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In this episode of KONST our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar talks about the hyped Coulisse Gallery with owners Filip Zieciak and Jeanette Gunnarsson. We’re also guested by Hank Grüner, who debuts his shamanistic art at the gallery on November 4.  If the last episode was about running a gallery for 30-plus years, this conversation is about setting up a new space and how to build re...

For today's episode, or listisode, we list 5 recent projects from the fashion industry that merge digital ownership with physical experiences. Burberry and Minecraft’s coming collaboration of both physical and digital clothes.  Gucci Vault and Palace’s digital shopping space. Running brands Satisfy and Norda’s new trail shoe comes with a dynamic NFT that changes the more you run. Chanel’s new...

This week we talk about Ugly Core, a new aesthetic for fashion and culture that has gone viral on Tiktok and Instagram. We discuss: How the trend grew in Generation Z, and we introduce some of the trends we’ve seen on social media. The Nordic example: Swedish designer Beate Karlsson, AVAVAV . How does it affect the fashion industry at large? Season 4, episode 4 of our weekly podcast show on how te...

In today's episode, our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar is joined by Marina Schiptjenko, art gallery legend, pop star and actor.  Marina Schiptjenko was born in 1965 in Malmö, Sweden. In 1986 she moved to Stockholm to study comparative literature and theatre at Stockholm University. Parallel to her studies she worked for Swedish Radio, hosting her own program series on electronic music and r...

We sit down with special guest Atefeh Sebdani, a Stockholm-based tech worker, author, and activist, to further discuss our  story about how the tech and lifestyle industries react to the Iran uprising . We talk about: The Nordic tech and lifestyle industry’s response to Iran. We go through what is happening in Iran right now, the protests by Iranian women, and subsequent strike downs and kill...

This week we conduct a brand study of Nothing, the newly launched tech brand founded by the Swedish-Chinese super entrepreneur Carl Pei, and the creative juggernaut Jesper Kouthoofd. The brand has an outspoken mission to convert Apple users to Android, can they succeed? We talk about the strength of Apple’s walled garden. What do the design sensibilities of Jesper Kouthoofd and Teenage Engineering...

Finally, our weekly podcast is back from it (a bit too long) summer hiatus! This week we focus on the rise of the famed social media and entertainment platform. Why it’s more popular than its competition Facebook and Snapchat What happens when new generations start using TikTok as its primary search engine How should brands use TikTok to boost their engagement? Or should they? We talk about the im...

Recycling textiles should be as natural as recycling paper or plastic. Why isn’t it? We discuss the challenges of turning textile fibres into new materials, and the technologies and regulations that are leading the way.  Speakers: Nora Eslander, Renewcell Petri Alava, Infinited Fiber Company This live talk was originally held at the Transformation Conference on August 25, a half-day conferenc...

Erik Karlsson, VC/Impact Investor H&M Co:Lab, Nora Bavey, Founder Unconventional Ventures, and Samira Aissi, Investment manager, SEB Greentech VC, talk about what they are looking for in startups and new companies. What are the new criteria for success, both from a financial perspective, but also in terms of sustainability, diversity, and innovation. This live talk was originally held at...

Saskia Neuman Gallery represents Nordic as well as internationally based artists. The exhibition program reflects a strong focus on early and mid-career artists, often previously not exhibited in Sweden’s commercial gallery sphere. In addition, the gallery aims to host a variety of happenings, including talks, performances and other events. Prior to opening the gallery Saskia Neuman held the...

How do you communicate innovation in a visual industry? We hear practical examples on creative marketing, and learn about the need for radical transparency in order to make the consumer a decision maker.   Speakers: Reetta Hassinen, Business Development Manager, Spinnova Matilda Kivelä, Strategist, Reaktor This is a panel outtake from The Transformation Conference in Helsinki in May 2022...

Kirsi Terho, Key Account Director, Infinited Fiber , and Niklas von Weymarn, CEO, Metsä Spring , share practical tips on how brands and designers can utilise new technologies and material sciences to accelerate their sustainability practices. Sign up to our newsletter  for invites and updates on the next edition of the Transformation Conference, taking place in Stockholm on August 25. Hosted...

A new generation of consumers is demanding more from their brands. Taking a stand and showcasing your values are more important than ever. We look at how Finnish and Swedish values meet the task. Speakers:  Ekaterina Gianelli, Partner, Inventure Ervin Latimer, Designer, Latimmier Fredrik Ekström, Above the Clouds Moderator: Konrad Olsson This live talk was originally held at the Transformatio...

