Dramatic Clashes in Peru – Help by Giving Your Vote

In the Peruvian amazon, there are heavy clashes going on. Indigenous groups trying to protect the environment and the forest are being repressed heavily by the Peruvian government. The Peruvian government has legislated heavy mining, logging and large-scale farming in the region. This cannot just be accepted. And it should not go unnoticed. Over 200’000…

sprachdenken goes ArtDesignPhilosophy

This blog’s name has changed. As I have been writing mainly in English, and furthermore the concentration on news from the art, design and fashion scene in Basel have been the basis for the renaming. I’ll keep on welcoming you on this blog. Happy reading!

LISTE 09 States A Good Year 2009

As Basler Zeitung states, LISTE09 has rated this year’s fair a success. Good sales and an average of 1800 visitors per day, although there were less US-Americans. Probably the ones who always visited to invest in art have other things to worry about at the moment. >> See a review of LISTE09 >> Visit the…

Volta5 in Markthalle Basel – A Relief

Visiting Volta5 in Markthalle Basel was a very nice surprise after all the other fairs. Refreshing art, proximity to the visitors and a great location made this year’s Volta a true preference. Art Basel has been an art market for years and, of course, is meant to be. While you are in there, you see…

erfolg, boNhoM, Spunk and Silberfisch To Participate In Young Designers‘ Mall

Young Designers‘ Mall has announced the first contractors to take part in the new Mall. erfolg, boNhoM, Spunk and Silberfisch have signed their participation. Young Designers‘ Mall will open its doors in August 2009. With the first four labels, YDM is on track for the opening, as many others are currently in negotiation. On 16th…

Catwalk in Public Space by Reh4: A Great Success

Thursday, 11th June 2009, the Catwalk in Public Space by Reh4 took place on Feldbergstrasse in Basel. Nine shops from Basels design neighbourhood presented their fashion. Literally hundreds of people attended. Feldbergstrasse looked like one giant party. Hundreds of people crowded the sidewalks as the models walked by. From wild and hip to businessy and…

Global Petition To Back Up Obama In Cairo by Avaaz

Avaaz.org has issued a petition to back up Obama in his move to urge Israel’s government to stop the settlement building policy. >> Read Obama’s full Cairo speech here This is the first serious, realistic and common-sense-driven approach to make a real change in the conflict between Israel and Palestine in years. By now, over…

Art40 Basel Vernissage: Size Matters

On 9th June 2009, Art40 opened the doors to the public. The halls of Messe Basel were literally flooded with people. While celebs like Brad Pitt, Karl Lagerfeld and Pharell Williams honored the fair in the afternoon with their presence, the evening was dedicated to the commoners. Close to 300 galleries are displaying contemporary art…

LISTE 09 Basel vernissage – the usual suspects

Yesterday, 8th June 2009, LISTE 09 art fair in Basel opened its doors. For the whole afternoon, the preview took place, the doors opened at 6pm for the public. As expected, the number of people visiting was huge. And the 64 galleries surely haven’t minded the rain which drew people inside. 64 galleries from 24…

Modedesign-Wettbewerb von Kinki Magazine und Fashion Friends

Das Kinki-Magazine und Fashion Friends schreiben einen Wettbewerb für Modedesign aus. Jedermann ist dazu eingeladen, Einsendeschluss ist der 17. Juli 2009. Als Preis winkt Verkauf im Online-Shop von Fashion-Friends, ein Foto-Shooting und ein Artikel im Kinki Magazine. Kinki Magazine ist das Print- und Online-Magazine für Fashion, Trends und Lifestyle in der Schweiz. >> Wettbewerbsseite auf…

Young Designers’ Mall bei PechaKucha Zürich

Die fünfte PechaKucha Night in Zürich steht bevor. Diesmal dabei ist unter anderem Sacha Roche von der Young Designers‘ Mall Basel. PechaKucha im Seefeld Razzia Seefeldstrasse 82 / 8008 Zürich Beginn 20:20 Uhr Eintritt CHF 5.-

Young Designers‘ Mall Now Online

Young Designers‘ Mall is now available online. On ydm.ch you can find information on the mall as well as contacts and more. Also, upcoming news and press reactions will be published there. >> Go to Young Designers‘ Mall’s website