Places: SHOPIQ

On our last trip to Wroclaw we discovered SHOPIQ – a new addition to Wroclaw’s creative scene. The shop selling works of Polish photographers, books and vinyls is run by Natalia and Ernest Dec. They tell us a little bit more about the concept behind SHOPIQ, Wroclaw, and work of which Polish photographers they like and follow. Tell us how the … Read More

Web series: Roger, the Chicken

Roger, the Chicken is a web series based on the award-winning short film of the same name. This dry comedy follows an eccentric couple on an existential journey through NYC. Roger is a ‘post-post-hipster who lives his life in a chicken costume and attempts to achieve success in a mundane world’ The original short was shot in 2011 and was awarded in many film festivals around … Read More

Claire Sambrook: Creative Portsmouth

Claire Sambrook is a photographer and a lecturer in Creative Technologies at the University of Portsmouth. She is also involved in a number of creative projects happening around the UK including Creating Balance Project with Anglepoise. Claire also curated Creative Portsmouth, a guide exploring the creative elements of the city through its people, community, businesses and students.  Claire talks to us … Read More

Turner & Harper

We’ve recently discovered the work of homeware makers Turner & Harper. The company is based in North Yorkshire where they hand craft most of their timber product lines and they also work with several artisans from across England to develop their specialist finishes.  There is a lot of care and skill that goes into making each of the products that … Read More

Places: Karavan

On our recent trip to Wroclaw, Poland, we spoke to Michał Świgulski and Damian Osowski, the founders of two of our favourite bars and clubs in the city, Krvn and Das Lokal. We asked Michał and Damian about the night life in the city and how they came up with the idea of opening both places. What inspired you to open … Read More