A fine arts degree is often both an opportunity and a risk at the same time: Only a very few art academy graduates can make a living from art afterwards. Nonetheless, the training provides experiences that can be applied in many ways later on. [more …]
Coworking spaces are said to be pioneering new ways of transferring knowledge and collaborative working. To what extent, however, can libraries benefit from this approach? [more …]
Since antiquity, costume has been an important element of the theatre. The costume in stage dance has often anticipated more revealing fashion trends. Nowadays choreographers seek the tension of their art with haute couture. [more …]
In a ceremony in Munich’s Herkulessaal the pianist and conductor Christoph Eschenbach was awarded the Ernst von Siemens Music Prize. It is an award for his art, but also for his ability to open prospects for people that go beyond music. [more …]
Stepping away from the conventional fashion industry the Upcycling Fashion Store in Berlin offers a pioneering platform for designers and labels in Germany. [more …]
