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Yet this atmosphere of ease… Ceramicist - Monchique, Portugal Madalena Telo As Monchique regains its dynamism through growing nature tourism and environmental restoration, it remains home… Brush maker - Porto, Portugal Sérgio Rodrigues While modern Porto drowns into traffic and haste, Sérgio’s workshop keeps its head above water,… Jewellery maker - Svendborg, Denmark Rikke Lunnemann Through her jewellery, Rikke Lunnemann expresses a gentle protest against the climate crisis & the… Artist - Paris, France Adèle Vivet Paris is a city of vivid contrasts, where a rich cultural landscape meets the realities… Painter - Baltimore, United States of America Heejo Kim Baltimore, as experienced by Heejo Kim, is a city where independent artists are building their… Jewellery maker - Mellösa, Sweden Åsa Lockner Mellösa offered Åsa Lockner more than quiet. In a former factory, now her studio, she… Textile designer - Kyoto, Japan Mae Engelgeer Mae Engelgeer experiences Kyoto as a place shaped by quiet rules and collective respect. But… Ecological artist - Zaandam, The Netherlands Thijs Biersteker When politicians negate the rise in sea levels, Thijs Biersteker can only shake his head… Visual Artist - Montreal, Canada Hanna Barczyk In a modern Canada, where technology dominates our daily lives, Hanna Barczyk remains committed to… Designer - Bilbao (Biscay), Spain Gabriela Sagarminaga Thanks to innovation & creativity Bilbao is flourishing. According to Gabriela Sagarminaga, the money could… Ceramist - Przyszowice, Poland Adam Sobota Adam Sobota reflects on Przyszowice as a place shaped by urban renewal and sustainable ambitions,… Artist - New York, United States of America Georgia Hourdas While sensing political tension in the American metropolis of New York, Georgia Hourdas is impressed… Ceramicist - Shepton Mallet (Somerset), England Alice Walton Living just outside Shepton Mallet, Alice Walton is surrounded by hills and ancient woodlands. Yet… Artist - Berlin, Germany Aistė Stancikaitė In Berlin, there is no uniform concept of normality or prescribed way of life. For… Woodcarver - Predejane, Serbia Dejan Milenkovic In the small town of Predejane in southern Serbia, life unfolds close to nature. Surrounded… Ceramicist - Essenbach (near Munich), Germany Ahryun Lee With birdsong echoing through the fields and wildlife passing by, Essenbach offers Ahryun Lee a… Artist & Researcher - Brussels, Belgium Anne Marie Maes Brussels has created a rich ecosystem for artists. For Anne Marie Maes, spaces for encounters… Paper cutter - Zweisimmen, (near Bern), Switzerland Marc Schweizer Life in Zweisimmen is calm & close to nature. Yet Marc Schweizer can't ignore the… Designer - Zürich, Switzerland Stephanie Hornig Zurich may be one of the most expensive cities in the world, but it is… Sculptor - Pietrasanta, Italy Barbara Adamsky Pietrasanta is often referred to as ‘little Athens’ due to its long-standing links to sculpting.… Artist & Designer - Haarlem, The Netherlands Nicolette de Waart In the heart of the Netherlands, Nicolette de Waart watches the city evolve—from construction sites… Floral artist - Budapest, Hungary Gábor Nagy Budapest enchants with its fusion of historic splendor & modern vitality, yet Gábor Nagy feels… Design curators - Berlin, Germany Trinidad Davanzo & Camilo Palma Berlin is a powerhouse of contemporary art & design. Yet Trinidad Davanzo & Camilo Palma… Interior architect & designer - Bruges, Belgium Lien Velghe Lien Velghe sees potential in Bruges becoming the next Young Art and Design hotspot of… Architect - Bregenz, Austria Fabian Tobias Reiner Living in Zurich and Bregenz, Fabian Tobias Reiner enjoys the diversity between art and nature… Designer - Venice, Italy Lucia Massari For Lucia Massari, Venice's water has a calming effect. Here she can escape the crowds,… Design researcher & artist - Oslo, Norway Mari Koppanen South-east of Oslo, Mari Koppanen finds relaxation in gathering chanterelle mushrooms. To protect Norway's nature,… Visual artist and designer - Upper Austria, Austria Evalie Wagner In Austria, Evalie Wagner is convinced