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Shaping India’s Urbanism - The Work of Charles...

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:10:25 +0200

Shaping India’s Urbanism - The Work of Charles Correa

Mumbai based Charles Correa has played a major role in architecture and urbanism for post-war India. He has designed some of the most beautiful and thought out buildings in India. Therefor he has received many of the world’s most important architecture awards.

Find out more about Correa and his current UK exhibition here.

Green Box by Vegetation This unique object (Green Box), which...

Fri, 17 May 2013 14:09:23 +0200

Green Box by Vegetation

This unique object (Green Box), which actually deals as a garage for a private residence in the Rhaethian Alps, was firstly designed by the Italian architect firm Act Romegialli.

However, the main process was taken over by mother nature as it slowly overtook the building’s structure. Take a look at the project here.

‘Flesh Love’ by Haruhiko Kawaguchi Nowadays...

Thu, 16 May 2013 19:10:24 +0200

‘Flesh Love’ by Haruhiko Kawaguchi

Nowadays couple’s try all kinds of things to keep excitement going. Japanese photographer Haruhiko Kawaguchi literary transformed this thought within his series ‘Flesh Love.’ He wraps people in plastic, sucks out the air, and captured their distorted poses.

Take a full look at the series here.

Rest Stop Series by Ryann Ford Austin based photographer Ryann...

Thu, 16 May 2013 14:00:07 +0200

Rest Stop Series by Ryann Ford

Austin based photographer Ryann Ford traveled the American South and captured rest stops along the way.

“I aim to systematically document these places before they are gone forever. They are more than just a place providing service to the public, they represent uniqueness in a world headed toward commercialization.”

Find more pictures on his website here.

Cult presents: Photography Symposium in Mainz The talented...

Thu, 16 May 2013 11:06:00 +0200

Cult presents: Photography Symposium in Mainz

The talented photographer Evelyn Dragan and her partner, our longtime friend and collaborator Ramon Haindl, with whom we worked on portraits of Ata Macias and Nathan Cowen & Jacob Klein of Haw-Lin, run their own magazine dealing with photography named CULT.

With ”Lectures“ they now branch out and shed light on topics surrounding contemporary photography. “Lectures” is a symposium that involves Photo Editors, Art Directors, Curators and Photographers and their perception of contemporary photography and will take place on May 31, 2013 in Mainz, Germany.

Find more information about the symposium here.

Transforming Urban Reality: Street Art by SpY The first...

Wed, 15 May 2013 16:00:00 +0200

Transforming Urban Reality: Street Art by SpY

The first endeavors of Madrid based artist SpY date back to the mid-eighties. After starting with graffiti art, he started transforming urban elements and created a new way of communication with the streets. Characterized by a constructive attitude and irony, SpY’s artworks surprise and raise a smile.

Find out more about his impressive projects on his website.

Vintage Beirut: Meet Maya Mounme and Hatem Imam on FvF Graphic...

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:00:32 +0200

Vintage Beirut: Meet Maya Mounme and Hatem Imam on FvF

Graphic Designers and furniture lovers Maya Moumne and Hatem Imam’s live in Beirut and made their passion a profession. Together the couple sat up their own business with “Cinema House Furniture” where they refurbish and redesign mid-century furniture and accessories utilising the skills of local craftspeople.

See the entire Freunde von Freunden portrait here.

Thank you Tanya Traboulsi & NJ Stallard

FvF iPad Exclusive Portrait: Karena Schüssler’s Berlin...

Mon, 13 May 2013 17:00:04 +0200

FvF iPad Exclusive Portrait: Karena Schüssler’s Berlin residence

We keep adding new exclusive portraits to our FvF iPad Magazine. Today, meet design galerist, Karena Schüssler, in her beautiful Berlin home where art and design are indistinguishable.

Having once worked as a shoe designer in Florence and Paris, this Hanover native now passionately devotes herself to collecting and selling unique design pieces.

