In Between Berlin – Illustrations on photography

In Between Berlin – Illustrations on photography

This winter seems to be quite undecided these days going back and forth between sunny and gloomy and rainy days while never really getting as cold as we are used to in January. Especially after the holidays the city seems to be in some kind of waiting position, and even today and Monday it doesn’t feel like the waiting is just over yet. It’s a little bit of a mysterious atmosphere in a way.

When I saw the artistic collaboration IN BETWEEN by illustrator Gabriele Benefico and photographer Claudia D’Alò it reminded me a lot of how these days are feeling in Berlin. Gabriele added his mystical illustrations into the gloomy photos of Claudia creating a vision of Berlin full of enchanting creatures and scenarios showing the world in between phantasy and reality. After the jump you can see all the works based in Berlin, and on their Facebook photo set there are also some images from other cities. Enjoy!

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Our Favorite Illustrations of Berlin

Our Favorite Illustrations of Berlin

A city as diverse and colorful as Berlin is not only a hub and playground for creative people from all over the world but also the main inspiration for many of them. No wonder the city itself has become the subject of art and illustration so many times and in many forms. We have selected a few of our favorite illustrations of the city for you to give you some sweet thoughts about Berlin. Enjoy them after the jump!

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The Magical Berlin Illustrations of Cosimo Miorelli

The Magical Berlin Illustrations of Cosimo Miorelli

Especially in Autumn, Berlin has this magical dreamy feeling. You realize the city is going into hibernation for the next months and somehow everything slows visibly down and becomes obscure, dark and mysterious. Apparently I am not the only one with this vision. Berlin-based visual artist, illustrator and live performer Cosimo Miorelli shows Berlin’s dark and mystical side. In his illustrations and comic books Berlin reminds me more of Gotham City mixed with the Wonderland of Alice and a novel of Edgar Alan Poe.  The results are dark and dense illustrations with iconic Berlin buildings surrounded by magical creatures like flying whales or lonely city foxes in search for some human warmth. After the jump some of his artworks and a trailer of his live sets.

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Lost in Berlin – Illustrations of the City and its People

Lost in Berlin – Illustrations of the City and its People

When you live in Berlin for a while there are certains details about the city and its inhabitants that will somehow go into your subconscious and you will simply take them for granted. But when you arrive freshly in the city all these funny and awkward little difference to which ever other place you come from will stand out and make you wonder. For Italian illustrator and photographer Roberta Nateri it was just like that when she came here and as to be expected from a creative mind she started to turn the little details that she noticed about the style and habits of the people into adorable little illustrations. Have a look at her Lost in Berlin series after the jump.

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The Line at Berghain Illustration by Nicola Napoli

The Line at Berghain Illustration by Nicola Napoli

Nicola Napoli is a talented young visual designer from Italy currently based in Berlin who can count renowned clients such as Vice Magazine, musician DENA, adidas, Issyvoo, Noisy and Soundcloud to his list of references. His work includes album covers, prints for garments, magazine layouts, illustrations and other creative products and projects.

One of his recent works for Issyvoo made the rounds on social media websites and became quite the hit. It shows a playful interpretation of the line in front of the famous Berghain nightclub and what happens to the people who get rejected at the door. What’s interesting about it is how Nicola sees the different kinds of people you would imagine going to Berghain (the reality is actually not quite as flamboyant). Get a closer look after the jump.

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Merry Markthalle

Merry Markthalle

The Christmas tree is ready, the scent of cinnamon is in the air and inside the Christmas carols are already being sung – it’s getting cold outside and Markthalle Neun will be very merry very soon. On two Sundays in Advent, December 10 and 17, Markthalle Neun will be transformed into a weatherproof Christmas market from 11 am to 6 pm!

Artisan products from small manufacturers. From cheese fondue made from raw milk cheese to goose from Prignitz. From handmade panettone to handmade ceramics, from natural cosmetics to natural wine. Good stuff with a long half-life. To eat, to decorate and furnish, to dress up and dress down. To give away or keep. The wish list could include: the best, handmade Wohlfahrt chocolate, mini ecosystems from Petite Jungle, resource-saving puzzles from Berlin, artisanal distillates from the collective or beautiful illustrations of new narratives (the classic on every wish list)! There is hardly a wish left unfulfilled.

