Where is the Water?

Absence of Water is a photographic series by Italian artist Gigi Cifali currently based in London. Having been built in the late Victorian period, public lidos and baths were at the peak of their popularity in the 1930s. Gradually, living conditions and tastes have changed, resulting in a drop of attendances, leaving the public pools uneconomical to run. Many fell into decay and were demolished. With the absence of water as well as the absence of human life these decaying landscapes gives us a beautiful, nostalgic peek into a lost past. And if you have five minutes more you should check out his series End of a Dream – a series of the wreckage of the Costa Condordia - very arty! Via Ignant.

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Lido di Jesolo

 I've never been to Jesolo Beach in Venice but I've seen and stayed in my share of obscure holiday appartements in my childhood. The real mission in this series Behind the Edge by Manhattan based photographer Luigi Bonaventura is to show each structure as its Platonic ideal: that is, as the architect imagined it, not as it all too often looks in real life and mixing color encourage your own imagination around the picture. Via Present and Correct.

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75 Parisiennes

French photographer, Baudouin has for many years been passionate about Les Parisiennes, and shot more than 300 portraits of women in their home in Paris. 75 of them has been selected for the book 75 Parisiennes. A tribute to the capital (Paris Zip code is 75) and it's women –and an cool inspiration for interior, fashion, lifestyle and curiosity lovers. Via Trendland.

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Hutt Lagoon

Wauw - what is this? It's looks like something wood-ish, but no – not this time. These amazing images by Australian photographer, Steve Back are taken from an aircraft while traveling over Hutt Lagoon in Kalbarri, Western Australia. Captured over the course of three years, the un-doctored photos are a striking representation of the largest micro algae production plant in the world. Reflecting hues from bright orange to hot pink, the seemingly un-natural colors are the fortunate consequence of an organically produced beta carotene in the water. Wauw nature! Via Trendland.

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U by Evren

Tomorrow is the opening of Turkish born – Danish based artist Evren Tekinoktay’s first solo exhibition, U,  in Denmark at Imo in Copenhagen. We love her collage layered paintings where cut-outs and photos overlap. Stunning work!

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Need a new font? Part two...

In a cold Copenhagen blizzard last wednesday e-Types opened their new experimental, playground, Playtype. Apart from selling fonts, the shop will feature a number of products and editions – some designed by e‐Types, some in collaboration with friends and colleagues from the design‐ and art world. The shop in Copenhagen opened on December 1st 2010 at Værnedamsvej 6, and closes exactly one year later on December 1st 2011. Playtype.com however, is here to stay!

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Need a new font?

For the first time in the world you can walk in from the street and get yourself a nice, new font at the new concept store, Playtype, at Værnedamsvej 6 in Copenhagen. Behind Playtype is strategic brand and design agency, e-Types, well known for their strong corporate identities and typefaces. They will be releasing over 100 new fonts by e-Types as well as longtime friends and partners. Grand opening december 1st. See the film here.

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Lost a glove?

Surplus Wonder, a creative design studio based in Copenhagen, takes design further in this self-initiated project "One second Hand" – a pop-up shop selling lonely gloves! In collaboration with the Danish Red Cross they focus on being lonely and lost in the society today. The shop opens on Thursday 25th of November at Gl. Kongevej 82, Copenhagen.

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Wolf and Badger

Wolf and Badger is a unique lifestyle boutique in Notting Hill, London, that provides a platform to showcase the best design talent from the UK and beyond, spanning fashion, accessories, jewellery and homeware. Check the website – it's really stunning!

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Flower Power at Versailles

Japanese artist, Takashi Murakami, just opened a joyous exhibition at the old, historic "King of the Sun" palace, Versailles, located outside of Paris. Absolutely amazing contrast! Photos by Florian Kleinefenn.
Found at luxeryculture.com – a great city guide etc. to luxury sent to me by my dear, luxurious friend Jack Truelove. Have a nice weekend!

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Beloved Books

We know it's very old fashioned to prefer a book over an iPad. Call us hopeless romantics but we love the feeling of the paper, the smell of the print, browsing the pages ... And the two best places to buy books in Copenhagen is Thiemers Magasin in Tullinsgade 24 and Cinnober in Landemærket 9. At Thiemers Magasin you will find a good selection of novels and children books, and the owner is always in for a chat while she makes coffee or tea. Cinnober presents a hand-picked selection of international, visually inspiring books on graphic design, illustration, street art, fashion, architecture and industrial design. They also have a great selection of notebooks, postcards and original drawings by danish illustrators.

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Prag in Copenhagen

Until recently this shop was the oldest porn shop in the world showing people with no clothes, but now Katrine Prag and We Do Voodoo has turned the place into a vintage shop full of clothes to put on. It's located at Vesterbrogade 98A in Copenhagen. We especially like the hats on the mannequins!

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Polala Café

Cosy, little café in Vesterbro, Copenhagen, where the coffee is really good and always served with a smile. Breakfast is served from 7:30, the atmosphere is lovely intimate and you can enjoy your coffee outside in the sun, if you pass by in the afternoon. Free Wifi.
Monday to Saturday 07:30 AM to 7:00 PM (saturday to 4:00 PM)
Sundevedsgade 5, 1751 Copenhagen V

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