Philippina “Pina” Bausch. A German performer of modern dance, choreographer, dance teacher and ballet director. One of the leading influencers in the world of modern dance since the 1970s (until her death in 2009).

Helmut Newton’s “Crocodile Eating Ballerina”, from the Pina Bausch Ballet ‘Keushleitslegende’, Wuppertal, 1983.

Wim Wenders’ film Pina was presented at this year’s Berlinale. The first 3D dance film has been in the works for a couple of years, initially halted when Pina Bausch passed away during early stages of production.
The film features a number of her works, including “Café Muller,” “Sacre Du Printemps,” “Vollmond” and “Kontakthof.”

I recently wrote about a new restaurant in Copenhagen I wanted to try at my next visit. These are also featured on my list:

Oysters & Grill

Recently, an Oysters & Grill place opened in Berlin too. Bebe Rebozo. Haven’t had the chance to test. Judging from photos I like the CPH version better though. Interior-vise.
- and before eating fish, check this visual by the Guardian displaying which fish are “right” to eat.

Geist

The brainchild of Michelin Star chef Bo Bech.

Radio

Another “regional/seasonal” concept. By Danish food guru Claus Meyer (originally part of Noma).

Rawfornia

Raw cupcakes (gluten-free), parsnip rice, raw bread, superfoods and more.

Somehow my mood is better when I wear colorful socks. You know what I mean?

Photos via Backyard Bill.

I’ve written about The Bird earlier. My favorite burger place in Berlin. I haven’t found its match yet but I believe BerlinBurger International is a worthy contestant.

The only downside: it’s located in Neukölln which is too far from my place to go sate a sudden burger craving.

One of the most succesful sculptors of the mid-20th century. Georg Kolbe. (1877-1947).

After the death of his wife, Kolbe produced only male figures expressing grief and loneliness. Then turned to a more “victorious expression”. A muscular ideal celebrated by the Nazis as the archetype of the racially pure human being. Against Kolbe’s will.

To me, the museum garden looks like Medusa just paid a visit. Transforming everyone who met her gaze into stone (though Kolbe’s sculptures are primarily bronze). Fascinating.

Works by Ernst Barlach, Rudolf Belling, Hermann Blumenthal. August Gaul, Hermann Haller, Max Klinger, Emy Roeder, Renée Sintenis and more are exhibited as well.

“Die Tänzerin” (1912) by Kolbe. Part of the collection at the Old National Gallery in Berlin.

Exterior view of Mies van der Rohe’s, Barcelona Pavilion (1928–29) showing Georg Kolbe’s ‘Morning’ (1925).

I read this article in Intelligent Life back in August. In the plane headed to Ibiza (aaaah). And just this weekend, I heard about Nose 2 Tail a newly opened restaurant in Copenhagen.

The concept leans on the statement, I used as a headline plus “vicinity” – the use of regional (and I’m sure seasonal) ingredients.
It’s located in an old liver pate factory in the Meatpacking district.

For food freaks out there: Don’t overlook Danish food culture. They’re superquick at reacting on international trends, mixing them with traditional elements and presenting original concepts (+ they understand the role of marketing).

Nose 2 Tail Madbodega

From The Economist/Intelligent Life

The almost 200 years old design company Thonet is one exhibitors at Quibique, the Next Generation Tradeshow of Furniture and Design. Berlin October 26th – 29th.

Curios to see what this new fair is all about.

- A Cameo theme party! Lau and Robert, this is for you!

Surreal. Definately on the upper half of my travel wish list.
Las Pozas, the work of British dandy Edward James in the jungle of Mexico.

You know the old saying: “There’s no such things as bad weather, only bad clothes”. I’d extend it to “There’s no such things as bad weather, only bad attitude”.

Listening to awesome music when riding my bike, makes the rain a little less wet.

When was the last time you wrote a letter? – like a handwritten one.

Handmade Jade Emperor Pen on Etsy.

I never had the urge to share my compassion/”sorrow” on the World Wide Web when prominent people (strangers) passed away. But I really felt sad when I learned this morning, that Steve Jobs had passed away.
Somehow I wanted to show my respect…

If you haven’t watched it yet, do yourself a favour and spend fifteen minutes on watching this video where Steve talks about “Connecting the Dots”, “Love & Loss” and “Death” to the Stanford graduates back in 2005.

And then remember, it’s a wonderful life…