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…]
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…]
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…]
Interview by Celia Wickham – in Berlin; Tuesday, Jan. 05, 2015.
It is safe to say that 2015 was the year that feminist DIY culture catapulted into the mainstream cultural sphere. Whether it be the emergence of the multitude of female-fronted zines and publications such as Sister and OOMK, or…[read on…]
By Alice Bardos // Dec. 28, 2015
Clemens von Wedemeyer’s latest exhibition at the KOW entitled Cast Behind You the Bones of Your Mother is inspired by Greco-Roman mythology, but is brought to life through various new forms of technology such as…[read on]
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]
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…]
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 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…]
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…]
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…]
Interview by Celia Wickham – in Berlin; Friday, Oct. 23, 2015.
Nafisa Kaptownwala is the multi-talented Toronto based founder of the inclusive modeling agency Lorde Inc, casting only models of colour as a means of fighting against the inherent racism of the fashion industry. Formed out of a frustration with the lack of diversity in fashion…[read on…]
