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Think Different – and Catchy: Brand Logos
Corporate design is a hugely complex matter. Brand logos must convey clear and concise messages – often without using any words at all. Two graphic designers from Stuttgart were masters of this subtle language.
"Tosca" Starring Anna Netrebko in Naples
For the first time since the coronavirus brought things to a halt, Anna Netrebko sang an open-air rendition of “Tosca”. In the ongoing pandemic, these events are rare opportunities for the artists to perform live.
Glamorous glossy photos of chickens
Two Italian photographers have found chickens to be perfect models – they can now be admired in a photo book. More than 200 photos show that even chickens can strike an elegant and professional pose.
Couture fashion by Imane Ayissi
Imane Ayissi from Cameroon is a guest designer at the Paris Haute Couture shows. He is making a name for himself with his exciting creations, drawing inspiration from both Europe and Africa.
Saving the sounds of the past
'Conserve the sound' is an online museum for sounds that are vanishing from our world. The collection comprises 120 items and is growing all the time.
For the love of a wheelie bike
Jörg Maltzan collects bikes. He has a very soft spot for the wheelie, known in Germany as a Bonanza. It was all the rage in the 1970s. Riding one as a kid, he felt like he was in Easy Rider. It still makes him feel good.
Pastel de Nata - Portugal's Glorious Tart
Pastéis de Belém is a bakery in Lisbon that makes the most wonderful custard tarts, pasteis de nata, and it won't disclose the recipe, even after 185 years. Only seven members of staff know the secret.
Men stepping high
A new trend in fashion is high heels for men, and not just men who like to cross-dress. Designers are head over heels about the new opportunities.
An unusual attraction: Germany‘s parrot cafe
In Germany’s only parrot cafe, guests can interact with exotic birds. In a 200 square meter area, birds fly around freely. Guests are even allowed to bring their own birds.
Astonishing works of art from household objects
Some objects aren’t associated with art, and toilet paper is definitely one of them. Turkish artist Sakir Gökçebağ uses those white rolls to create unobtrusive, minimalistic wall installations.