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Quite surprisingly, the German headline news-event of this week was a poem. Now, cultural enthusiasts might get excited by the German acknowledgement of the importance of lyric in the materialist world. Too bad that the poem published by the German laureate of the Nobel Prize in Literature Günter Grass is rather unpoetic. more
by Phil E.
Helsingborg is a small town in Sweden, where the clothing style was very rectified and people always dressed the same. It is also the town where Thomas Rödin comes from and he decided one day that people have to change their perspective when it comes to lifestyle and clothing in general. more
by Tine G.
The Laotian city of Vang Vieng has one source of income – tourism. Dropouts from all over the world come here for two main attractions: ecological tourism and the beautiful Mekong valley or tubing. Tubing means taking a cruise down the river, barhopping from shore to shore, hoping not to get lost, with the sole purpose of getting drunk and hocking up with complete strangers. The city is one of the most interesting examples of the influence Western tourism can have on other societies. more
We met the sophisticated London based designer in his shop in the vibrant area of Brick Lane. The pieces of Ante could be described as the fusion of classic and avantgarde as he will later reveal in the interview. First time visiting the shop we saw the special and extraordinary garments, which could be described as something between Ann Demeulemeester, Maison Martin Margiela and Damir Doma. The love and idea of exclusivity mixed with a very special and own creative philosophy gives us the hope to wait for new peaces from this small and independent fashion house. more
*Salon de Bricolage = DIY lounge
Since its launch two years ago in Athens, Greece, Salon de Bricolage, a members only club, has been the place to be amongst city’s genuine luxury seekers. With an emphasis on art, design, fashion, gastronomy and creative thinking, with its top-notch interior and flawless service, Salon de Bricolage brought a real breakthrough into the Athenian nightlife. more
Philip Glass and Robert Wilson by Robert Mapplethorpe
One of the most renowned and important classical composers in modern times Philip Glass will come to London in May, where his extraordinary piece ‘Einstein on the Beach’ will be played. Glass is considered as one of the most influential musicians employing different styles – minimalist and classical – to create the postmodern fusion of qietness and rush. more
by Matthias Z.
If we assume that our thoughts cannot be separated from our personalities, why do we always want to be something special? Imagine that your own ideas are part of you. You spread them and because you spread them you send out a part of yourself into this world.
Morality is part of everyones personality.
It is one of our basic instincts to judge whether something is right or wrong.
You do not have to learn it. You just have to do it.
That is why our actions and not only our words transport our moral views.
They are even more important than what we say.
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Tilman made this exclusive February-Mix for Dispatch for the Dedicated. more
In the renowned gallery White Cube, with its three locations in Bermondsey, Hoxton and Mayfair a magnificent collection of the work of the German artist Anselm Kiefer is now displayed. The display of ‘Il Mistero delle Cattedrali’ is the largest ever presentation of Kiefer’s work in London. more
We are proud to present you an interview with the founder of the minimalist approach label Clean Everything. Nowadays it is unusual for designers to strive after higher ideals with their material pieces of art. Cristina will explain why she has launched this project, which expresses not only the interest to change things in design and fashion, but has deep roots in a need for change of our modern societies. more
In our days the term “deep house” is often misused by big room and mainstream oriented labels which exist in the fields of unsoulful house music. Their tracks get #01 charted at beatport or other digital release platforms and gain a lots of attention by people who barely know what house music is about. But if you dig a little bit deeper you are able to find labels that really want to keep the spirit of house music alive. more
Did you ever have to resign from being the speaker of the House of Representatives because you cheated on all of your three wives, especially while one of them was fighting cancer? Well do not despair, because just like Newt Gingrich you could run for president of the United States of America. more
“Cross your legs like a man and don´t wave your arms around like a little girl and don´t snackle your thumb !”
If you feel like at least one of these is some what addressing you, then Bored to Death will most definitely entertain you. Oh, also if you like the comedy of Zach Galifianakis. more
A recommendation with a quick philosophical view on the contemporary development of motion picture entertainment
(Tribute to John Cassavetes)
by Stevie S.
First, for those of you who haven’t seen the film, it is a proposal to watch it. Cassavetes did a great job as a play director, making this piece a groundbreaking one regarding effect. more
Named after a tasty Mediterranean dish, the Greek music duo’s recipe for success is based on ingenuity and fearlessness. Consisting of two brothers, Lysandros and Orestis Falireas, Imam Baildi are unique as a band since they manage to transcend time, language and genre with their music and effortlessly combine nostalgic tunes with urban relevance. Their music is based on a concoction of songs from the 1940s to the 1960s, mostly focusing on rebetiko music which is described by the band as “outlaw Greek blues”, prevalent in the music scene until the 1950s, and the urban sound and influence of trip-hop, drum and bass and hip hop. more
Here is a controversial guest article by Mia Hof discussing antiquated gender roles culminating in a distorted aesthetical self-consciousness of women. Though, from our point of view, the limitation of women’s empowerment to the idea of open sexuality is quite antiquated itself, indeed, reducing the self-confident, strong woman of today’s time to an old-fashioned perception of suppressed sexuality. Still, we find that the article contains several interesting and relevant aspects, which we don’t want to withhold from you. Discussion is open!
Girls and women. How often do you talk about sex? And how often do you talk about your hair dresser, your MAC eyeliner, your cellulite, you’re jeans and shoes and see-through top, you’re eating habits and sports? Compare and think about it: For who do you make all that fuss about your looks? Probably not for yourself and not even for your best friend. Here’s a thesis, dear reader, do not be shocked and keep reading on calmly: Women do it for men. more
I have been sitting at my desk, a glass of scotch in my left hand and my pen in the other, trying to figure out how to properly convey to you the utter madness that is the race for the 2012 Republican (United States) presidential primaries. more
Here is an unusal fashion video for the autumn/winter collection 2011 by the Danish brand “Han Kjøbenhavn”. more
This Set is about mood changes throughout autumn. It has a schizophrenic touch going along with an unusual style of mixing. Something loud and „Tanzbares“ for the dancers and something quite and „Anspruchsvolles“ for thinkers and philosophers in this period of time. Enjoy.. more
A few days ago we received an anonymous email with the subject “only poetry”. Inside we’ve found some both impressive and controversial verses we would like to share here. more
On saturday the 29th of October the Secret Sundaze Crew throws one of their famous parties at Village Underground in Shoreditch. The lineup with James Priestley & Giles Smith, Dolan Bergin, Fred P and Minkioni is superb. more
Dark days call for dark music. 3 self-destructing songs to cry, fight and hate to. more
Everybody likes to wear something, what distinguishes her- or himself in decent forms from all the others. Fashion is today available everywere, but where is the affordable but independent and extraordinary tailor, who makes the special difference? The brand B Store London is located in the famous Savile Row in London’s posh district Mayfair. Savile Row is famous for its traditional, bespoke men’s tailoring. more
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