Download the FvF iPad Magazine to see this exclusive portrait.

See a selection of photos online at Decor8 here.

Thanks to our partner Vitra, you can still enjoy the premium content for free during the launch phase.

A Danish Classic - The J110 Chair from HAY The J110 dining...

Mon, 13 May 2013 13:00:30 +0200

A Danish Classic - The J110 Chair from HAY

The J110 dining chair from HAY - as seen in the living room of creative director Herbert Hofmann and architect Sigurd Larsen - is a timeless classic, holding significance for Danish design.

Designed by Poul M. Volther, the furniture and design house HAY decided to re-introduce this chair while Volther was working for the Danish Consumers’ Co-operative Society FDB cooperative. Volther’s aim with this piece was focus on the ideal of functionalism.

See more impressions of Herbert Hofmann and Sigurd Larsen on Freunde von Freunden.

Photography by Philipp Langenheim

“Everybody Street” - Street Photography in NYC The good people...

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:54:00 +0200

“Everybody Street” - Street Photography in NYC

The good people over at Desillusion Magazine are continuously inspiring to us by showcasing the culture, fashion and lifestyle shared by the surf-, skateboarding and snowboarding community.

Recently we stumbled upon the trailer of “Everybody Street” through their website: “The film illuminates the lives and work of New York’s iconic street photographers and the incomparable city that has inspired them for decades. The documentary pays tribute to the spirit of street photography through a cinematic exploration of New York City, and captures the visceral rush, singular perseverance and at times immediate danger customary to these artists.”

Find out more about the movie here.
And check out Desillusion Magazine here.

A Winning Pair: FvF portrait of Herbert Hofman and Sigurd Larsen...

Mon, 13 May 2013 10:00:33 +0200

A Winning Pair: FvF portrait of Herbert Hofman and Sigurd Larsen in Berlin

With an unusual first meeting, architect and furniture designer, Danish Sigurd Larsen and head buyer for Voo, Tyrolean Herbert Hofmann, have had a lasting impact on each other and Berlin’s creative landscape. Located in the beloved Kreuzberg-area the couple enjoy watching the rapid cultural changes from their rooftop, which offers simultaneously a special sense of home.

Read the entire interview and accompany Herbert and Sigurd through their apartment, neighborhood and acclaimed store Voo on Freunde von Freunden.

Hier geht es zur deutschen Version.

Thanks to Philipp Langenheim (photography) and Zsuzsanna Toth (text) for making this portrait possible.

The History of Typography Canadian designer and animator Ben...

Thu, 09 May 2013 19:10:18 +0200

The History of Typography

Canadian designer and animator Ben Barrett-Forrest created a stop-motion animation which narrates the history of typography. The storyline features the German goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg through examples of the current day, where anyone can create and share their own typeface.

Find more information on this project here.

Rap Lyrics Become Street-Poetry Famous rap lyrics by artists...

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:10:24 +0200

Rap Lyrics Become Street-Poetry

Famous rap lyrics by artists like Nas, Kanye West, and Mos Def have been put up along the streets of New York’s boroughs.

Find all the pictures on egotripland.

Summer Vibes on the new FvF Mixtape #55 by Colin Tunstall Colin...

Thu, 09 May 2013 10:00:14 +0200

Summer Vibes on the new FvF Mixtape #55 by Colin Tunstall

Colin Tunstall from Saturdays NY not only runs a successful business, publishes a magazine and is a devoted surfer - he also has impeccable taste in music. For our latest FvF Mixtape #55, he selected some oldschool classics and new tunes with artists Trini Lopez, Gold Panda and Magnetic Fields.