Jill Senft Transforms Potsdamer Platz with Her Colorful Art

Jill Senft Transforms Potsdamer Platz with Her Colorful Art

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The iconic Potsdamer Platz has such a rich history of transformation and reinvention – it’s almost a part of its identity. Berlin-based artist Jill Senft has now become another creative force in a long line of people who laid their hands on the famous quarter and gave it a fresh look. We recently joined a guided tour by the artist herself showcasing several of her sight-specific pieces that are spread all over the place – many of which are inside and around the newly opened The Playce that some of you might remember as the former Potsdamer Platz Arkaden – a place that has gone through its own mighty transformation in the last years.

The style of artist Jill Senft can be described as colorful, joyful, bold, and whimsical – a style that could not be more suitable for a busy place like that with so much going on and so many different people passing through. She was one of many artists that pitched their visions for the artist take-over and her idea was the one that struck a chord. 

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The Hottest Calendars for 2023 Created by Berlin Artists

The Hottest Calendars for 2023 Created by Berlin Artists

The end of the year is coming. Not long now and the old familiar feelings are spreading: a bit of melancholy, a touch of longing, but above all the anticipation of the new year. It’s not called “New Year, new happiness” for nothing, is it?

And even if you already had a lot of joy in 2022, I’m sure we all share the desire to have even more of it in 2023. Be it through traveling, festivities, reunions, work or time for ourselves. We just shouldn’t lose track of all our plans. And what better way to keep organized than with the enchanting calendars of Berlin’s artists? We have looked around and compiled the most beautiful among the beauties for you. 

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Italian Christmas Market

Italian Christmas Market

Italian Christmas in Berlin: The second edition of the market that celebrates the Italian Christmas joy!

There will be more than a dozen stalls selling Italian food and crafts. Outdoors, in the Badeschiff, there will be a culinary section: roasted chestnuts, torrone, panettone, lasagna, arrosticini, olive all’ascolana, tiramisù, cannoli, pizza, arancini, pasta, salumi and many other Christmas specialties prepared by Berlin’s best Italian restaurateurs. Inside, in the Glass House, will be presented instead many ideas (illustrations, jewelry, soaps, bags, books, clothes, etc.) for Christmas gifts made or carefully selected by Italians* who live in Berlin or have come to the German capital especially for the event. There will also be a special area for children. But that’s not all. The Italian Christmas Market will also feature a special exhibition of paintings and sculptures by Sardinian artist Fulvio Pinna, the only Italian to have left his artistic mark on the East Side Gallery with the mural “Ode to Joy.”

But Christmas also means solidarity, and therefore the stands of the associations Emergency and Mediterranea will not be missing. To liven up and warm up the atmosphere there will be DJ sets and drinks inseparable from the Italian Christmas: Mulled Wine, Glühmoncello di Capri (with Limoncello Di Capri), Italian Caffè (with Sambuca Molinari) and Monte Caldo (with Amaro Montenegro). There will also be a contest for the best Christmas sweater at a Christmas-themed photobooth station.

 

Admission fee: 4€/free for children up to 12 years

Halimaw Night: A Halloween Costume Party & Fundraiser

Halimaw Night: A Halloween Costume Party & Fundraiser

On October 29, get ready for a Halloween costume party and fundraiser you won’t soon forget. The mythical monsters of the Philippines are coming to Berlin to bring you art, culture, and a reason to celebrate! get ready for:
Horror Stories about the Aswang, Dwende, and Kapre by Palanca Award-Winning Writer, Anca Bautista.
-Original artworks by Monica Ramos, Pael Fajardo, Kaye Manlutac, and Jo Bautista. With illustrations and stories by Karl Garveza of Philippine Spirits.
-Live DJ sets by Enzo Cenci and Saluna
Not to mention creative drinking games, a pizza stand, and a prize for best costume!
The purpose behind the party is to raise awareness and support for our non-profit partner, One Million Lights Philippines. Together, we can provide solar lamps to Filipino families living without electricity and light, and are still using kerosine to light up their homes at night.
Bring your friends and join us as we do something good while having fun!