Best of CH 2009: Top Five Japanese Moments

by Julie Wolfson A longstanding source of inspiration, our coverage of Japan this year benefited from a couple visits to the land of the rising sun. From hidden artisinal watering holes to a shining new Nike outpost, we've listed a few highlights here. Bar RageAt the discrete gem Bar Rage mixologists create drinks with the freshest ingredients, high-end spirits, and intense commitment to making deliciously …

Six Outdoor Installations

by Youyoung Lee With parks interspersed throughout the city and no shortage of local talent, Berlin makes the perfect playground for curious outdoor installations. Currently situated in a small park in Friedrichshain, a peculiar anthropomorphic tree most recently piqued our curiosity. Constructed from plain cardboard and tape, two human-like arms attached in a heroic bicep curl appear surprisingly life-like with their perfect proportions. The tree …

Davide Tranchina: Big Bang

by Paolo Ferrarini of Future Concept Lab In his latest solo exhibition Italian photographer Davide Tranchina presents a cycle of new works that experiments with a different side of photography. Placing everyday objects on photographic paper, Tranchina scans and enlarges the negative shadows to create his large-scale black-and-white images. While previous projects like “Safari Metropolitano†and “Natura Morta†aimed to find reproductions of animals and …