Tracklist:
01. Dirty Man – Laura Lee
02. In The Year 2525 – Zager & Evans
03. Nao Adianta – Trio Mocoto
04. Things I Did When I Was Dead – No Age
05. Little Baby – The Blue Rondos
06. 5th Ave – Gold Panda
07. This Magic Moment – Lou Reed
08. Don’t Think Twice – Trini Lopez
09. My Year Is A Day – Les Irresistibles
10. Desert Island – The Magnetic Fields
11. We Can’t Fly (Radio Edit) – Aeroplane
12. Joue Pas Le Rock ‘N’ Roll Pour Moi – Johnny Hallyday

Vertical Lines by Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze The French graphic...

Wed, 08 May 2013 17:13:03 +0200

Vertical Lines by Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze

The French graphic artist Romain Jacquet-Lagrèze. His latest photography series was inspired by the architectural giants in cities like LA, Tokyo, and Hong Kong, something that simply stunned him. It is supposed to indicate a journey of the seemingly never-ending growth of a city.

Take a further look at his series Vertical Horizon on his official website.

Cosgriff House by Christopher Polly The Australian architect...

Wed, 08 May 2013 14:10:19 +0200

Cosgriff House by Christopher Polly

The Australian architect Christopher Polly has converted a bungalow into a modern two-storey house. By featuring glass walls, enough light is let into the this contemporary box and adds a beautiful aesthetic.

See more to this design here.

Family Life in an old School in Amsterdam: Meet Jake Noakes and...

Wed, 08 May 2013 10:00:16 +0200

Family Life in an old School in Amsterdam: Meet Jake Noakes and Samira Kafala on FvF

Photographer Samira Kafala and Graphic Designer Jake Noakes met as Teenagers in London, but left the city for an extended road trip across the US before settling down in Amsterdam where they live today with their two children.

See all pictures and read the interview on FvF here.

Thank you Jordi Huisman (Photography) and Thijs van Velzen (Interview).

Prague Biennale 6 This upcoming June, the sixth edition of...

Tue, 07 May 2013 19:10:21 +0200

Prague Biennale 6

This upcoming June, the sixth edition of Prague Biennale will take place. From June 8th until September 15, 2013, the exhibition will be based at the functionalist railway station from 1936, which was designed by Karel Caivas and Vladimar Weiss.

Prague Biennale 6th crucial point will be the section ‘Expanded Painting,’ curated by Helena Kontova, Giancarlo Politi and Nicola Trezzi.

Artists include some major names on the international art scene such as Ali Banisadr, Lee Seung-Taek, Bruno Munari, Entang Wiharso, and John Henderson.

For more information on the Prague Biennale visit its official website here.

Indoek - A Creative Surf Culture Blog (Kickstarter Project) The...

Tue, 07 May 2013 15:02:47 +0200

Indoek - A Creative Surf Culture Blog (Kickstarter Project)

The prolific blog Indoek evolves around surf culture and celebrates all other things that are encountered within the creative landscape.

The two men behind this visual storytelling are Drew Innis, who is a New York-based filmmaker and photographer, and Matt Titone, who calls LA his home and works as a designer. Both them lead this bi-coastal project and are now trying to get their blog further out there via kickstarter.

As we truly felt inspired by this online affair we would like to encourage any possible donations which have their due date the 8th of May.

For more information, visit the project on kickstarter here.

Meet Artist Jeongmoon Choi in our latest FvF Workplace Video...

Tue, 07 May 2013 10:00:00 +0200

Meet Artist Jeongmoon Choi in our latest FvF Workplace Video Episode

Growing up in Seoul, the Berlin-based artist Jeongmoon Choi developed a special sensitivity towards space and its social implications from an early age.

Her installations made out of strings create individual worlds, which enables an immersive experience for the viewer akin to her current work “Drawing in Space“.

See the entire FvF Workplace episode inlcuding a video portrait here.
Das deutsche Interview und Video gibt’s hier.

Currently, you can see Jeongmoon’s works at the Olympus OM-D Photography Playground in Berlin.

Thank you Debora Mittelstaedt (pictures), Antonia Märzhäuser (text) and Christian Fussenegger (video).