In many cultures, talismans are a powerful tool to ward off evil. Of that heritage, Wolf & Gypsy keeps that particular mix of nomadic, exotic, and mysticism.
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Indie Interviews: Invaerso by Italian Architect Maria Clelia Scuteri
Architect Maria Clelia Scuteri is one of those inventive Italians, who built her invaerso by hand and heart, bolt after bolt...
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Indie Interviews: Julie Nicaisse Jewellery, Galactically Sustainable
Julie Nicaisse and her powerful jewellery recall the myth of Hephaestus...
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Art Explained by Valentina Chirico: Joan Mirò with a Nail Art
Art meets beauty at ValentinaChirico’s because I strongly believe there’s no better way to learn than having fun. With this nail art, you’re going to discover an artist: Joan Mirò. This manicure was born by chance; thanks to its minimalism it’s incredibly easy to copy and wear! Dive into contemporary art with Joan Mirò – Spanish artist, painter and ceramist – and me, you’ll just need three nail care products and five spare minutes. I promise you’ll have fun! This nail art is inspired by Blue II (1961) and by some Mirò’s preparatory drawings for his Constellations and Collage. Featured products: Avon Nail Experts Pearl Shine (original formula), Born Pretty…
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Indie Interviews: Shiran Tal Soffrin, Urban Raven Upcycled Jewels
There’s something in common among the Israeli jewelry designer Shiran Tal Soffrin, founder of Urban Raven, and archaeologists: they both look at material things in a total, different way. What has been thrown away or set apart and forgotten, gain interest and get an unique story, but for Shiran discarded objects and little memorabilia unleash a range of creative, chic and eco-friendly possibilities. It’s time for a virtual coffee at Valens’ with Shiran Tal, she has a lot to say about how she has become the “Urban Raven” and her new projects. How and when was “Urban Raven” born?While studying industrial design at HIT College, I became interested in jewelry design…
