Q&As

FASHION // An Interview with Matt Lambert

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Interview by Göksu Kunak – in Berlin; Friday, Jan. 29, 2016.

Focussing on intimate stories of insatiable characters, artist and filmmaker Matt Lambert conveys flashes of glee and affection. In Lambert’s world, intimacy is not only affiliated with sexuality. The filmmaker is a visual poet who expertly embroiders stories of youth subcultures…[read on…]

Interview // Iris Touliatou: Can You Wash The Water

Iris Touliatou: Can you Wash the Water, 2016

Blog post by Ruth Amelung – in Berlin; Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016.

In Iris Touliatou’s newest work at DUVE Gallery is the result of personal ventures into the topic of artificiality, through an array of sources, from literature to music and a collaboration with 2**8daughters, a Berlin-based fashion designer-artist duo. a href=”https://www.berlinartlink.com/?p=80852″>[read on…]

Sound // Resonators: An Interview with Ben Vedren

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Interview by Marc Girardot – in Paris; Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016.

In the neighborhood of Saint-Germains-des-Près in Paris, sheltered in a sound studio, a fresh talent is maturing. Ben Vedren belongs to the generation of Parisian electronic musicians who have emerged from the rebirth of the city’s electronic scene in the past few years. His current projects…[read on…]

FASHION // An Interview with Tigran Avetisyan

Interview by TL Andrews – in Berlin; Friday, Jan. 08, 2016.

The fashion world is not exactly known for its profound reflections on the human condition. Most of the industry can at best be described as superficial, exploitative of women, and destructive to the environment and workers in developing countries. There are, however, a few voices crying out in the wilderness, drawing attention to…[read on…]

Science // An Interview with Katie Paterson

By Alison Hugill // Dec. 23, 2015
Berlin-based, Scottish artist Katie Paterson has been collaborating with scientific research institutes and space agencies for several years, to realize complex projects that consider disciplines like[read on]


Artists In Transit // Scott Kildall in Berlin

Berlin Art Link Interview with Scott Kildall in Berlin

Interview by Ruth Amelung – in Berlin; Tuesday, Dec. 15, 2015.

In this series, Artists In Transit, we speak to artists who are passing through Berlin as part of residencies, collaborations, or exhibitions, and explore international and multi-cultural perspectives on the city as an art space.
Scott Kildall is a cross-disciplinary artist working in the barely tangible realm of new media and visual data art…[read on…]

Sound // Resonators: An Interview with Chez Damier

Portrait of Chez Damier by Marie Staggat, courtesy of Mn2s Agency.

Interview by Marc Girardot – in Berlin; Wednesday, Dec. 09, 2015.

After his DJ set at Panorama Bar this past Sunday, the living legend of House music, Chez Damier, accepted to take some time for an interview. The pioneer of dance music has been witness to some of the primordial events that have marked the evolution of electronic culture. His multiple collaborations with renowned artists like…[read on…]

Interview // Glitch and Kitsch with Matthew Plummer-Fernandez

Interview by Alena Sokhan – in Berlin; Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015.

Matthew Plummer-Fernandez is a British-Colombian artist who has been known for his work with 3D printing, his creative methods for circumventing copyright, and in depth explorations of the uses and misuses of technologies. His projects are many and varied- most are infused with a great sense of humor – he…[read on…]

INTERSECTIONS // An Interview with Frances Stark: On Making a Pedagogical Opera in South Central

Interview by Alison Hugill – in Stockholm; Saturday, Oct. 31, 2015.

Last month, the biennial Absolut Art Award was presented to two nominees, one for Art Work and one for Art Writing, at a gala event in Stockholm. In an amusing twist of fate, the award certificates were accidentally printed with the wrong names on the night of the event, unofficially awarding Mark Godfrey the prize for Art Work, and Frances Stark the prize for Art Writing…[read on…]

Performance // An Interview with Darko Dragicevic & Martin Sonderkamp

Interview by Göksu Kunak – in Berlin; Thursday, Oct. 29, 2015.

These days, the idea of installation even resounds in the field of performance. More than the traditional 2-hour stage production, performances have aimed to capture and remain with us. Audiences have become accustomed to durational pieces like ‘The Artist is Present’ by…[read on…]