A 1920s flat in Berlin

The Idell lamp!

stripedcat — Sat, 03 Sep 2011 07:17:44 +0000

Bauhaus design is alive and kicking! The Kaiser Idell is the Porsche of lamps…

The contemporary Berlin guide: Louis Vuitton

stripedcat — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 09:07:22 +0000

Are you looking for something special? Then go for the Louis Vuitton 2011 Berlin guide. If, like us, you don’t like what is fashionable – because it is in the end mainstream – here you will find Berlin as the locals live it, even if the cover is all about “cool” and “hip”, the guide goes beyond the superficial layer and really explain what matters in Berlin, be it in architecture, aesthetics, culture and yes, shopping and dining out.

If you love architecture plenty of books await you in our Living Room…but you can have a sneak preview of Berlin’s fantastic architectural landscape with this brisk video produced by Louis Vuitton guides. Bonus track: 4 very good addresses.

© Louis Vuitton Malletier / Des Quatre. Producer: Mathias Vayer. Director: Romain Chassaing. Music: “Chapi Chapo et les petites musiques de pluie”.

Nan Goldin exhibition in Berlin

stripedcat — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 17:12:46 +0000

Nan Goldin‘s photos are now in Berlin. The Local reports on the “Berlin Work” exhibition at the Berlinische Galerie:

Berlin is arguably the most creative metropolis on the planet. But it wouldn’t be the artistic haven it is today without those exquisite characters who paraded through Berlin’s dingy underground in the 1980s and 1990s. Photographer Nan Goldin ran with that colorful crowd, documenting their wild ways on her frequent visits. See shots of actress Tilda Swinton, artist Kiki Smith and other luminaries at the Berlinische Galerie before the exhibition ends next Monday.

Price: €6
Location: Berlinische Galerie, Alte Jakobstrasse 124 – 128
Times: Wednesday – Monday, 10am-6pm; through March 28
Phone: 030 789 02 600
More Information: www.berlinischegalerie.de

Velo in Berlin…don’t miss it!

stripedcat — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:08:06 +0000

Early March, the ice thaws and bikes re-conquer tarmac, parks and even houses and clubs in Berlin! Our bikes wait for you in the basement

Visit the BerlinerFahrradSchau in March…

Click to view slideshow.

Germany is the new France!

stripedcat — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 17:01:06 +0000

An interesting article from The Local, reporting that Germany now attracts more European tourists than France, according to figures released this week.

The German National Tourist Board (DZT) said Germany was now second only to Spain as the top holiday destination for Europeans, edging out France, Italy and Austria. “In 2010 we broke through the historic mark of 60 million foreign overnight visitors,” said DZT chairwoman Petra Hedorfer in a statement.

The DZT is looking for another banner year for tourism in 2011, with major events such as the FIFA Women’s World Cup and the 125th anniversary of the automobile set to attract visitors from all over the world.

But we know this since 2002, when the Financial Times decreeted “Germany is the new France”! check out the Facebook page...

Berlin prize-winning architecture

stripedcat — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 08:57:47 +0000

An interesting video showing you some of the newest architecture in Berlin, both public and residential.

My best enemy is at the Berlinale

stripedcat — Wed, 16 Feb 2011 18:28:18 +0000

At the Berlinale, “My best enemy” starring Moritz Bleibtreu. Yet another nazi movie? Well there’s more to it than it seems from the poster. Full synopsis here (be careful, spoiler).

“Margin Call” at the Berlinale

stripedcat — Sat, 12 Feb 2011 18:18:43 +0000

Watch the press conference at the Berlinale presenting “Margin Call” JC Chandor’s movie starring Jeremy Irons, Zachary Quinto and Kevin Spacey.

The young director investigates the psychology and dynamics of the investment banking world during September 2008 débacle, the 9/11 of financial history.

Movies like this can prompt reflexion on the events which lead to 2008′s explosion and the consequences we will endure for years to come…

Berlinale Tickets

stripedcat — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:30:44 +0000

Looking for tickets for the Berlinale? Here’s what you need to know!!

Photo: berlinale.de

Planning your trip to Berlin? here are the key events!

stripedcat — Sat, 15 Jan 2011 15:35:49 +0000

If among your New Year’s resolutions there is indeed a trip to Berlin, don’t forget that the Berlinale starts on February 10th…it may be cold, but the Berlinale will warm you up!

On this page you will find a list of good reasons for coming to Berlin: art, music, exhibitions, fashion, sport, culture…you name it.

DEUTSCHES HISTORISCHES MUSEUM

- “Hitler und die Deutschen: Volkgemeinschaft und Verbrechen” (Hitler and the Germans, nation and crime”) until Feb 6

- “1990 der weg zur Einheit” until Jan 2

BREAD AND BUTTER BERLIN

The Fashion and Streetwear Fair on Tempelhof Airport

January 19-21

http://www.breadandbutter.com/winter2011-absolute/

BERLIN MERCEDES BENZ FASHION WEEK F/W 2011

On Bebelplatz, Mitte.

from 19 to 22 Jan.

MUSEUM BERLIN KARLSHORST

“Chandogin” war photographs from Karelia and Leningrad 1939-1944 – until Feb 6

MARTIN GROPIUS BAU

-”Làzlò Moholy-Nagy Art of Light” until Jan 16

-”Pierre Soulages” until Jan 17

-”World knowledge, 300 years of science in Berlin” until Jan 9

“Nan Goldin – Berlin works” until March 28

“Arno Fischer – Photographs” until Feb 28

“Menschen Dinge Menschenwerk – Emil Otto Hoppé Photographs” until Feb 28

BERLIN TANZTAGE

Eleven days of contemporary dance comprise the twentieth anniversary edition of Berlin Dance Days. Witness the premieres of new pieces by young choreographers based in the German capital this week. And take some extra time to peruse the posters and pictures that document the festival’s history, on display in the Sophiensaele foyer.

