Surfboard-making in Brooklyn
- magazine : Lagom
- numero : 4 - 2016
- date : 28 juin 2016
- catégorie : Culture & arts
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South Africa’s Hidden Hub of Creativity
Durban’s creative scene remains relatively unknown on the world
stage, but given the innovative businesses and projects coming out
of this coastal city, it might soon earn its place on the map, as
Megan and Wesley van Eeden discover. -
Jogging Stockholm
Surrounded by water and open
spaces, it’s little wonder that jogging
is such a popular pastime in Sweden’s
capital. Jazz musician Robert Ikiz
shares some of the best locations
to run around the city. -
ZÅMM Coffee, Vienna
Every issue we turn the spotlight to one of our favourite stockists
around the world. Nestled in central Vienna, Austria, ZÅMM Coffee
is a shop that came about from a love of good coffee, design, and
independent magazines. We talk to founder Maximilian Huber. -
The Attendant, London
An underground public toilet might not be the first place you’d expect
to find great coffee and delicious food, but for Lagom’s first-ever Eatery
Spotlight, we discovered just that in The Attendant — as well as a story
of sustainability that goes far beyond upcycled urinals. -
Wanderlust, Singapore
Located amidst the historic and colourful district of Little India
in Singapore, Wanderlust combines old-world charm and bold,
modern design in an unexpected way, where a step onto each
floor is an adventure. -
Foundations of a Community
Look behind the crumbling walls of Spanish House, in
Belgrade’s Savamala district, and you’ll find a diverse
community of artists and activists creating
a public space shaped by local people. -
Making waves
A passion for surfing is what binds lifestyle and
livelihood together for Kyle Black, founder of
Brooklyn Surf Company. He shares what drives
him to push the boundaries of surfboard design. -
McBess
Artist Matthieu Bessudo — better known as McBess — creates stunning
black and cream illustrations inspired by 1920s cartoons, but with
a dark twist and a knowing wink. We speak to him about his
approach, his attitude to commercial work, and, of course, meat. -
Carving Among Icebergs
Talia Carlisle and Thomas Seear-Budd visit carver Kim
Kristensen’s studio nestled high on the hills of Greenland’s
west coast, and discover his passion for carving and
carrying on Greenlandic tradition. -
Sense of Place
Barnaby Steel, of virtual reality agency Marshmallow
Laser Feast, allows people to experience
a world beyond human senses. We look behind
the doors of his home and warehouse studio. -
Milan’s Hidden Kitchen
Most kitchens would be shut down for having insects behind their
doors — but not Milan’s Taboolata, which has them on their menu.
We take a look at the restaurant that boldly sets out to challenge
Western society’s popular culinary perceptions. -
The Sound of Silence
Portuguese musician Pedro Marques Pereira challenges the notion
that playing live music to accompany silent films is a thing of the
past, bringing it boldly into the 21st century in the guise of colourful
character Charlie Mancini. -
On the Right Track
Drogo Michie juggles the hectic life of an art director with the
adrenalin-fuelled pastime of flat track bike racing. Although the two
worlds often collide — sometimes quite literally — the sport enables him
to find a true escape from the everyday. -
Trading Places
Powered by the wind and aided by the latest information technology,
New Dawn Traders take cargo shipping back to its roots,
as founder Alexandra Geldenhuys explains, by transporting rum
and chocolate around the world in a traditional sail ship. -
A Taste of Paradise
Transport yourself to the tropics
with Alexandra Geldenhuys’s
favourite rum cocktail recipes.