http://www.dw-world.de/dw/0,2142,7555,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss euromaxx - DW-TV's magazine show, bringing you the latest on lifestyle and entertainment in Europe. en 2012 DW-WORLD.DE, Deutsche Welle Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:27:45 GMT Tue, 14 Feb 2012 20:27:45 GMT http://www.dw.de/image/0,,2794079_10,00.jpg http://www.dw-world.de/dw/0,2142,7555,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss no clean DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle podcasts@dw-world.de euromaxx - DW-TV's magazine show, bringing you the latest on lifestyle and entertainment in Europe. euromaxx - DW-TV's magazine show, bringing you the latest on lifestyle and entertainment in Europe. 30 http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6713784,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6713784,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Lifestyle EuropeIn this edition: Magnetic Furniture from The Netherlands Dutch furniture designer Jólan van der Wiel uses the laws of physics to create his designs. He mixes synthetic resin with iron filings, and uses magnets to form the shapes he needs. GRAFT We feature the GRAFT company - a successful team of architects based in Berlin. BalconyTV – Online Concerts A report on musicians who perform on balconies in different towns and cities and then post films of the performances online. BalconyTV was founded in 2006 by three Irish guys in the city of Dublin. Artist Federico Pietrella Federico Pietrella needs time for his art - in every sense of the word. He uses date stamps for his large-scale paintings, which can take two months to complete und sell for up to 20,000 euros. New Internet Trends If you're an internet user you may have come across scenes of planking. Online you can find people posting pictures of themselves planking in all sorts of obscure places. If that's hard to conceive this report will hopefully clear things up. Stimulating the Senses Food layout is the work of artist Telse Bus. For her, what we eat shouldn’t just nourish but also seduce. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:15 Sat, 11 Feb 2012 13:10:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6709904,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6709904,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Lifestyle EuropeIn this edition: Morphsuits from Scotland The 2012 Christmasworld fair in Frankfurt; new digital game technology, sweet temptations, and the Swiss resort of Laax as a haven for winter sports trends enthusiasts. Board Games Go Digital Tablet PCs are the new medium for traditional board games. We go to the world’s number one trade fair for toys and games in Nuremberg to find out more. Morphsuits – A Scottish Invention Three young Scottish entrepreneurs have taken the fancy dress market by storm - thanks to a costume made of polyester and Lycra. In 2009 brothers Ali and Fraser Smeaton and their roommate Gregor Lawson launched all-in-one, stretchy, figure-hugging outfits called morphsuits. Since then, sales have rocketed - and morphsuits now appear to be turning into a global phenomenon. Sweet Temptations – Edible Art from Germany Sonja Alhäuser from Berlin is an expert at turning sweet things into works of art. Her sculptures are finely crafted from chocolate and marzipan. The artist also stages performances which have even featured a bath full of melted chocolate. Winter Trend Sports in Laax, Switzerland Unlike other Swiss resorts that cater primarily to affluent holidaymakers who come to ski, the slopes in Laax are geared to a younger crowd drawn to trendier winter sports. Laax is especially popular with snowboarders and freestylers. In fact, many are drawn to the Freestyle Academy where they can practice their moves indoors first.2012 Christmas TrendsChristmasworld in Frankfurt is the world's biggest trade fair for festive decorations. The annual show is held just weeks after the previous year's yuletide season winds down. Artificial snowballs are among the new items making their debut at the 2012 fair. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:27 Sun, 5 Feb 2012 13:34:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6702382,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6702382,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Lifestyle EuropeIn this edition: Series: A Week of Fashion – Wrap-UpWe look at how chief hairstylist André Märtens kept on top of things at the Berlin Fashion Week while juggling a team of 40 people and preparing the models for the many shows.Youth Olympics in Innsbruck The Youth Olympics are new on the Olympic calendar since the summer of 2010 when they were inaugurated in Singapore. Now the winter edition is taking place for the first time in Innsbruck, Austria, a city with a long-time Olympic tradition. Taking part in these games for the host nation is Nina Prock - who's following a well-worn family track.Germany’s Most Beautiful FamilyThe Roses have a tradition of doing exceptionally well in beauty contests, having won nine of them already. We profile this German family, including Gianna who entered her first contest in 2009, and her brother Almondy who is Mister Germany.The Slovenian City of MariborWe profile the Slovenian city which is a European Capital of Culture for 2012. We visit the Carmina Slovenica Choir, the city’s Art Gallery, and one of the world’s oldest vineyards. Furniture Trends at the imm International Furniture Show in CologneThe imm Cologne International Furniture Show allows about 1200 exhibitors from 54 countries to present their wares. German trend expert Katrin Neelsen guides us through some of the things we can expect to see in the near future. One of the biggest trends is a return to the roots: Having furniture made of natural wood.Brigg UmbrellasSwaine Adeney Brigg makes exclusive umbrellas and has been providing the British Royals with them since 1893. The company also makes props for films. We paid them a visit. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:28 Sun, 22 Jan 2012 13:15:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6698825,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6698825,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Build Your Own SkisA German company shows winter sports fans how to make their own skis. The course costs 600 euros, including material. The result is a one-of-a-kind model. Wallpaper by Markus Benesch The creations of wallpaper designer Markus Benesch appear to be three dimensional. He lives and works in Munich and Milan. ArmagnacArmagnac is a unique brandy from the area in southern France that bears its name. Armagnac is usually prepared for sale at the end of the year. More than half of it is consumed in France itself, so only about 40 per cent gets exported. We meet the people who make it, and hear about how important it is to the region.Bubble Gum SculpturesMaurizio Savini from Italy creates giant sculptures using fresh bubble gum. His intricately moulded creations have been seen at exhibitions across the globe and sell for up to 50,000 euros. German snowboarder Silvia MittermüllerMunich native Silvia Mittermüller learned to snowboard in 1997 and has since gained international fame in the sport. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:19 Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6694226,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6694226,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Lifestyle EuropeIn this edition: Slow Motion Films from Britain Gavin Free and Dan Gruchy of Oxfordshire use a state-of-the-art high-speed camera to create slow motion videos. Common Currency We take a look back at ten years of the euro and the man who designed the banknotes. Snow Church A village in Bavaria has its own church that is made entirely of snow. Designer Tom Price Tom Price creates designer furniture from things like pipe fittings and polypropylene tubing. His work takes him all over the world and has won him a permanent place in San Francisco's Museum of Modern Art. German Artist Christian Awe The Berlin artist started out as a graffiti sprayer and today he still uses spray paint for his canvases. We meet up with him in his studio. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 8 Jan 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6690342,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6690342,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Lifestyle EuropeIn this edition: Fake food from FranceStéphanie Kilgast is a qualified architect from France. She now makes a living by creating miniature models of fake food. euromaxx city – CopenhagenWe visit the vibrant capital of Denmark which is famous for its designer scene , innovative modern architecture and beautifully preserved historic buildings. Deluxe - Amsterdam VillaSculptor Michèle Deiters both lives and works in a former school that spans 1,000 square-meters, and has been renovated into a four-story house. Her floorboards are originally from a French monastery, and the home is strewn with souvenirs from Deiters’ trips to Africa and Asia. The artist works on the ground floor. One story above the living room is the library which has a secret doorway. Light Art Photographer Jan Leonardo WöllertGerman photographer Jan Leonardo Wöllert started his career by specializing in nighttime pictures and has since shifted his focus to the field of light art performance photography. It's an art form that uses light as a medium and requires careful choreography. Together with co-pioneer Joerg Miedza, he has published a book explaining the technique and featuring spectacular shots. euromaxx travelogue - Bohemian ForestThe Bohemian Forest straddles the borders of three countries, Germany, Austria and the Czech Republic. The hilly terrain is a paradise for cross-country skiers, and since the fall of the Iron Curtain visitors can cross the borders freely and enjoy all three countries' natural splendor and cuisine. