Blog entry by Melissa King – in Berlin; Monday, Dec. 10, 2012.
Whether it is the fossil fuels that power our devices or rather the human neurons fired in creation of digital content, physical matter subsists the virtual world and the buzzing swarm of ‘info-matter’, which we find online…[read on…]
Blog entry by Melissa King – in Berlin; Thursday, Nov. 29, 2012.
In anticipation of next year’s edition Contemplative Pathways, Toolkit Festival is hosting an open call to artists aged between 20-35 working in interactive new media art…[read on…]
Article by Evanna Folkenfolk – in Berlin; Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2012.
For festivals focusing on arts, media and digital culture, newer and better are synonyms; technology and innovation are the paragons. This year, however, Berlin’s 2013 transmediale is doing things differently…[read on…]
Post by Monica Salazar – in Berlin; Thursday, Nov. 22, 2012.
GYNAECEUM, historically a place of domestic seclusion (some would say “shelter”) from the outside world for women (wives, daughters, slaves), also served as a platform where they shared their desires and intimacies, as well as where they talked amongst themselves in a language of their own.
In an investigation of the GYNAECEUM, four young women…[read on…]
Article by Gustav Åkerberg – in New York City; Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2012.
Once again, lights shine from a somewhat dreamy Manhattan skyline.
Same same but different as some buildings still gape empty, tearing
up dark holes in the dramatic scenery, reminding one of what went down…[read on…]
Article by Adela Yawitz – in Berlin; Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012.
The European Month of Photography’s theme this year is “The View of the Other”; technically a definition wide enough to include almost any photograph, except maybe self-portraits…[read on…]
Text and photos by Barbara Confino – in New York; Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012
The backyards of Bay Ridge are like housewives who never get dressed. Slovenly, overweight, gone soft in all the important spots, yet not altogether lacking allure, they somehow remain endearing. Unlike their fastidiously pruned counterparts in more upscale neighborhoods, these gardens have reverted to the wild and wild life loves…[read on…]
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…]
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…]
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…]