that people are paying more attention to ecology and… Designer & Visual artist - Helsinki, Finland Hanna‑Kaisa Korolainen Working in Helsinki inspires Hanna-Kaisa Korolainen to draw on the city's natural beauty, while at… Painter - Wrexham, Wales Nathan Walsh The quiet garden surrounding Nathan Walsh's studio is his favourite place to relax. Even outside… Designer - Milan, Italy Sara Bologna Although Italy is a centre of ancient architecture and culture, Sara Bologna explains that pursuing… Designer - Markkleeberg , Germany Johanna Seelemann Surrounded by several lakes, Johanna Seelemann spends her free time in the species-rich countryside around… Product designer - Rotterdam, Netherlands Chris Kabel Drawn to the edges of Rotterdam, its sunsets & bars, Chris Kabel wonders why people… Ceramicist - Maisdon-sur-Sèvre, France Elsa Boch Elsa Boch likes to recharge her batteries in Nantes' green lungs, such as the Jardin… Master cabinetmaker & designer - Fiskars, Finland Antrei Hartikainen Fiskars is not only home to many artists, it also has a variety of species… Woodcarver - Hammenhög, Sweden Carsten Nilsson Carsten Nilsson's life thrives in the midst of panoramic beaches and natural masterpieces, but the… Photographer - Vancouver, Canada Grant Harder Vancouver is full of contrasts: while its surrounding nature fascinates Grant Harder not only in… Architect & designer - La Marsa, Tunisia Aurélia Bouyssonie A stroll through Tunis's medina reveals glimpses of bygone times. Her country's great humanity and… Visual artist - Berlin, Germany Katharina Trudzinski Berlin is facing an ever-growing housing crisis & rising living costs. But compared to other… Ceramicist - Lisbon, Portugal Carlos Manuel Gonçalves Lisbon has been Carlos Manuel Gonçalves' home for 20 years: the city facing the open… Visual artist & Creative Director - Milan, Italy Sara Ricciardi In Sara Ricciardi's eyes, Milan functions like a well-oiled machine. For her, it wouldn't be… Joiner, designer & furniture maker - Birmingham, United Kingdom Matthew James Moore For Matthew Moore, Birmingham pulsates with multicultural energy and dynamic creativity. But beneath the surface,… Social designer - Brussels, Belgium Roxane Lahidji Brussels’ modernisation fuels the city with energy & growth, yet the rise of far-right movements… Designer & professor - Chicago, Illinois, USA CoCo Ree Lemery In Chicago, CoCo Ree Lemery observes the quiet perseverance of artists who keep the spirit… Ceramicist - Cork, Ireland Nuala O’Donovan For Nuala O'Donovan, no matter where she has lived: her home city, Cork, remains irreplaceable.… Weaver & textile artist - Frederiksberg, Copenhagen, Denmark Helle Trolle For Helle Trolle, Copenhagen is not only her home, but a place full of gardens… Gallery owner & curator - Berlin, Germany Anahita Sadighi In Berlin's green oases & small cafés, Anahita Sadighi spends her quiet hours. But the… Master metalworker - Spello, Italy Luca Peppoloni Not only Luca Peppoloni enjoys the idyllic life in Spello—foreigners are also drawn to the… Ceramicist - Vienna, Austria Melanie van der Donk In Austria, soil sealing further exacerbates the climate crisis. But Melanie van der Donk also… Sculptural paper clay artist - Norwich, United Kingdom Jacqueline de la Fuente In Norwich, a place where seeking peace is not difficult, Jacqueline de la Fuente gives… Designer & craftsman - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Dimitrih Correa In Rio de Janeiro, between social problems and breathtaking landscapes, Dimitrih Correa uses various techniques… Paper artist - Madrid, Spain Ana Paúl After a quiet morning stroll through Madrid's peaceful parks or a lunch break at the… Multidisciplinary designer - Berlin, Germany Juliana Maurer As much as Juliana Maurer loves Berlin's quiet corners and local initiatives, budget cuts and… Jewellery maker - Caxias, Portugal Catarina Fernandes While Portugal's cultural scene flourishes, young people leave the country in search of better salaries.