From May 6th - October 29, 2017 the Cartoonmuseum Basel is honoring inspirational artist Christoph Niemann with a solo exhibition. The selection includes over 120 original drawings, prints, adapted photographs and animations. Pieces range from quick-witted metaphors to VR storytelling. Niemann's work always has a quality that touches an extrememly personal and relatable idea. This shows Niemann's perceptive understanding and translation of cultural nuances and behavior.   Niemann's style is more minimalist with a sense of humor,...

Meet the mind of contemporary author Haruki Murakami. Where elephant factories, dancing dwarfs, and little green monsters roam with menacing frogs. The fantastically surreal world of Murakami pairs beautifully with his countless book covers. Each story is...

Board games have a special power in both responding to current events and physicalizing the culture that created the game. Games have also been used to teach children about social structure. In the 20th century, some games were used to teach children about Kings,...

Why to buy a book ?   Because a friend recommanded it. Because you have to entertain yourself in the train. Because you need to fill your new Ikea library. Because you’ve read a lyrical review (and you are very...

Every word she says is reinforced by eloquent gestures. Her talkative hands make her pullover slip on her left shoulder. Her wavy hair and her frank eye could convince anyone. Passionate? She is. Without compromise? Too. Salomé...