“The Dead Ladies Show” is a long-standing podcast and live show based out of Berlin which re-animates dead ladies of the past, telling their (often forgotten, always interesting) stories to an enraptured audience. After attending a live show, Editor Sarah Wilson caught up with the team behind the concept. Settling down in a plastic chair… Read More Bringing dead ladies back to life in Berlin and beyond
By Sarah Wilson Amidst all the excitement of the upcoming Berlinale, this month is also shaping up to be a good one for native German artists, with several on show across the city. As usual, we’ve rounded some of our top picks for February from women, trans & non-binary artists in the city: Stefanie BĂĽrkle:… Read More Artist’s studios, the Käthe Kollwitz Prize and more: February’s exhibition roundup
It’s not uncommon for foreign residents to run into problems with accommodation when first arriving in the German capital. In part two of her story, Jordana del Feld explains how she finally got hold of the elusive anmeldung. In Berlin, people will let you down. At one point, I came across a German man who… Read More How far would you go to win the life of your dreams? One woman’s struggle to settle in Berlin (2/2)
It’s not uncommon for foreign residents to run into problems with accommodation when first arriving in the German capital. In part one of her story, Jordana del Feld explains how Berlin’s housing shortages made registration a struggle. Against all the odds, I won the tiny-yet-nearly-impossible-to-get piece of paper that stood between me and my Traumleben (dream… Read More How far would you go for the life of your dreams? One woman’s struggle to settle in Berlin (1/2)
After attending their new networking events for women, editor Sarah Wilson explains how Clustered’s new vision for networking presents a more empathetic, productive approach to finding your feet in the city. In spite of the overzealous hashtaggers on LinkedIn who insist that they #love #making #professional #connections, most normal people talk about networking like it’s… Read More How Clustered are changing the networking game for women
In Berlin, it’s not unusual to enter a home adorned with plants, a supermarket selling organic produce, or a street without a flower stall, but the city goes even further than that to protect its environment. Anna Williamson discusses the value of green initiatives in creating a sustainable future for the German capital. “So is… Read More Why Berlin’s green outlook makes the city so special
By Lita Poliakova No matter how digital and advanced dating becomes, you’re never getting younger. But even if you’re a grandma, you shouldn’t celebrate your retirement with celibacy. New-fangled technology has made dating complicated and sometimes a downright nightmare, but here’s how you can best use what’s available. Create a shopping list and stick to… Read More Dating in the city: five pieces of advice for Berlin’s tinderellas
In an age where we’re bombarded by the constant onslaught of bad news, it can often be difficult to find the inspiration to create. Kaitlynn Buchbaum reminds us of the importance of taking a slow approach to creating art to help us enhance, rather than diminish, our mental wellbeing. Perhaps you’ve been here before. It’s… Read More In today’s chaotic world, we need a new approach to making art
By Sarah Wilson Unless you’re brave, (or slightly out of your mind) the weekends spent sipping beers in Görlitzer Park are well and truly behind us. But the colder months do bring lots of opportunities for gallery-visiting, so we’ve rounded up our favourites for the coming month for you to check out. And as always, our… Read More Sons of witches, a bear-enclosure-turned-gallery and more: November’s exhibition roundup
Femininity and sexuality are at the heart of “Munchies”, a feminist show created by women living in Berlin. After watching the show, Jessica Philbrick caught up with the minds behind Munchies to chat about feminism and how the performance empowers women to indulge in their desires. While “munchies” are usually associated with snacking, I recently… Read More Feminism, food and desire: a look behind the scenes at Obst und GemĂĽse’s “Munchies”
Berlin & her places 