Archive for July 2026
Amelie Satzger Builds Technicolor Worlds Out of Her Own Life
Amelie Satzger, a nomadic photo-artist who has called more than a dozen countries home, turns her own face into surreal, candy-colored dreamscapes that stop strangers in their tracks. Who is Amelie Satzger? A German photo-artist who builds surreal worlds, then steps into them herself. She first gained recognition as an Adobe Creative Resident. Today, she…
Read Morepop up dress Japan
pop up dress Japan reimagines clothing as an open dialogue between designer, garment, and wearer What if a garment was never truly finished? With pop up dress, the creative process continues in the hands of the wearer. The pop up dress Japan concept draws on Japanese heritage, sculptural silhouettes, and freedom of interpretation, as the…
Read MoreKat Cole: the Art of Handmade
An exploration of artisanal craftsmanship and the soul of wearable art. Kat and Clarese is a luxury contemporary accessories brand founded and designed by Kat Cole. The brand is known for its “wearable art,” in other words a blend of vintage inspiration with modern, editorial styles. Based in Chicago and New York City, the Kat…
Read MoreVegetal Origin Gets Naturally Colorful
Seven shades, zero compromise. Vegetal Origin’s vegan answer to color care. Clean beauty is no longer a trend. It’s a standard. Vegetal Origin understands this shift, and its new line proves it. Pigment Ritual Color offers seven vegan, natural alternatives to keep hair color fresh. The range protects colored hair without harsh chemicals. The Science…
Read MoreMesnographies 2026 Photography Festival
Mesnographies 2026: photography as testimony, memory and resistance From June 6 to September 1, 2026, the sixth edition of Mesnographies returns to Les Mesnuls with one of its most committed programs to date. The event brings together 22 artists from 15 nationalities. Moreover, the French photography festival continues to establish itself as a platform where…
Read MoreSweet Land, Twenty Years Later
At the Walker Art Center and the Hewing Hotel, Minneapolis celebrated Sweet Land. This film is about immigration, memory, farming, and the melancholy of belonging. There are films that age into nostalgia, and then there are films that deepen with time, quietly gathering new meaning as the world around them changes. SWEET LAND is one…
Read MoreOFF Arles Festival 2026
Summer is here, and for IRK that means a trip to Arles to see both the Rencontres d’Arles and the OFF Arles Festival: Images Beyond the Margins. Every summer, Arles becomes one of the leading hubs of contemporary photography. While the Rencontres d’Arles draw international attention, the OFF Arles Festival takes over independent galleries, artists’…
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