Category archives: Art & Culture

The enchanting world of ballet

10. November 2015
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The effortlessness in something that requires absolute control - that is what captures me in ballet. For me, it’s the perfect combination of brilliant proficiency and pure aesthetics. And now that it’s Christmas, we get to see all the classics from Tchaikovsky’s “nutcracker” and “swan lake”. They are the embodiment...

Becoming a real man

10. November 2015
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Internet, I love you… the internet probably can‘t exist without the hilarious and entertaining contributions coming from the country of bears, tigers and volcanos.  Since Russian law forces drivers to install cameras into cars, the internet seems to be full of incredible videos of manly Russians flipping the fuck out...

Living Mammoths in Siberia?

9. November 2015
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The permafrost soil in Siberia has been existing for hundreds of years. Again and again, it is amazing – actually it is a once in a lifetime experience to discover extremely well preserved cadavers of animals that died hundreds and thousands of years ago. Recently, a cadaver of a Siberian...

Love is a wild animal

23. September 2015
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Love is a wild animal One of the best literary works that deals with eroticism is the book “Das heiße Raubtier Liebe” by Heribert Becker. For ages, eroticism was a concept that was close to non-existent in Germany, as it was considered indecent and dirty. Unlike more open-minded countries such as France,...

Ryan McGinley – You and I

22. September 2015
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I could talk about the fascinating life of Ryan McGinley for ages. But if there's anything more interesting than his past, then it's got to be his talent for photography. In my opinion, his picture book “You and I” is one of the most honest, intimate and electrifying works ever to...

Grotesque Erotica - Ero guro nansensu

21. September 2015
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All around the world, sex has always occupied a significantly popular place in the annals of art and culture, be it the Kama Sutra or Buddhist penis statues. In Japan, graphic artists and painters of the 17th century gave their fantasies free reign to wander, fleshing out their sexual fantasies...

A new generation of #tinderpornstars

21. September 2015
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Likelier than not, pornographic films are just as old as the medium of film itself. However, electronic mediums are constantly undergoing change - and so is porn. Due to the huge influence of the Internet, which is the world's main source of pornographic material today, there's a new trend emerging...

Traditional folk costumes – An overview wit...

17. September 2015
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Folk costumes are tradition in a tailored form. They mirror the creativity and craftsmanship of those who have been in the business for generations; they embody the soul of a true dressmaker. They tell of stories that stand for local patriotism, tribes and village communities. The book “Trachten” features folk costumes...

The big beer book

17. September 2015
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Imagine a book that neatly summarises 1700 different kinds of beers. Yup, 1700. That would be the Bierbuch (beer book) by Tim Hapsin. Dive into the world of beer, which includes over 800 breweries and its various products. You’ll also gain some insight to the typical peculiarities of different beers from...

Breakdance in Lederhosen

16. September 2015
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  And you thought traditional costumes and techno could never go together… DDC, or the “Dancefloor Destruktion Crew”, prove that you can do more with leather shorts than just a Bavarian folk dance. They've skillfully combined different styles of music with a blend of breakdance and folk dances. The end result is incredibly entertaining....

Dirndls for Wiener Dogs

14. September 2015
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Well, there sure are some people who are greatly attached to their pets. If you have a dog and love them to bits, you shouldn’t miss out on seeing your beloved furry friend all dressed up in these ridiculously cute, traditional costumes by Hildegard Bergbauer. They're ideal for the Oktoberfest, the...

Beautiful elegance - Yves Kortum

11. September 2015
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Yves Kortum is a fashion and lifestyle photographer who specialises in female models. His photographs and portraits display young women in a hauntingly beautiful manner. Sensual big eyes follow you from every angle, while simultaneously preserving their subtlety and reservation. Expect appeal without profanity, as well as an honest display of...

Oscar Wilde's wild life

10. September 2015
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  I can resist everything except temptation. Oscar Wilde Oscar Fingal O'Flahertie Wills Wilde (* October, 16, 1854 in Dublin; † November, 30, 1900 in Paris) was an Irish author, poet and one of the most controversial figures of his time. His father was a renowned doctor and wrote books about archeology, while...

The Dandy Look

8. September 2015
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Way back during the 18th and 19th century, the dandy was indeed the ideal man. The term describes a young man whose very appearance seems to drip with style and sophistication, two attributes he projects onto his entire life. Constantly eager to dress elegantly, he nevertheless shuns excessively extravagant styles....

Dior and I – the most fashionable documenta...

7. September 2015
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“The secret of elegance lies in the simplicity.” – Christian Dior Dior and I Directed by: Frédéric Tcheng Starring: Raf Simons, Jennifer Lawrence, Marion Cotillard, Sharon Stone (as herself) Over and over, you hear the rustling of fabrics. The night guards say they sometimes see a shadow moving around, or hear footsteps in the...

The picturesque story of the Aztecs

4. September 2015
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The Aztecs had one of the best-developed cultures of the Mesoamerican civilisation - this was partially due to their knowledge of agriculture, architecture and astrology, but was mainly because they had the ability to capture words in pictures, painting and pictogram by using a so-called codex. Through this, they left their...

Geronimo’s last stand

3. September 2015
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By the end of the 19th century, it seemed as though the fate of the native Americans was sealed. Europeans had spread themselves throughout the whole continent, destroying nature, hunting fauna, and building whole cities and railways on their homes. The "elegant poachers" had already endured many fights, but the white...

China’s colourful mountains

3. September 2015
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Mountains usually tend to be either grey or monotone in color, but not in this case! Check out the mountains of the Zhangye Danxia National Park in China. Due to all the different kinds of sandstone that have accumulated over millions of years, the mountains are not only tall (3800m) but...

The Last of the Mohicans

2. September 2015
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Author: James F. Cooper The Last of the Mohicans is an adventure novel that illustrates the battle of the British against the French, taking place on the territory now known as the United States of America. Despite it not being their battle, Native Americans fought as mercenaries amidst the British and the...

The hunters and the bear

1. September 2015
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An Indian summer: dry weather, warm temperatures, colourful leaves and blue sky. This weather phenomenon, which can only be described as beautiful, shows off the gorgeous and lovely side of autumn. Every few years, an autumn like this comes to North America. If you look at this phenomenon in a scientific...

Eight Miles High

1. September 2015
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Eight Miles High Directed by: Achim Bornhak Starring: Natalia Avelon, Matthias Schweighöfer, Milan Peschel They were young, they were wild, they were free ... After fleeing her boring life in Munich, young Uschi Obermaier decides to enjoy every second of the rest of her life to the fullest. Next stop: the legendary Kommune 1...

What's your totem animal?

31. August 2015
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Native Americans strongly believe that each and every human being has a distinct totem animal that determines their individual characteristics while giving them the power and energy of that animal. Be it a deer, otter, lynx, moose, bear or woodpecker – the Natives generally worshipped animals. Curious about what your...
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