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 1 Jan 2012 14:42:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6688143,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6688143,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Lifestyle EuropeÍn this edition: Pawel Althamer's Plastic Portrait Sculptures Polish sculptor Pawel Althamer has set up equipment from his family's plastic factory in a Berlin gallery for an aptly titled exhibition, "in progress." The public is part of the experience: Visitors can volunteer to have a cast taken of their face from which Althamer then creates a plastic sculpture. Cosima von Bonin Exhibition German artist von Bonin is showing her latest works at Cologne's Ludwig Museum. One example of her creations is an oversized rabbit (Purple Sloth Rabbit) or an overhanging Pinocchio. A running motif for her large stuffed toy creations is laziness. Ice Diving in Austria Ice divers cherish the adrenaline boost they get from this risky endeavour that requires perfect equipment and safety lines. We went to a lake in Tirol, Austria, where diving instructor Dieter Kuchling, who specializes in ice diving, takes two students to the wonderful water world under the ice. The Perfect Meal Anyone who wants to take the stress out of Christmas can now order a complete meal that is then delivered to your home. Designer Benjamin Hubert Benjamin Hubert is one of the up and coming stars on Europe's design scene. He has won numerous awards and worked alongside some of the top names in the design world. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:29 Sat, 24 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6683554,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6683554,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Lifestyle EuropeIn this edition: Light Calligrapher Julien BretonThe French artist Julien Breton, also known as Kaalam, started calligraphy in 2001 by copying Arabic masters. Self-taught, he then started using light calligraphy which becomes a spell-binding show with its combination of calligraphy and choreography. Breton's work is inspired by Arabic calligraphy, but since he doesn't speak Arabic himself, he invented a script based on the Latin alphabet for his characters. "Angry Birds"We went to Finland to see why the app for the smartphone game "Angry Birds" has become so popular. Every year it's downloaded tens of millions of times around the world. In "Angry Birds" you shoot birds at pigs. The Finnish company "Rovio" invented the game at a cost of about 100,000 euros and developers tell us about the company's venture. The Private Homes of Berlin's Creative SceneWe get an inside look into the homes of some of Berlin's top gallery owners, artists and photographers. It all started on the blog "freundevonfreunden.de" - which means "friends of friends" - which has now become a book, too. The concept has been dubbed "sofa exhibitionism". We meet founder Frederik Frede and tag along on a photo shoot. Three-Star Chef Claus-Peter LumppClaus-Peter Lumpp has held three Michelin stars since 2007. At his restaurant Bareiss in the town of Baiersbronn, tucked away in Germany's Black Forest, he's been cooking up a storm for almost 20 years. He was born in the southwest German town of Tübingen in 1964 and learned the art of cooking from his grandmother. Lumpp later refined his skills at some of Europe's top restaurants. Photographer Thomas Wrede Thomas Wrede’s photographs sometimes seem to be set in the desert, or in those barren mountainous landscapes that you see in old cowboy movies. But he does all his work here in Germany. Thomas Wrede is a master of close-up photography. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:29 Sun, 18 Dec 2011 15:07:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6679031,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6679031,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Lifestyle EuropeIn this edition: Skateboarder Titus DittmannDittmann has made skateboarding popular here in Germany and in other countries, and also founded Europe's largest skateboard fashion company. He also gives lectures on skateboarding. Virtual Valentino MuseumThe project by Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani is the first virtual museum to be opened by an international fashion label. It gives a fascinating insight into the archives of a luxury brand that was founded almost 50 years ago.The Heiligenkreuz Monks Second AlbumThe Austrian monks enjoyed international success with their "Chant - Music for Paradise" CD in 2009. We now look at their second CD callled "Amor et Passio". Based at the Abbey of Stift Heiligenkreuz in the Vienna woods area, the Cistercian Monks came to the attention of the music world with their "sung prayer”, or Gregorian chant. The abbey was founded in 1133.Street Artist SwezaStreet artist Sweza lives in Berlin. He uses QR (quick response) codes to lengthen the life of street artworks. His latest project QRadio in the German capital features an interactive street art project involving smartphones. Ding3000 DesignersThree young designers who met at university in Hanover, Germany, have combined forces as the trio Ding3000. They've won numerous awards for their imaginative and playful take on all sorts of everyday objects. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:27 Sun, 11 Dec 2011 16:28:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6673639,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6673639,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Madame Tussauds' 250th BirthdayOn occasion of the founder of the world renowned wax museums we visit the ones in London and in Berlin to find out why they're so popular. Marie Tussaud started working with wax when she was just six, and after the French Revolution she moved to London to apply her skill at building wax likenesses of people. The Ski Cross Sporting TrendSki cross is emerging as an ever more popular sport that is increasingly stealing the show from traditional downhill skiing. Ski cross duels sometimes involve aggressive tactics when four skiers simultaneously race down a challenging course at 100 km/h. We meet Julia Eichinger who is a big ski cross enthusiast. Gourmet Chef Thomas BühnerThomas Bühner from Osnabrück in Germany is the only chef in the country whose restaurant "la vie" was granted a third Michelin star -- the highest rating -- in the 2012 edition of the gourmet guide. Perhaps no big surprise considering he was already singled out in 2005 as "Chef of the Year” by the Gault Millau restaurant critics. We visit Bühner to watch him work his culinary magic. Nuremberg Christmas MarketWe visit this world-famous Christmas market that attracts millions of visitors each year. Its many stands offer traditional Christmas foods, and arts and crafts like Nativity scenes made by hand. The first written mention of the Christmas market in Nuremberg dates back to 1628 although it is believed that it existed well before that time. Furniture from Sports EquipmentA German designer from the southwestern city of Karlsruhe has a unique furniture concept: His firm "Zur schönen Linde" makes furniture from used gym equipment. We meet Andreas Gröbel who can turn a pommel horse into an elegant bar. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle euromaxx, highlights, tussauds, nuremberg, christmas clean 26:28 Sun, 4 Dec 2011 12:52:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6668572,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6668572,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Lifestyle EuropeIn this edition: Phoenix DesignDesigners Andreas Haug and Tom Schönherr of Phoenix Design develop everyday products that have become world famous. They've already won more than 400 design prizes, including a life achievement award by the German government's 'Design Prize of Germany.' Phoenix Design creates almost anything and everything, and some of their clients include Audi, Siemens and Liebherr. Photographer Max de EstebanSpanish photographer Max de Esteban takes apart old appliances and paints the individual parts white. He reassembles the devices and photographs the process in its various stages. He then places the photos on top of one another so that it looks like an x-ray. German 3-Star Chef Harald WohlfahrtWe visit the 'Schwarzwaldstube' restaurant in Baiersbronn in southwest Germany to see why Harald Wohlfahrt is the only German chef to retain a Michelin 3-star ranking uninterrupted for two decades. Wohlfahrt also earned top place in the Michelin guide for his special oyster-caviar meal. GRAFT ArchitectsThe architectural firm GRAFT has done major projects around the world, and their work is the subject of an installation called 'GRAFT - Distinct Ambiguity.' Founded in 1998 in Los Angeles by Wolfram Putz, Lars Krückeberg, Gregor Hoheisel and Thomas Willemeit, GRAFT also has offices in Berlin and Beijing. They built the W Hotel in New York, Hotel Q in Berlin and Bird Island in Kuala Lumpur. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 27 Nov 2011 11:52:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6658890,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6658890,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Portuguese street artist Vhils The Portuguese street artist Vhils has made a name for himself not with spray paint and graffiti, but instead by using a drill or even dynamite to create oversized portraits in stone walls. Vhils himself prefers to keep out of the spotlight so that the focus remains on his art. Modern Scottish kilt designs Scottish designer Howie Nicholsby has reinvented the traditional kilt. His label 21st Century Kilts combines fabrics such as jeans and leather with contemporary patterns. Holidays on a vineyard We explore a new kind of holiday that is finding growing popularity here in Germany. You stay on a vineyard as a paying guest, enjoy excellent wines and sometimes get to help out with the harvest. WE MAKE CARPETS WE MAKE CARPETS is a trio of Dutch artists who do just that -- they make carpets. But while their creations can cover floors or decorate walls, the group doesn't weave traditional fabrics. Instead, they piece together everyday objects like pasta or paper clips. The resulting patterns resemble carpets. Berlin club labels Berlin is famous for its exciting night life, and some of the city's top clubs have founded their own music labels as an extra means of promoting their venues. The sampler albums serve as a sort of calling card for attracting future visitors. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle euromaxx, highlights clean 26:28 Sun, 13 Nov 2011 13:42:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6654222,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6654222,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Lifestyle EuropeIn this edition: The power of sleeping in German author Bettina Henning has written a book that shows that late risers actually fare better than early risers.Subway portrait painter Luc Grateau He travels the Paris metro doing mini-portraits of passengers. He also visits the Louvre to do mini-copies of classical works of art. Living the Victorian life Brit Peter Saunders likes Victorian furnishing and lifestyle so much that he has largely outfitted his house to look like a Victorian home.Street artist Mark Gmehling The German started out as a graffiti artist, but since then has made a huge name for himself with his 3D artistry and sculptures. Customizing luxury cars The Carrozzeria Castagna company from Milan makes custom-made chassis largely from minis and Fiat 500s. