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Moving the Still: Saluting the GIF

Article by Melissa King – in Berlin; Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2012.

For 25 years the Internet has seen the GIF file format veiled in a multitude of crazy, and most often, humorous guises….[read on…]

Reconciling Lost & Found: Iris Touliatou at DUVE Berlin

Blog entry by Melissa King – in Berlin; Monday, Nov. 12, 2012.

Discovering hand-written margin notes in a used copy of James Joyce’s Ulysses served as the impetus behind Iris Touliatou’s search to uncover the identity of the unknown penman and his associations with Stephan Dedalus – Joyce’s literary alter-ego….[read on…]

Humanity in Fashion Award: Competition for young, sustainable designers!

Blog entry by Natasha Klimenko – in Berlin; Thursday, Nov. 08, 2012.

hessnatur, Germany’s largest natural clothing brand and one of the pioneers of the global organic fashion movement, is currently inviting young, up-and-coming designers to apply for the fourth Humanity in Fashion Award—-presented to innovative ideas in sustainable fashion design….[read on…]

QUOZhappens: Common Ground for Cultural Minds

Blog Entry by Melissa King – in Berlin; Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2012.

With the aim of connecting cultural minds through art, design, music and film, 30 art spaces will open their doors to the public in Dubai’s thriving cultural hub Al Quoz this Saturday…[read on…]

‘The Iris Was A Pupil’: James Clar at Carbon 12 Dubai

"Iris Was the Pupil" - Installation view at Carbon 12, Dubai

Article by Melissa King, – in Berlin; Thursday, Nov. 1, 2012.

American artist James Clar’s practice to date has been primarily concerned with variations of light and form. ‘The Iris Was A Pupil’ Clar’s upcoming solo exhibition at Carbon 12 Dubai is made explicit by the title, deals with light as the visual stimuli through which we siphon the world around us….[read on…]

Contemporary Istanbul returns for its 7th edition: Nov. 22 – 25

This November marks the 7th edition of Contemporary Istanbul. The international art fair is rapidly becoming one of the most important meeting points of Eastern and Western art markets today and features over 100 selected galleries from Asia, Europe, the U.S. and the Middle East, creating a truly unique and international platform of contemporary art…..[read on…]