Category Archives: Kunst

All Songs Considered – Possibly the Best Podcast Ever

PrintThey began at a time when podcasts barely existed and they invented this podcast and themselves. It’s evolved over time (15+ years!) as the hosts themselves also have evolved. Bob Boilen started as the person who chose the music that played between the stories for All Things Considered, the NPR show. He is kind, introspective, fair and certainly knows an awful lot about music. He, Robin Hilton, Stephen Thompson and all the others are like old friends to me now and I imagine that many people feel this way. This is by no means a trend – but We wanted to let you know that All Songs Considered might be the best podcast ever. The balance between relevant and cool is unrivaled and listening ist just a joy.

Onion Architects and Designer – Bangkok Firm Has Something Special

03(35)Onion is a Bangkok-based design practice founded in 2007 by Siriyot Chaiamnuay and Arisara Chaktranon. The two designers carry out a continuous exploration aimed at different needs for contemporary life styles. 01(30) 3(12) 07(18)

Onion brings the local craftsmen to explore the new techniques of using local materials. Together, they constantly push the boundaries of spatial designs in order to form a unified approach to retail and living experiences. The studio’s portfolio includes a variety of products ranging from interior objects such as handmade lamps, chairs, tables, to architectural designs such as the boutique hotels entitled Sala at various locales.

Their specialty is designing restaurants and food concepts in general. Here are some of there best achievements. Just stunning and world leading.

Strange and Familiar – Martin Parr Shows the Real Britain – Barbican

Curated by the iconic British photographer Martin Parr, Strange and Familiar at the Barbican in London  considers how international photographers from the 1930s onwards have captured the social, cultural and political identity of the UK.1_web_800x1178 10.-Strange-and-Familiar.-Cas-Oorthuys-750x752 images-2 images photography04

From social documentary and portraiture to street and architectural photography, the exhibition celebrates the work of leading photographers, including Henri Cartier-Bresson, Rineke Dijkstra, Robert Frank and Garry Winogrand. Bringing together over 250 compelling photographs and previously unseen bodies of work, Strange and Familiar presents a vibrant portrait of modern Britain. For those who remember it’s a vivid reminder of an almost lost time. Not sure we want it back but it’s so deep and emotional. Easily the best exhibition we’ve seen this year. Easily. This can be seen at the Art Gallery of the Barbican until 19 June 2016