Journal

There is a certain sense of nostalgia that hits us while looking at polaroid images. Beyond the visual appeal, it's probably also the attention needed in order to take the perfect instant photo: you can't retouch it, you have one try at capturing the moment, hence we appreciate polaroids that speak to us even more. Explore the polaroids series Mr. by Dutch photographer Ferry van der Nat and discover through this artist's eyes, why Amsterdam's fashion and creative scene is so welcoming towards the LGBTQ community.

From Pritzker Prize-winning Japanese architect Tadao Ando, Casa Wabi is a sprawling compound in Mexico that feeds off the natural environment to fuel visiting artists and travelers. Nestled within the Oaxacan landscape, this art foundation residence tells a unique story about community and the quest for creative expression within nature.

The beauty of visual storytelling, illustration, in particular, lays in its simplicity and at the same time sophistication: the observer understands the imagery instantly. We caught up with Romanian illustration artist Aitch. Plant elements–bold in color and clear in shape complemented by dark backdrops–are essential to her style which made the perfect aesthetic for our playful Little Gestalten book Easy Peasy–Gardening for Kids.

A fantastical photographer that uses the power of the lens to address female body without the exploitative gaze, show that vulnerability is a strength, and to celebrate feminine sensuality, Amanda Charchian explores the modern female form like a poetic motif.

Innovation hub SPACE10 is a ‘future-living lab’ armed with an overarching vision to define new systems for a better and more sustainable way of life. The lab has produced many significant ideas including wide-ranging projects relating to the future of food, mobility, and the redefinition of co-living spaces. We chat with Simon Caspersen, SPACE10’s communication director to find out more.

Digital realities are creations giving us an immersive glimpse of ways to design for our future surroundings. Visual Citizens are one of the design studio's offering a window into the limitations of the future architectural world developing around us.