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URBANEARS Pop up Store

Tuesday, January 19th, 2010

The UNDPLUS guys are back! They’ve been asked by Bread & Butter to curate the art installation on the “1st Floor” at the fair, presenting artists NOMAD & ZASD.

Additionally there is an URBAN GALLERY STORE at the BBB’ 1ST FLOOR area where you can get artwork by Mark Gonzales, Stash, MyMo, Nomad, Alex Flach, Lukas Feireiss, Stefan Schuster, Paul Snowden, R.K.D.U and others.

For those of you not going to BREAD&BUTTER check out the URBANEARS POP-UP STORE in Torstraße 66. Opening reception on Wednesday, January 20th, 18:00-22:00.

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Wishlist in Utopia

Saturday, December 19th, 2009

Wish list

Balmain Jacket, Vintage Omega De Ville, Yavapai Blanket, Leica M9, Rachel Comey Boot, Delfina Delettrez Black Widow Bracelet

Figured it was time for a little Christmas post. Wish you all a merry one. Later off to the event at Amano Hotel. See you there!

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Vector artists in Berlin

Monday, November 16th, 2009

Another exhibition that might be worth a visit. Blood Sweat Vector. A vector artist community (online) founded in 2008 and now presenting a collection of pieces from various members.

In case you’re new in the graphic design world, definition by WIKI:
Vector graphics is the use of geometrical primitives such as points, lines, curves, and shapes or polygon(s), which are all based on mathematical equations, to represent images in computer graphics.

The Blood Sweat Vector exhibition at West Berlin Gallery on Brunnenstr. 56 just opened this Thursday and ends on 12. December.

BSV

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Illustrative days

Sunday, October 18th, 2009

When I get back to Berlin I have to go visit Illustrative 09 before it ends on 1. November. It is an international forum for contemporary illustration and graphic arts.

Having worked as a project manager of graphic design processes I find the process of developing visual designs that express the identity of a firm really interesting. Of course graphic design/corporate design is a small a part of the event that besides an exhibition (that also displays illustration, comics, animation etc.) features conferences, a film programme etc.

Read more here

Illustrative

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Fill up your winter wardrobe!

Thursday, October 8th, 2009

Check out this designer sale in Kreuzberg over the next couple of days….might be good?

Designer sale I
Designer sale II

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Cantina

Tuesday, October 6th, 2009

Btw on Saturday I was invited for dinner at the Bar Tausend restaurant. Cantina is the name of the place that opened in the backroom of the Bar this summer.

Unfortunately I’d forgotten my camera but maybe it’s better to have no physical evidence from that night? FUN!

As for Cantina: An alluring atmosphere with that type of lighting that makes you feel exclusive and relaxed at the same time or should I say: An intimate atmosphere of urban sophistication…though I think it sounds a bit “blah, blah”.

A modest selection on the menu but still something for everyone and at surprisingly fair prices. And it comes with a friendly – and of course stylish – service (pssst…maybe more stylish than competent but …).

I recommend it!

BarTausend
Photo from Unlike.net

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Warmer places

Monday, September 28th, 2009

It’s Monday. It’s grey, it’s cold. Autumn is coming. Not too happy about it! Dreaming about warmer places. Like Cape Town. I went there in February to visit a friend and LOVED it! Hope to go again next year.

My friend Pierre is a jewellery designer/engraver. Makes great designs that will hopefully be available in Europe next year. Working on it. I’m a big fan of his clean style. Here are some of the pieces he has made. Should you be in Cape Town, stop by his work shop on Long Street

Pierre

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More art

Friday, September 25th, 2009

Since I will be at Berghain at 21:00 I can’t go to this reception at Swedish design gallery Jacksons, recommended by photographer friend Noshe. If you are free tonight it’s an open event. The occassion is a Bruno Mathsson exhibition. For those of you who are interested in furniture design.

Billede 15

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Time for some art

Thursday, September 17th, 2009

I’m not really an “art person” but sometimes I tell myself it’s time to get inspired. Time is coming up with Berliner Kunstsalon from 22.07 – 27.09. I will be going there for the opening party on the 22.09 (it always works better for me to combine art with a glass of prosecco or two) starting at 5 pm. Heard it was a great success last year and it’s a cool location this year so if you’re in Berlin next week, stop by!

Berliner Kunstsalon

Details
Open daily: 14.00 – 22.00
Sunday: 12.00 – 20.00
Entrance free on the opening day, otherwise €8/person

“THE Berlin fair for emerging contemporary art will be presenting from a space of c. 10,000 sq. meters 70 exhibitors showing positions of photography, painting, sculpture, installation, performance, and video.”

Berliner Kunstsalon

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Basteln

Wednesday, September 9th, 2009

…is the German word for handicraft work. I go to this store now and then to pick up some pearls when I feel like “expressing my creativity”. It’s not like they have an overwhelming selection but the owner is really nice and friendly and the prices are very fair.

It’s nearby Rosenthaler U-Bahn on Brunnenstraße

smykker

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