The Berlin Phil Series – Berlin, Germany
During stay at home days, the Berliner Philharmoniker invites us to visit its online concert.
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Virtual Design Festival by Dezeen
VDF (Visual Dezeen Festival) week presented by Dezeen from 15 April to 30 June 2020.
A Chef And His Treasures – New Haven, United States
Ficre Ghebreyesus (1962 – 2012), an artistic chef in New Haven, Connecticut who hid his 700 paintings.
The Deep Sleep Cocoon – London, United Kingdom
The shape and functionality of the jacket are inspired by the shape of a curled up woodlouse.
Kinnasand Textile – Kinna, Sweden
Kinnasand produces Textiles and rugs with Nordic feels for high-end contemporary homes. The brand develops balance between beauty and simplicity perfectly. Visit their website http://www.kinnasand.com and Instagram – kinnasand
Disobedient Bodies – Wakefield, United Kingdom
Fashion designer JW Anderson has curated an exhibition at The Hepworth Wakefield that explores the way artists depict the human form through their works. Click http://www.hepworthwakefield.org for more info.
A Documentary of Azzedine Alaïa – Paris, France
The stylist Joe McKenna has just released online his documentary on prestigious designer Azzedine Alaïa. Watch it in http://www.joesfilm.com or in http://www.thelovemagazine.co.uk
Digital Wonderland – Copenhagen, Denmark
Wang & Söderström is a Copenhagen based creative studio with a focus on digital explorations, production and art direction. Explore more in http://www.wangsoderstrom.com and their Instagram pages – wangsoderstrom and annyversary
Dots Obsession – Nagano, Japan
Yayoi Kusama, a Japanese artist who believes in polka dots and their reflections. The Infinity Room Exhibition has just started at The Hirshhorn, Washington D.C., United States through 4 May 2017.
Transparent Sculptures – Seoul, South Korea
Do Ho Suh’s sculpture and installation art exhibitions are now being held in Madison Museum of Contemporary Art – USA, and Victoria Miro – London. Visit http://www.mmoca.org and http://www.victoria-miro.com for more information.
Stilte Sculpture – Tokyo, Japan
Japanese sculptor Yuta Nishiura is soon holding an exhibition from 14/02 to 14/05 2017 in Inokashira Zoo Sculpture Hall, Tokyo. Go to http://www.yutanishiura.com and his Instagram page – yutanishiura for more info.
Please Don’t Go, Grace… – New York, United States
Grace Coddington just stepped down as creative director of American Vogue magazine. But her exceptionally creative mind is even more brighter than before. Know her more in http://www.gracecoddington.com and her Instagram page: therealgracecoddington
Timeless Yak Wool – Zorge Ritoma, Tibet
Norlha Textiles was founded by Kim Yeshi. The strong team has produced lusciously soft, warm, and durable yak wool on the Tibetan plateau. See more in http://www.norlhatextiles.com
Petite Couture – Perth, Western Australia
Mischka Aoki known as “The HAUTE COUTURE” for children, is a High End Australian label that has fast becoming known around the globe for its exclusivity and exceptional craftsmanship. Visit http://www.mischkaaoki.com for more info.
Neverending Pleats – Paris, France
Gérard Lognon Atelier is the pleats maker since 4 generations, located in the heart of Paris. It has collaborated with many famous fashion houses like Chanel, Dior, and etc. For more info press the link: http://www.businessoffashion.com/articles/video/inside-paraffection-lognon-pleater-est-1945
Chocolate Craft – Heemstede, The Netherlands
Chocolaterie Van Dam has proved itself as the best chocolaterie and ice cream store in The Netherlands. Visit www.chocola.nu for more info.
Clay Love Affair – San Francisco, United States
Jo Boyer: ” I am inspired by tidepools and nests, and traces of what moves beneath the surface”. Visit http://www.joboyer.com to see more of her beautiful works.
Less Is Bright – California, United States
Mason St Peter is young architect creating minimalist space and well known for his cabin from reclaimed wood in the woodlands. Visit http://www.masonstpeter.com
From China With Drawings – New York, United States
Lisk Feng is a Chinese illustrator based in New York. Her work has appeared on magazines such as NY Times, Monocle, and many more. See more of her illustrations in www.liskfeng.com
Paper Wonderland – Les Avenières, France
Mélanie Bourlon is a sculptor specialized in papier-mâché material. Her creations are very artistic and beautifully made. Visit www.melaniebourlon.com to see more of her creations.
Different Way To Eat Pasta – Surakarta, Indonesia
Pasta Buntel is grilled pasta cooked with rich Indonesian spices and herbs, wrapped in banana leaves. It is now trending among young people in Central Java, Indonesia. Visit their Instagram – pestabuntel
Mr. Smith Finally Went To Paris – France
Mr. Smith men’s wear collection representing elegance and modern updates on the military’s heritage based on his rich experience fashion background since 1970s. Visit http://www.mrsmithparis.com for more info.
Bionic Skin Saves Our Lives – Tokyo, Japan
Scientist Takao Someya has been developing ultra thin bionic skin for more than 10 years. It is developed also as tumor/vital signs detector. For more info click on: CNN News Chanel on Someya and Someya Group Organic Transistor.
Forget The War, Just Think Soap – Aleppo, Syria
Aleppo Soap / Savon D’ Alep is traditional olive soap, the first soap ever made. Besides as skin care products, it also is known as its effectiveness against skin allergies, insect bites, etc. Read more in BBC News: War threatens an ancient tradition.
Stop Biting Nails and Pulling Your Hair… – Minneapolis, United States
Liv HabitAware is a smart bracelet that creates awareness of subconscious behaviors like hair pulling, nail biting, skin picking and thumb-sucking in older children. Click http://www.habitaware.com for pre-order.
Color Pigment Tokyo – Japan
Pigment Tokyo has over 4200 color pigments and good quality painting tools that have been passed down for generations in Japan and Asia. Look further in http://www.pigment.tokyo
Handwoven Fabrics Manufacturer – Venice, Italy
Luigi Bevilacqua is top quality luxury Venetian handmade fabrics manufacturer for furnishing, interiors, and upholstery using the 18th century looms. Visit the website in www.luigi-bevilacqua.com
Fairy Wire Art – Fukuoka, Japan
Kazunari Yamada makes incredible shapes of objects with wires. For his next exhibition visit www,lucydesign.main.jp
A World Without Language Barrier – New York, USA
Waverly Labs presents the world’s first earpiece translator that allowing two people to communicate with different languages easily. Visit http://www.waverlylabs.com for the limited pre-sale.
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