… Jewellery maker - Strasbourg, France Annie Sibert Between the pride of Alsatian heritage and the reality of inequality, Sibert’s work embodies persistence—transforming… Ceramicist - Aegina, Greece Theodora Chorafas Between new technologies and the blessings of the sea and mountains, Chorafas' ceramics embody perseverance… Blacksmith - Hriňová, Slovakia Michal Melicherčík While Bratislava becomes more globalised by the day, Michal Melicherčík's love of traditional shepherd's knives… Ceramicist - Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina Tatjana Kovačević-Vidović From ancient clay techniques to innovative, eco-conscious creations, Tatjana Kovačević-Vidović shapes pottery that bridges Bosnia’s… Graphic designer, scenic designer and visual artist - Havana , Cuba Alejandro Cañer Labradas In Cuba, a country stranded in time but rich in art, young artist Alejandro Cañer… Mixed media artist - Norwich, United Kingdom Claire Coles In the often overcast landscape of Norwich, where grey skies and gentle drizzle paint the… Fashion designer - Yerevan, Armenia Liana Tashchyan In a capital where history rises from every street corner, Liana Tashchyan shapes Armenian heritage… Ceramicist - Ílhavo, Portugal Jorge Saraiva From the village of Ílhav, Portugal, Jorge Saraiva argues that preserving tradition and history is… Ceramicist - Belgrade, Serbia Emilija Beguš Inspired by nature and her grandfather, Emilija Beguš hopes for a better future for young… Designer - Loulé, Portugal Wesley Sacardi Between Brazil’s political noise and Loulé’s missing cycle paths, Sacardi finds calm in craft—transforming discarded… Jewellery Maker - Athens, Greece Eleni Marneri & Ersi Kalozaki Living in the heart of Athens brings Eleni Marneri joy. However, the city’s historic charm… Textile artist - Kerteminde, Denmark Iben Høj The sea near Kerteminde nourishes Iben Høj’s work, its fragile rhythms mirrored in her materials—yet… Architectural designer - Beirut, Lebanon Etienne Bastormagi As Beirut teeters between decay and reinvention, Bastormagi's work listens closely—to loss, to place, to… Hat maker - Cascais, Portugal Sofia Caldas While tourism surges through Cascais golden cliffs and sunlit shores, unsettling longtime roots, Sofia Caldas… Cabinet maker - Fiskars, Finland Tuulia Penttilä While industry puts pressure on Finland's woods, Tuulia Penttilä listens carefully. By creating objects without… Woodworker - Algueirão Mem-Martins, Portugal Tiago Pereira Between quiet forests and the hum of tools, Tiago Pereira follows his grandfather's path—even as… Cufflink maker - Paris, France Samuel Gassmann For Gassmann, Paris is an endless source of inspiration—from flea markets to contemporary art. Yet… Ceramicist - Budapest, Hungary Simon Holpert Simon Holpert thrives in Budapest’s cultural energy and ceramic heritage—but will it last, despite the… Designer - Rotterdam, Netherlands Ciro Timmers Ciro Timmers enjoys Rotterdam’s blend of modern architecture and neighborhood charm, but as the city… Designer - Hamburg, Germany Anna Resei Anna Resei is drawn to Hamburg's green corners where she relaxes and loses herself in… Ceramicist - Reykjavík, Iceland Kristín Sigfríður Garðarsdóttir Garðarsdóttir embraces Iceland’s growing international outlook but remains critical of its rapid urban development and… Architectural Designer - Paris, France Thomas Morineau Barthelemy Paris inspires, Marseille grounds. Barthelemy is torn back and forth, in the best way: While… Puppeteer - Syracuse, Italy Daniel Mauceri Between waves and wooden puppets, Daniel Mauceri finds calm in Syracuse's beauty — but beneath… Architect - Brussels, Belgium Grou Serra For Serra, Brussels is a place of contradictions: lively but calm, generous but unpolished. Yet… Knitter - Tampere, Finland Riikka Peltola Quiet moments and ice baths: Riikka Peltola enjoys the peaceful moments in Tampere. But she… Ceramicist - Budapest, Hungary Ádám Csaba Szabó While Ádám Szabó praises Budapest's cultural dynamism, he also dreams of a more human-centred urban… Experimental Designer - Holte, Denmark Troels Flensted When it comes to relaxation, Flensted visits Copenhagen's museums. While he appreciates the city's peace… Paper artist - Paris, France Nathanaëlle Lobjoy While Lobjoy sees Paris as a haven for artisans, gentrification casts a shadow over the… Glassmaker - Keispelt, Luxembourg Camille Jacobs Living in the valley of the seven castles does have its advantages: Camille Jacobs revels… Ceramicist - Prague, Czech Republic Veronika Švábeniková While drawn to Prague’s vibrancy, Švábeniková critiques its outdated urban development. She believes the city… Mirror Artist - London, United Kingdom Elizabeth Kent For Elizabeth Kent, North London offers a unique blend of creative energy and lush nature.