For centuries, humans have been afraid of vampires, yet many forget that this bloodsucker is not the only creature that preys on the unsuspecting. The cryalot, an often-forgotten spirit from ancient folklore, thrives by sucking up the emotions from people …
Actress Nicole Rushing: “Throw yourself into it and love it.”
Nicole Rushing's extensive theater career has taken her to the Netherlands, England, and Japan among other countries (Credit: Anna Bures)
I couldn’t tell you when I knew I wanted to be a performer. My parents were both ballet dancers, so I grew up in the theater world. It has always been a part of my life – I’m a complete …
Jazz bassist Piotr Górka: “All I ever do is music – it’s a blessing and a curse”
Piotr Górka leaning on his double bass - photo: Hanna Kuzia
“It’s like riding the bike, you’re free to do whatever you want and choose the paths you desire – the lack of stability pins you down to Earth.” Polish double bass player and jazz musician Piotr Górka (39) has played …
How an 8-day mission turned into a 9-month expedition at the ISS
The ISS houses up to 13 astronauts from around the world (Photo Credit: NASA/Roscosmos)
NASA astronauts Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Sunita “Suni” Williams were welcomed by dolphins as they splashed down off the coast of Florida on the 19th of March, marking their much-anticipated return after an unexpected nine-month stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS). …
History and Crime in Bright Colors
“I see my paintings as a letter to people”, says Turkish artist Sevim Ünal (57). In her gallery, ‘ArtWorld’ in Antwerp, Belgium, there is a painting showing women’s faces split in two, one half left blank and the other detailed …
“Being a girl in a band is not a statement”
Hanne Smets in her home studio - PHOTO: Ella Pauwels
“It was never my dream to become a musician,” is the first thing Hanne Smets says. She plays the keys for The Haunted Youth, an indie rock band created by Joachim Liebens in their college years. Now, she calls music …
Jay the Author, a forever stranger with a mission: The Dear Stranger Project
Jay's 'Dear stranger' project consists out of hanging up letters in public places all over the world, like the Grand Place in Brussels. photo taken by De Laurier Nikki.
From the COVID lockdown streets in Melbourne to cities all over the world. Jay Ventress, better known as Jay the Author on Instagram, shows how even strangers can make you feel seen with his handwritten letters. Jay, a 27-year-old street …
The Forgotten Artisan: A Textile Creator’s Life in the Shadow of Fashion
Daniel Henry working in his studio with his assistant. Image source: https://danielhenry.eu
When talking about fashion, models and designers often steal the spotlight, but they are not the only ones shaping the industry. It is time to look deeper. Daniel Henry, a Professional of the Year Award winner, shows us how the life as an artisan in the fashion …
2,300 protestors gather in Ghent for International Women’s day
Protestors walk the streets. Photo: Tea Longin
Today, in Ghent, Belgium, activists walk together for International Women’s Day. According to the Collective 8 Maars, 2.300 joined; according to the police, it was 1.700. It’s the 6th time that the collective has organised the protest in Ghent. 35 …
“Every drawing has a story,” in the studio of illustrator Sabien Clement
Sabien Clement at work (Photo Zana Langbeen)
“Every drawing has a story—that’s how my brain works. Even in model drawing, a good model has their way of expressing their body. I read it, and I’m making a story quite directly.” For Sabien Clement, a 46-year-old artist living …