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Hong Kong for Streetwear, Art Basel, and a Secret Factory Run Into China
In March, I traveled to Hong Kong for a mission across ComplexCon, Art Basel, HKWALLS, and a one-day factory run into Dongguan through Shenzhen. What began as a trip through Asian streetwear, contemporary art, public culture, and production became a sensory immersion into neon, harbor…
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Frank Gehry’s Passing, a Memory from North Orange Drive
As Los Angeles reflects on the loss of Frank Gehry, I find myself returning to an unexpected place. A warehouse at 925 North Orange Drive where, in 2018, Jeffrey Deitch set the foundation for his renewed presence in the city. Watching that space take shape…
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You Can’t Stop This Train: Backstage of the World’s First Bitcoin Art Metro
The world’s first Bitcoin art metro is alive. A moving cryptographic monument born between Bali, Switzerland, Japan and Brescia. You can’t stop this train.
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Clear Skies, Blank Walls, New Alliances
After the storm, Hong Kong shows its true surfaces. We spent four days walking with HK WALLS, scouting locations, measuring space, and turning conversations into plans. The city was quiet, clean, and ready.
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From Cyberpunk to Blockchain
In the dust of an old garage I found Count Zero again—William Gibson’s neon prophecy. The Gollancz edition glows with the blue globe lines on black, like pulsing through the void. It was the first map that showed me cyberspace not as metaphor, but as…
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Metro Urban Museum, Peeta
I’ve always believed that public space is the most powerful—and most overlooked—canvas for cultural transformation. Not the sterile kind of culture locked behind velvet ropes, but something alive, integrated into our everyday lives. That was the path that took me to MUM – Metro Urban…
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Reached the End of the Internet: Inside the Remilia & Milady Crypto $Cult
First-hand insights into the evolution of Milady Maker, the rise of $CULT, and the enigmatic figures driving the movement.
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Taiwan: Where Tech Meets Tradition
We’ve been invited back to the Taiwan Technology X Culture Expo this year, and it feels like stepping onto familiar ground. We were here last year, but wow, what a transformation. The event has evolved into something even more engaging, polished, and immersive. This is…
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Giorgio Moroder House in Beverly Hills
Few people realize that Giorgio Moroder, the trailblazing genius behind disco, electronic music, and iconic film soundtracks, hails from South Tyrol—a fascinating crossroads where Italy, Austria, and Switzerland converge. His roots are as dynamic as his music, blending cultures and innovation. In Los Angeles, we…
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The Emotional Architecture of Luis Barragán
I’m inspired by a simple yet profound idea: our environments should resonate with our emotions, adapting to our needs in real-time. This isn’t a new concept—Luis Barragán, the iconic Mexican architect, was a master of what he called “emotional architecture.” Barragán designed spaces that didn’t…
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Twist Reality Over a River in Norway
An hour north of Oslo, a silver form twists mid-air over a dark Norwegian river. Part bridge, part museum, part sculpture.
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From Data to Experience: The Multi-Sensory Kit for Prosecco
Researching and developing an experiential kit with Emotitech was an enriching and fascinating journey. The process began with a perception science approach, followed by the verification of experiential data through affective technology. This data, combined with a multi-sensory narrative, guided us in briefing the product’s…