclass. Through his lens, Holdt captures the realities of social injustice, racial oppression, and poverty in the United States. This visual testimony exposes the raw truth of marginalized communities, fostering empathy and human connection. Explore Holdt's impactful portfolio, delve into his visual narrative, and witness the struggle, hope, and resilience of those often overlooked. From his work with charitable causes to his latest release, The Roots of Oppression, Holdt's photographs speak volumes about the urgent need for change.
Rejection of gender binary, inequality and stigma in the face of embracing trans and queer identities has made witches a symbol of resistance. Witches have gone from being threatening, figures of folklore to representing social transition as feminists, queers and transgenders are re-appropriating the term.
Studio Ghibli is again grabbing everyone’s attention with its new darling, “Studio Ghibli: the Complete Works,” a book that let us peek into the approach to creativity and commitment to producing stories and crafting anime personalities and cosmos since its creation by Miyazaki and Takahata in 1985.
Since his childhood, Wojnarowicz’s environment was gripped with violence, and violence, too, seeped into his visual and written essays that acknowledge the struggles of a queer artist with the voice of a dying artist that fights back with howling fury. One of his most striking images is “Silence = Death,” the slogan of Aids activists: a photograph of himself with a stitched mouth.
“His heroic decision changed my fate and gave me my creative vision.” Les Benjamins Founder Bunyamin Aydin about merging vision and heritage Not many brands manage to combine contemporary designs with a clear presence so effortlessly. Les Benjamins, however, is different as it skillfully combines the brand design and message. We sat down with designer […]
Berlin, a city of contrasts, embraces diverse lifestyles, communities, and cultural venues. Discover hidden gems like Linienstraße, Kino Babylon, Neue Nationalgalerie, and Dong Xuan Centre. Indulge in affordable vintage at Humana and savor French treats at Le Brot Neukölln. Experience the vibrant Park am Gleisdreieck. Stay at The Social Hub Berlin for a unique hybrid hospitality experience.
Explore the rich history, music, and anti-racist unity of the skinhead culture. From the working class roots to influences like Jamaican rude boys and reggae, delve into the fashion, style, and iconic brands. Discover the spirit of '69, the rise of S.H.A.R.P., and the ongoing fight against racial prejudice. Immerse yourself in books, documentaries, and firsthand accounts that shed light on this vibrant subculture. Celebrate the true essence of skinheads, where unity prevails and racism is vehemently rejected.
