28 January 2013 was a memorable day. Beatrix, queen regnant of the Kingdom of the Netherlands since 1980, announced her abdication, leaving the throne to her oldest son Willem-Alexander, affectionately referred to as ‘Willy’ by the Dutch people. This is an ode from one unusual [...]
S ome say Santa was invented by Coca-Cola. Some say Mr Claus owes his fame to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. I say he is a complex combination of historical and folkloric figures. In the end, though, there’s only one thing that matters: the unique [...]
Meet pioneer photographer Mr Peter Lindbergh Have you ever heard of a bird or man that made history by following the flock? Me neither. Mr Peter Lindbergh (1944) is the epitome of a rebellious spirit. He single-handedly changed the face of fashion photography, pushing boundaries and setting new standards [...]