We invite a panel of designers to talk about how they can exchange their creativity, and sometimes radical ideas, into commercial successes while keeping an eye on the environment. As a central part of their design methodology, many use materials innovatively to create a more sustainable and responsible fashion. Speakers: Achilles Ion Gabriel, Creative Director, Camper Ellen Hodakova Larsson, Desi...

Thank you for tuning into the season finale of the Scandinavian MIND weekly podcast! In this episode: 9 highlights from Fuorisalone and Salone Del Mobile at Milan Design Week . Garments that can help people with deafblindness to communicate . Boston Consulting Group and Highsnobiety’s new whitepaper on the "Luxury 3.0”. A season recap quiz, with 5 quick fire questions (and a surprise for our liste...

Author and journalist Alec Leach released his new book The world is on fire but we’re still buying shoes earlier this year. This episode focuses on Leach’s key takeaways from his research on the fashion industry over the last couple of years. This live talk was originally held at the Transformation Conference on May 31. Together with Juni Communication , we invited industry executives, innovation...

In this episode of KONST, our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar sits down with Jerry Gogosian to speak on her art meme page @ jerrygogosian , and the general state of the art industry. Jerry Gogosian is jet setting blonde who loves collecting expensive blue chip art, outbidding her enemies at auction, and working remotely from St. Tropez in the summer and Gstaad in the winter.  Jerry Gogosian...

Thank you for tuning in to our weekly podcast! This week we discuss: The best fashion-tech initiatives in the Nordics. A new EU rule will require all phones and electronics to use a standard charger. Our visit to Iceland Innovation Week and Nordic Startup Awards in Reykjavik, and speaking with Björn Orvar, co-founder of ORF Genetics. With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Erik Sedin,...

Thank you for tuning into the Scandinavian MIND weekly podcast! This time around we discuss: The opportunities, and challenges, with text-to-image AI deep learning (click this link to see our artworks!) How Biorestore’s innovative laundry solution restores and revives garments to a new state Key takeaways from our Transformation Conference in Helsinki, with insights from Dal Chodha, Wallpaper , an...

In this episode we discuss: The upcoming design weeks . Our favourite Beckmans College of Design’s graduation projects . The coming Transformation Conference in Helsinki. Playing artificial intelligence tennis with Swingvision , an Apple Watch and iPhone app which tracks and records your playing in real-time.  Scandinavian MIND Weekly is our show about current trends and events within busines...

This is the third part of our new podcast series  Values in the Metaverse . In this series, we will interview designers, experts, and entrepreneurs working with digital fashion, metaverse, and NFTs. When we’re creating a new digital universe, what kind of values do we want in it? This is the Nordic perspective. In this episode, our editor-in-chief Konrad Olsson shares a Q&A session he hel...

In this episode we discuss: Einride ’s Mesh event and the newly launched autonomous trailer. Inside fashion education’s digital makeover With: Konrad Olsson, Editor-in-Chief & Founder, Erik Sedin, Junior Editor, Oliver Dahle, Fashion contributor, and Saina Koohnavard, fashion lecturer. Scandinavian MIND Weekly is our show about current trends and events within business, tech, fashion, design,...

This is the second part of our new podcast series  Values in the Metaverse . In this series, we will interview designers, experts, and entrepreneurs working with digital fashion, metaverse, and NFTs. When we’re creating a new digital universe, what kind of values do we want in it? This is the Nordic perspective. This time we're guested by Laura Olin, the COO and partner of the Finnish virtual...

In this episode of Scandinavian MIND weekly we discuss: Developments in fashion-tech and sustainability — our key takeaways from e-P Summit — Scandinavian MIND The Future of Fashion: From design to merchandising, how tech is reshaping the industry — CB Insights Instagram to start testing NFTs with select creators this week — TechCrunch Svenskarnas syn på NFT — Samsung Nordics With: Konrad Olsson,...

In this episode of KONST, our host Roland-Philippe Kretzschmar meets with Jonas Kleerup and Edin Kjellvertz. We discuss: The intersection of art and design. Have the (white cube) galleries outplayed their role? The new art and design fair and platform Cream. Jonas Kleerup is an art consultant and advisor based in Stockholm. He works mainly with larger corporate clients like Hufvudstaden, The Absol...