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London / Pub

The Nightingale is the antithesis of the hundreds of soulless gastropubs that a lot of decent pubs have recently become and remains everything a proper pub should be. Britain's pubs haven't had it easy lately. The smoking ban and the general effects of the recession have hammered the industry hard. The Nightingale continues to be what it has always been, a proper pub at the heart of the local community. Its annual charity walk has raised nearly £500,000 for good causes in over 30 years and it seems determined to do the things a pub should do and do them properly. Once inside you feel like you could be in a country pub instead of in the middle of South London. There's no jukebox and the TV is hardly ever on, but there’s a great atmosphere with a good set of locals and good drink and food. Bliss.

Toronto / Park

The rattray marsh is the set for my wild youth spent among the trees and rivers.

Beijing / Restaurant

Established by Melbourne-born restaurateur, Michelle Garnaut, Capital M is one of my favourites, especially for afternoon tea. During pollution-free springs (when we have them) and summer (when the heat is not too suffocating), the view of Qianmen from the terrace is breathtaking, whilst cooler months see the use of the indoor fireplaces, which create a cosy, intimate environment. They also hold some great events here and the decor is trippy.

Kyoto / Hotel

Beautiful design. Everything is spotless and clean. The staff is super friendly and the food is great. By far my favourite place to stay in Kyoto.

New York / Beach

I like coming down here with friends when the weather permits and drinking on the beach or on the rocks when the tides come in.

New York / Art

a place to find gems and get lost in a visual research

Milan / Restaurant

Tiny traditional restaurant with no reservations. Delicious traditional Milanese food, all cooked in their tiny kitchen. Always a queue so arrive early!

The Hague / Attraction

In 1618 Jan van de Velde II made “Gezicht op de Hofvijver in Den Haag”, with people ice skating and having fun on ice.

Margate / Restaurant

Tucked away in a corner of Old Kent Market, opposite the Turner Contemporary is where you'll find Carmine creating his masterpieces. In my opinion, the best pizza in town.

Berlin / Restaurant

One of the best falafels in the city. And really cool interior, just look at that chandelier. Perfect place for Saturday lunch.

Barcelona / Architecture

Beautiful modernist building (inside and outside)

New York / Beauty Salon

Great barber shop. Been there for years. Used to be upstairs, moved downstairs. A New York City staple. Need a haircut? Go here... Oh yeah, and they have karaoke. Enough said.

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Barcelona / Architect

I originally trained as an architect and then discovered a love for digital products. You can see my creativity and eye for detail in all of his projects - whether I'm leading them or part of a wider team.

Ithaca / Animator

Animator and director working out of Ithaca, NY. Represented by Hornet.

New York / Chef

Chef in Brooklyn

Paris / Photographer

Elsa Kostic was born in Paris in 1990. She still lives there, except when she is in one of the corners of the globe. After graphic design studies, she decided to express herself through photography. As a dreamy and nomad person, she enriches her creativity by traveling and encountering new culture. It allows her to tell personal and spontaneous stories in her own raw and poetic universe.

Mexico City / Architect

Architecture office based in Mexico City

Paris / Fashion Designer

Emilie Luc-Duc is a parisian fashion designer, artist and creative director.

Paris / Creative Director

Partner of View Source. From New York City.

New York / Photographer

Graphic Designer and Photographer based in New York City.

Richmond / Animator

Jordan Bruner is an artist and filmmaker whose work encompasses painting, print-making, ceramics and animated films. Her work has been exhibited at CADAF Miami and she’s created multiple installations with MTA Arts and Design program in NYC. Her animated films have been shown at festivals worldwide including Pictoplasma and the LA Film Festival, and her illustration work has been honored by the Society of Illustrators and American Illustration. Jordan also works as an art + animation director for clients such as the NYTimes, Google, Eve Ensler, the Atlantic and Warby Parker. In 2013 she was the recipient of the Art Director’s Club Young Guns Award. Jordan lives in Richmond, VA with her husband Zack, cat Pablo, and whippets Zucchini and Cezar.

Paris / Illustrator

Illustrator / Animator

Barcelona / Art Director

PeBe is the artistic alias for Pablo Benito. Born in Barcelona in 1987, he studied graphic design at Elisava, school of design and engineering of his city. His personal design vision is very focused on colour, geometrics, typography and illustration. In 2014 he founded his own design studio, and since then he have been working with several national and international companies such as RedBull, LaCaixa, Repsol, ICUB and the Barcelona city council. In 2015 he launched his online shop, a place to share his big passion for illustration. In the last couple of years he realized several exhibitions around different cities in Spain. During two consecutive years, he also participated to the Barcelona Designers Collective as one of the new incoming artists. Some very important media as The Guardian, Die welt, Fact Magazine or El País also echoed his work in the last years.

Tokyo / Designer

Based in Tokyo / Graphic design / illustration

Vienna / Graphic Designer

Creative Director and Founder of CIN CIN, CREATIVE STUDIOS. The Viennese studio works for cultural institutions (ImPulsTanz Festival, KunstHausWien, Theater am Werk), as well as for clients in the fields of architecture, healthcare and education.

Visby / Writer

Freelance writer and translator currently exploring the outskirts of Visby, Sweden.

Montreal / Film Director

Born in a working-class family in Sao Paulo, Brazil. In 2003, Jorge Camarotti moved to Montreal, where he pursued a career as a professional photographer and then as filmmaker. Since his beginnings in filmmaking 10 years ago, Jorge has directed more than a dozen short films, both documentary and fiction, always remaining true to giving voice to the most aggrieved individuals of our society. Jorge wrote and directed Kinship (2019), which was selected in many reputable film festivals such as Palm Springs International, Maryland, Clermont-Ferrand, and Regard which received a nomination at the 2020 Canadian Screen Awards for Best Live-Action. His most recent project Ousmane had its world premiere at TIFF 2021 followed by an international premiere at the prestigious Clermont-Ferrand festival in 2022, and earned the director a second nomination for Best Live-Action at the Canadian Screen Awards 2022. Ousmane has accumulated more than 50 official selections in film festivals around the world, receiving more than 10 awards, including Best Narrative short at Aspen International Film Festival and a Grand-Prize at Indy Shorts, both Academy Awards qualifying festivals. Besides working as a mentor for aspiring BIPOC filmmakers, Jorge is now working on his first feature film, Edith. Edith was selected at the highly regarded TIFF Labs for development in 2021.

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