… Jewellery Designer - Wien, Austria Christoph Köchert Vienna's streets are lined with trees instead of cars. Köchert enjoys the comfortable life in… Basketweaver - Mijas, Málaga Sonia Lekuona Lekuona finds inspiration in the artisanal heritage of Mijas, but she is well aware of… Textile artist - Lisbon, Portugal Vasco Águas Idyll and tension: Vasco Águas relishes the lush greenery of Lisbon – but the rise… Ceramicist - London, England Christopher Riggio While London can be hectic and politically charged, Riggio enjoys the solitude of his studio… Weaver - Certaldo, Italy Simone Falli Falli's studio is proof of what craftsmanship on a small scale can still be. For… Ceramicist - Rønne, Denmark Eva Brandt Brandt lives and works on Bornholm, where raw landscapes and quiet coastlines shape her practice.… Leatherworkers - Brussels, Belgium Jonathan Wieme & Nina Bodenhorst Handmade goods are what the duo is known for. But not everyone in Brussels can… Jewellery maker - Paris, France Amélie Viaene Paris, to Amélie Viaene, is a city of deep emotional resonance. She hopes, it continues… Textile Sculptor - Lisbon, Portugal Maria Pratas Drawing inspiration from Lisbon's dynamic art scene, Pratas is creating textile sculptures that resonate with… Jewellery maker - Paris, France Robert Mazlo Spared by the war, Paris' historical charm is something that Mazlo admires. But more and… Multidisciplinary Artist - Paris, France Mika’Ela Fisher Paris continues to inspire with its cultural richness. Yet for Fisher, its rising rents and… Porcelain maker - Riga, Latvia Laine Berina Even though Latvia's proximity to Russia remains a cause for concern, Laine Berina finds her… Dry stone waller - Gabrovo, Bulgaria Hristo Totsev Bulgaria’s only certified dry stone wall builder Totsev notes that work opportunities are limited. But… Ceramicist - Kópavogur, Iceland Valdís Ólafsdóttir Iceland's tranquil landscapes are one of Valdís Ólafsdóttir's sources of inspiration. Despite the beauty of… Leatherworker - Birgu, Malta Ozzy Chien The island's charm is rooted in its heritage—that is what attracts Ozzy Chien. But he… Paper sculptor - Athens, Greece Zoe Keramea According to Keramea, Athens is both a vibrant and endangered place: small businesses and old… Wood sculptor & turner - Camino, Italy Marco Bellini Surrounded by trees, Bellini enjoys walking for hours through the woods. For him, living in… Costume maker - Dalheim, Luxembourg Caroline Koener Caroline Koener appreciates Luxembourg's growing focus on sustainability and local crafts. However, she finds the… Designer & Visual Researcher - Óbidos, Portugal Pedro de Sousa The slow pace of tranquil Óbidos gives de Sousa plenty of time to research and… Flower designer - Stockholm, Sweden Sophie Wiking After 12 years in other Swedish cities, Sophie Wiking returned to her home town. Where… Furniture maker - Copenhagen, Demark Rasmus Fenhann Living in Østerbro, one of Copenhagen's peaceful districts, is something Fenhann enjoys. But overdevelopment and… Painter - Luxembourg, Luxembourg Marie-Isabelle Callier Capturing the quiet poetry of her city is how Callier cherishes life in Luxembourg. But… Silversmith - Brussels, Belgium Dimitar Stankov Shaping memory through material, Dimitar Stankov fuses 3D design with Bulgarian craft, while raising concerns… Paper Cutter - Blokhus, Denmark Bit Vejle Living in a region that prioritizes sustainability but often overlooks culture, Bit Vejle uses her… Furniture maker - Copenhagen, Denmark Jonathän Jouan After living in different cities around the world, Jouan now calls bike-friendly Copenhagen his home.