Until January 15
www.tanztage.de

GREEN WEEK

International Green Week – Jan 21st-30th

The world’s biggest fair on horticolture and agricolture.

www.messe-berlin.de

LONG NIGHT OF MUSEUMS

On almost 400 square kilometres – between Glienicke Palace, the Museum at the Waterplant Friedrichshagen and the Museum of Local History

Reinickendorf – more than 100 museums and cultural institutions are giving access to their exhibitions, collections and art objects throughout the night, enriched by a variety of events.

January 29th

http://www.lange-nacht-der-museen.de/

TRANSMEDIALE

With RESPONSE:ABILITY, transmediale.11 puts forward a call for action in terms how we live on and with the Internet today. Having become a central stage for the unfolding of our public and private lives, we must ask not only how this experience of online-liveness affects and transforms our bodies and subjectivities but also, importantly, what responsibilities and possibilities this engenders for participating in the continuous process of its evolution. Especially now, with economic and political mega-infrastructures striving for control and regimentation, threatening to make a smooth space into a striated one.ù

From 1st to 10th February

http://www.transmediale.de

BERLINALE

About 400 films are shown every year as part of the Berlinale’s public programme, the vast majority of which are world or European premieres. Films of every genre, length and format can be submitted for consideration. The Berlinale is divided into different sections, each with its own unique profile: big international movies in the Competition, independent and art-house productions in Panorama, movies specially for a young audience in the Generation section, the most exciting German cinema productions in Perspektive Deutsches Kino, an in-depth look at films from “distant” countries and experimental forms in the Forum, as well as an investigation of diverse cinematic possibilities in the Berlinale Shorts. The programme is rounded off by a thematic Retrospective and a Homage, which focuses on the lifework of a great cinema personality.

From 10th to 20th February

www.berlinale.de

INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FAIR

From 9 to 13 March

www.messe-berlin.de

BERLINER MOTORRAD TAGEN

From 25 to 27 March

www.messe-berlin.de

MAERZ MUSIC

March Music, festival of contemporary music

From 18 to 27 March – link

VELO BERLIN

The new fair for bicycle and urban mobility

http://www.veloberlin.com/

cool video!

March 26-27

HARALD HAUSWALD

For the Annual Report 2010 of the Diakonie, Harald Hauswald photographed on the subject “poverty”. On the occasion of the publication the photographs are now shown in an exhibition. “Es soll kein Armer unter euch sein” (“It should be no poor among you”).

From December 2010 to April 2011
www.diakonie.de

DMY -INTERNATIONAL DESIGN FESTIVAL

Berlin’s Design Festival is the ideal forum for creative professionals and visitors to meet up, catch up or discover the latest trends in direct contact with the international design scene.

June 1-15

http://dmy-berlin.com/

KARNEVAL DER KULTUREN – FESTIVAL OF CULTURES

June 10-13

http://www.karneval-berlin.de

CHRISTOPHER STREET DAY

On the 25th of June 2011 the popular gay and lesbian event Christopher Street Day will descend on the streets of Berlin in the traditional, yearly demo-event.

http://www.csd-berlin.de/

HISTORIALE 2011

Berlin, capital of spies. Every year in the final week of August the Berlin Historiale festival focuses on a different theme and brings history to a vivid life. In doing so the Historiale combines entertainment with academic rigour – the festival`s collaborations with leading historians and academic institutions ensure the quality and accuracy of the knowledge imparted. Every year the diverse programme includes city tours, lectures, spectacular events and, as a highlight, a historical market.

End of August

www.historiale.de

KUDAMM 125 YEARS

The celebrations start with the launch of the Breitscheidplatz exhibition site and the vitrine-exhibition “Der Kurfürstendamm. 125 years – 125 stories”. On 3rd and 4th September Ku’damm plays host to activity, shopping and fun for almost two days non-stop. 42-hour-shopping, fashion shows, music acts, culinary arts and the presentation of all 13 twin-boulevards. On 19th October the festivities are concluded glamorously when the entire Ku’damm is going to be illuminated like never before, in cooperation with Festival of Lights.

5 May 2011 – 19 October

http://www.kudamm2011.de

LINUX DAYS

From 11 to 14 May

http://www.linuxtag.org

www.messe-berlin.de

PYRONALE

The most spectacular pyro-technical competition in Germany. This exceptional event is a fantastic occasion for spectators and media and is one of the main attractions in Berlin. In competition are shows, which brilliantly combine traditional fireworks artistry with modern pyro-technics.

September 2-3

POPCOMM

The international music business market, in Tempelhof

September 7th-9th

www.messe-berlin.de

BERLIN MARATHON

On September 25th 2011, over 40,000 athletes set off on the fastest marathon course in the world, cheered on by a million spectators and more than 70 live bands, the 38th BMW BERLIN MARATHON will once again captivate the German capital

BERLIN ART FORUM

From September 39th until October 10th

www.messe-berlin.de

FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

During the Festival of Lights more than 60 buildings, sites and the world-known landmarks of Berlin sparkle in a new glance.

From 12 to 23 October.