… Embroiderer - Ādaži, Latvia Elīza Māra Riga's small districts have their own identity & personality – as Māra says. The city… Ceramicists - Ravenna, Italy Elisabetta Bovina & Carlo Pastore Bologna – in the Italian region of Emilia-Romagna – is known for its culture. But… Ceramicist - Helsinki, Finland Laura Itkonen The city, which is surrounded by nature and water, provides Itkonen with plenty of inspiration… Knife maker - Milltown Malbay, Ireland Sam Gleeson As a keen surfer, Gleeson is lucky enough to live near the Irish coast with… Ceramicist - Copenhagen, Denmark Karin Blach Nielsen Life in bike-friendly Copenhagen offers a wonderful harmony between city life and nature, emphasises Blach… Jewellery makers - Sarajevo, Bosnia Herzegovina Ena Mulavdic & Ebrahim Mohammadian Surrounded by impressive nature & mountains, Sarajevo is a city where different cultures meet. Mulavdic… Ceramicist - Hellerup, Denmark Signe Fensholt Even though Fensholt creates her art just outside Copenhagen, she likes to recharge her body… Bronzesmith - Luqa, Malta Christopher Chetcuti When time permits, Chetcuti enjoys spending time with his wife – watching sunsets on the… Textile printer - Porto, Portugal Marta Afonso It's not just at work that Afonso is drawn to nature: Porto's uncrowded beaches and… Jewellery makers - Sarajevo, Bosnia & Herzegovina Lejla Nuhić & Ajla Šarić The mountains of Sarajevo offer Nuhić & Šarić peace and serenity. Both believe that the… Ceramicist - Mödling, Austria Gottfried Palatin While the Austrian ceramicist is glad about the growing appreciation of art in Mödling, Palatin… Jewellery Maker - London, UK Ellis Mhairi Cameron The slow pace of Scotland gives Cameron the inspiration she needs for her Scottish-inspired jewellery.… Knife Maker - Raiskuma, Latvia Krišjānis Grīnbergs Living near the national park offers Grīnbergs the peace and quiet he loves. But owning… Visual artist & ceramicist - Athens, Greece Leonie Yagdjoglou Even though Yagdjoglou enjoys life by the sea, the people of Athens are struggling with… Luthier - Helsinki, Finland Janne Koskela A city surrounded by lush nature: Oulu is located directly on the water and offers… Ceramicists - Belgrade, Serbia Antea Arizanović Mutaović & Jovana Božović The streets of Belgrade are constantly bustling, especially at night. Mutaović & Božović are still… Glassblower - Aarhus, Denmark Ned Cantrell Even though Aarhus is growing fast and new skyscrapers are changing the city's skyline, you… Ceramicist - Bratislava, Slovakia Simona Janišová It is not only the city's forests & vineyards that fascinate Janišová – but also… Ceramicist - Gothenburg, Sweden Masayoshi Oya There is no such thing as the perfect city, as Oya states. Gothenburg offers a… Weaver - Antwerp, Belgium Nathalie Van der Massen A city full of contrasts: while Antwerp offers creatives a thriving network, there is a… Eyewear maker - Brussels, Belguim Ludovic Elens A life between city and countryside, rich Belgian chocolate and a herd of donkeys right… Jewellery Maker - Lahti, Finland Eero Hintsanen A threatening neighbour to the east, lack of money and the disappearance of craftsmanship: Hintsanen… Glassmakers - Stockholm, Sweden Ammy Olofsson & Erika Kristofersson Bredberg For the public, there seems to be only one scapegoat for economic inequality: immigrants. But… Porcelain maker - Genk, Belgium Pieter Stockmans & Frank Claesen According to Stockmans, Genk is experiencing a tourism boom. But the city with its rich… Jewellery maker - Barcelona, Spain Carla Garcia Durlan The focus on tourism is causing rents to rise and small stores to die. But… Leather Craftsman - Stockholm, Sweden Daniel Ankarstrand Although Ankarstrand uses salmon leather himself, he criticises the fishing industry and its negative impact… Multidisciplinary artist - Sofia, Bulgaria Jenya Andreeva Adamova A city with many green spaces, old facades and mountains on the outskirts offers Adamova… Cabinetmaker - Sofia, Bulgaria Konstantin Achkov Bulgaria is moving ever closer to Europe – Achkov hopes that his country can free… Furniture maker - Carlow, Ireland Sasha Sykes When the weather is challenging, Sykes recommends a sauna and cold river swim followed by…