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 6 Nov 2011 12:57:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6649603,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6649603,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Lifestyle EuropeIn this edition: New Tade Fair – The Qubique in BerlinThe Qubique is a new trade fair in the German capital that has been put together by the makers of the Bread and Butter fashion fair. The Bolschoi Theatre in MoscowWe report on the grand reopening of this famous Moscow institution after a long period of renovation work. The Alexander von Humboldt II Tall ShipFor the first time in many years Germany has a new tall ship - the Alexander von Humboldt II. The new ship was christened in Bremerhaven in September and is currently getting ready for its first big voyage to the Cape Verde Islands in the North Atlantic. Elvis in DenmarkSuper Elvis Presley fan Henrik Knudsen has had the entire Graceland mansion of the famous American singer re-constructed in Denmark. The 47-year-old has more than 6,000 Elvis items on display, including some of his blue suede shoes, letters and guitars. “Graceland Randers” cost about 3.5 million euros and is hoping to take in about 100,000 visitors annually. British Street Artist Slinkachu in LudwigsburgWe meet British street artist Slinkachu at his showing in Ludwigsburg, Germany. He’s renowned for blowing up miniature figures in public places and then watching what passers-by do. Slinkachu uses model railroad figures for his street art. Slinkachu then photographs the reactions of onlookers. He says the purpose of his art is to make people more aware of their surroundings. Composer Hans Zimmer in BelgiumEveryone knows at least one piece of music by Hans Zimmer! The Frankfurt-born composer lives and works in Hollywood and for nearly three decades he's penned the scores to more than 100 films. He was recently honoured at the World Soundtrack Awards in Belgium. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:29 Sat, 29 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6644368,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6644368,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: The world's largest violin, Turkish-German fashion designers Cimen Bahri and Derya Issever, some unique zebra street art, interior designer Petra Blaisse and a trip to see Norway's Jostedal Glacier.World's Largest Violin – Made in VogtlandCraftsmen in eastern Germany's Vogtland region have a long tradition of making violins, and a group from the town of Markneukirchen have built the largest violin that can actually be played. The instrument is four meters high so playing it requires more than one musician. A local composer has even composed a special piece for the giant violin.Fashion Designers Cimen Bahri and Derya Issever, In 2010 fashion designers Cimen Bahri and Derya Issever founded their own label "Issever Bahri" which meshes traditional Turkish crochet work with modern designs. Within months they picked up a top newcomers award at a Berlin fashion fair.Zebrating Street ArtA teacher and carpenter from the southwest German city of Mannheim have come up with a distinctive form of street art which they call "Zebrating". Johanna and Björn affix zebra stripe-inspired artworks to fences and bridges which only become recognizable when viewed from the right angle.Interior Designer Petra BlaisseInterior designer Petra Blaisse of the Netherlands and her firm "Inside Outside" specialize in the layout of large exhibitions. Blaisse is particularly noted for her distinctive curtains. Since founding her business in 1991, her commissions have included a music hall in Portugal and the Dutch embassy in Berlin.Norway's Jostedal GlacierThe Jostedalsbreen in west-central Norway is the largest glacier in continental Europe. Heidi Zimmermann who originally hails from Switzerland is the only registered female mountain guide in Norway and she offers tours of the glacier. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 25:43 Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:55:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6639328,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6639328,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Iconic Traffic Signal Ampelmännchen at 50The iconic pedestrian traffic light signal known as the Ampelmännchen hails from East Berlin where it was created 50 years ago. Somewhat surprisingly after the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989 it became a symbol of the reunified City.Tightrope Walker Freddy NockFreddy Nock from Switzerland is an extreme artist tightrope walker who set an amazing seven world records in 9 days tightrope walking in the Alps. This included one walk along a cable car line up Germany's highest mountain - the Zugspitze. O'Clock Exhibition in MilanFrom Michelangelo to Salvador Dalí right down to Pink Floyd - The passage of time has preoccupied artists of all disciplines pretty much since time itself began. A new exhibition at the Triennale Design Museum in Milan shows that as a subject it's still as topical as ever - this time in conjunction with design.Sebastian Vettel Takes Second World TitleDespite winning his second Formula One world champion title Sebastian Vettel is keeping his feet on the ground, He took the title at the Japanese Grand Prix four races out from season end. Last year he became the youngest world champion ever in Formula One.Kessler - Oldest Sparkling Wine Cellar euromaxx travels to the Württemberg wine region in southern Germany to visit this country's oldest Sekt cellar which dates back to 1826. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:29 Sun, 16 Oct 2011 10:37:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6634675,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6634675,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Lifestyle EuropeIn this edition: Jasmine Harvest in FranceChanel No. 5 is one of the best known perfumes in the world. It is made of jasmine blossoms which come from the Southern French town of Grasse. The harvest is a painstaking job as the work is done by hand and the blossoms have to be picked in the early morning. Upcycling - Gabarage from ViennaUpcycling is the process of making high quality products from garbage. Gabarage upcycling design is a social project based in Vienna. It makes environmentally sustainable designer pieces and everyday objects from garbage. Vegan Products in GermanyA growing number of people here in Germany reject the use of animal products and there are now restaurants and stores offering vegan products in cities around the country. Germany is home to some 600 thousand vegans. GudrunGudrun – Knitwear from the Faroe IslandsWhen it comes to the fashion industry you'd probably think of places like Milan, Paris or New York, and not the Faroe Islands between Scotland and Norway. But this is where you find GudrunGudrun, a label for knitwear that was founded back in 2006 and has since been featured in top fashion magazines like Elle and Vogue. The Latvian Capital Riga The capital of Latvia is Riga. It is the largest city in the Baltic region. It is home to 720 thousand people, that's a third of the Latvian population. Almost half of them are ethnic Russians. Latvia joined the EU in 2004. It is home to the largest ensemble of art nouveau buildings worldwide. Anselm Kiefer Exhibition in Baden- BadenAnselm Kiefer is one of Germany's best known contemporary artists but his works are seldom on show in large scale solo exhibitions. Now the Burda Museum in Baden-Baden is showing 20 works from three different decades. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 9 Oct 2011 12:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6629973,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6629973,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Oktoberfest Fashions – Dirndls and LederhosenBavaria’s traditional costumes are much in evidence at this year’s Oktoberfest in Munich. We mingled with the revellers to check out the variety of dirndls and lederhosen on show and met up with Munich photographer Andreas Neubauer whose latest book documents people and fashions at the famous beer festival. DigiEnsemble – Making Music with Tablet PCs and SmartphonesThe Berlin-based ensemble originated as an eight-member experimental study group and now uses music apps for public performances played on mobile devices. Euromaxx met up with the technologically avant-garde musicians. Anthony Vaccarello at the Paris Fashion WeekThe up and coming Belgian-born designer presents creates a buzz with his newest collection at the Paris Fashion Week. Sumo Science’s New Animation – Gulp Aardman Animations production Gulp is a short stop-motion film which is claiming a world record for the largest stop-motion animation set. It was shot frame-by-frame on a beach in South Wales, using the camera on a smartphone. DW-TV Documentary of Schumann Symphonies ProjectConductor Paavo Järvi and the Deutsche Kammerphilharmonie Bremen perform all four Robert Schumann symphonies in Pier 2, an old dock building in Bremen. DW-TV is producing a documentary of the event with rehearsal and concert footage. The film directed by Christian Berger conveys the conductor’s deep passion for Schuman's music and aims to make classical music more accessible for young people. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle euromaxx highlights, 01.10.2011 clean 26:30 Sun, 2 Oct 2011 22:26:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6625655,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6625655,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: The Pope's ShoemakerAdriano Stefanelli based in Novara in northern Italy is Pope Benedikt’s official shoemaker. His small shoemaker workshop also made shoes for previous Popes. Installation artist Tomás SaracenoTomás Saraceno is an installation artist who was born in Argentina in 1973. He has lived and worked in Germany for over ten years. His utopian works have been shown at solo and group exhibitions in Europe, North and South America and Asia. Oide Wiesn – Traditional Fair at the Oktoberfest.Established in 2010 to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Munich’s famous beer marathon a traditional fair with vintage fairground rides is back this year by popular demand. German Vintner of the YearJohannes Leitz from Rüdesheim in the Rheingau region has been given the accolade German Vintner of the Year 2011 by Gault-Millau. Leitz’s family has been in the wine business since 1744. Johannes Leitz took over the vineyard in 1985, further expanding it, and winning acclaim at home and abroad for his fine wines. Women in ArchitectureMore and more women architects are making a name for themselves. We meet internationally renowned women architects Regine Leibinger and Barbara Holzer in Berlin and Zurich. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle euromaxx highlights, 24.09.2011 clean 26:30 Sun, 25 Sep 2011 11:32:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6620912,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6620912,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Beethoven Festival in BonnThe city of Bonn in Northrhein Westfalia is the birthplace of composer Ludwig van Beethoven and honours him with an annual festival. Every year in September music lovers from all over the globe gather in the city on the Rhine to celebrate Beethoven’s music.Fashion Designer and Artist.Walter van Bierendonck Walter van Bierendonck is a celebrated fashion designer and artist. He's actually the maverick of the Belgium fashion scene and famous for his spectacular fashion shows in Paris back in the 1990s. Right now the Antwerp fashion Museum is presenting the first major retrospective of his work and the man himself showed us round.Car Symphony in Mannheim There's been lots of events going on in Mannheim this year as this is where Carl Benz patented the first car 125 years ago. A spectacular musical tribute to his invention commissioned by the city includes a full symphony orchestra, a choir, a laser light show, and some oddly appropriate percussion instruments…Design City Helsinki Finnish design has an international reputation, that's why the annual Design Week in Helsinki is a meeting place for interested parties from around the globe. Indeed the international association of industrial designers has named Helsinki as Design capital of the world 2012. Experts say that design is an integral part of daily life in Finland so we went along to find out more.IAA – Is the Car Waning as Status Symbol?Recent research indicates that the car is being challenged as the number one status symbol. Clothes, smartphones and exclusive holidays are the challengers, carmakers are responding. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 18 Sep 2011 11:53:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6615689,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6615689,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Lifestyle EuropeIn this edition: Inside artist Gerhard Richter’s studio, fashion trend Sicilian flat caps, Perry Rhodan's futuristic graphic novels, paper furniture and photo tours of Berlin’s secret locations.Artist Gerhard Richter at Work Gerhard Richter is among Germany's most celebrated contemporary artists. Richter usually shuns the media spotlight, but he granted filmmaker Corinna Belz access to his studio and allowed her to film him at work. The resulting documentary provides a unique insight into the painter's creative process.Trendy Sicilian-Style Flat CapsMen's caps became popular in Sicily in the early 20th century and were made famous in films such as "The Godfather" starring Al Pacino. The headwear has been rediscovered by fashion designers who are incorporating the Sicilian-style flat caps - called a 'coppola' in Italian - into their collections. One manufacturer is La Coppola Storta based in Palermo.Perry Rhodan Graphic Novels AnniversaryPerry Rhodan is the hero of the longest running sci-fi pulp series ever. Fifty years ago the first of Perry Rhodan's adventures hit the newstands - for 70 pfennigs you could read about astronaut Perry's adventures. Half a century on the hero is still defending the galaxy. Furniture Made From PaperPaper comes in various forms and many people try to recycle paper products when they are finished with them, but few people realize that paper can also be used to make furniture. Designers like Élise Fouin of France are increasingly taking advantage of innovations in the paper industry to create durable objects like armchairs or lamps.Unusual Photography Tours in BerlinThe German capital Berlin is popular with tourists who take countless pictures of must-see landmarks such as the Brandenburg Gate, the city's TV Tower or Potsdamer Platz. But a couple of young entrepreneurs offer tours for photographers keen to capture some of Berlin's lesser-known backdrops. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 11 Sep 2011 13:35:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6611043,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6611043,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this highlights edition - Photographer Andreas Mühe, a Mercedes convention in Berlin to celebrate 125 years of the automobile, Italian mountaineer Nives Meroi, artistLevi van Veluw and a look at augmented reality smartphone apps.Photographer Andreas Mühe Andreas Mühe is a young portrait photographer who has managed to persuade some of the world's most powerful politicians and statesmen to pose for him. And although he's still only in his early thirties there's now a retrospective of his work currently on display in Rostock.Mercedes ConventionIt was 125 years ago in 1886 that German engineer Carl Benz was granted a patent for the world's first automobile. This milestone is being celebrated all this year and especially in the home of Mercedes-Benz in Baden Württemberg - but this past weekend the festive road led right to the capital and to the largest Mercedes-convention ever.Mountaineer Nives MeroiThey say it's lonely at the top and that certainly true in the world elite of mountaineering, where women are a true rarity. Just days ago Austria's Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner became only the third woman ever to scale all 14 of the world's 8000-er peaks. Hot on her heels is 49 year-old Italian Nives Meroi who has eleven 8000-er ascents to her credit and is currently preparing for her twelfth.Artist Levi van Veluw To say that Levi van Veluw has many faces would be something of an understatement! The Dutch artist has caused quite a stir using mainly his own head and face as his canvas. His installation and video art is instantly recognisable but you do have to look very closely - because you sometimes can't see his face for the trees!Augmented Reality Apps at the IFA BerlinThe IFA - the world's largest trade fair for consumer electronics is currently showcasing exciting developments in personal & home entertainment right here in Berlin. This year Augmented Reality Apps are in the spotlight - apps for smart phones and tablets that apply virtual layers of extra information to anything you see. They can, for example, instantly translate street signs or give the name and height of monuments or mountains. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 4 Sep 2011 11:26:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6606015,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6606015,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Percussion superstar Martin Grubinger, kitesurfe champion Kristin Boese, art from discarded CDs, camping in comfort and Venice minus the crowds in the photography of Peter Knaup.Austrian Percussion Superstar Martin Grubinger Classical percussionists tend to be placed at the back of an orchestra but compensate by making a lot of noise. Austrian musician Martin Grubinger is just 28 years old and already one of the most celebrated percussionists in the world. But he stands right at the front next to the conductor as he's the main feature.Kitesurfe champion Kristin Boese,Kristin Boese has won world championships in nine disciplines of kitesurfing. Kitesurfing, combines surfing and kite flying and has only been an official sport since 1998. Kristin Boese has really dominated the sport since then and is the one to beat.Elise Morin and Clémence Eliard - Art from Discarded CDsConsumer society produces mountains of waste. And this is a problem French artist Elise Morin and architect Clémence Eliard address in their work together. Their 2011 installation in Paris is made out of thousands of discarded CDs. Glamping – Camping with Added GlamorGlamping or camping with added glamour is not entirely new - as rich rock fans started doing it at pop festivals years ago, but camping in comfort has become quite a trend. If you fancy a bit of the outdoor life but still secretly want chilled wine in the fridge, this could be for you.Photographer Peter Knaup – Venice Without CrowdsThe stunningly beautiful Italian city of Venice is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world. That means that it's difficult to get photos that don't have other visitors in the frame. Photographer Peter Knaup set his alarm clock for shortly before dawn to capture some rare moments of peace and tranquility in Venice. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 28 Aug 2011 11:06:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6600742,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6600742,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Danish Paper Artist Peter Callesen Peter Callesen uses simple sheets of paper to form beautiful works of art. He says the thin white paper gives the paper sculptures a frailty that underlines the tragic and romantic theme of his works. Berlin Fashion Label Lala BerlinFashion designer Leyla Piedayesh has created a successful label despite never having studied fashion design. Lala Berlin creations are available in more than 60 stores the world over. One common feature of all of the designs is their high quality fabrics. Unicyclist Sebastian Niedner Sebastian Niedner is Germany's top unicyclist. He's been riding a unicycle professionally since he was eleven and has already won a string of world championship titles and set several world records. Soprano Julia Novikova’s Salzburg Festival Debut We meet young Russian opera singer Julia Novikova as she prepares for her Salzburg Festival debut in the Igor Stravinsky opera Le Rossignol (The Nightingale). The Salzburg Festival first took place in 1920. In 2011 it opens on July 27 and continues until August 30. Les Plasticiens Volants Theatre Group Les Plasticiens Volants is a theatre group famous for spectacular shows featuring giant inflated puppets. Some up to 20 meters high. They have wowed audiences at major events like the Olympic games in Barcelona in 1992 or the Paralympics in Sydney 2000. Urban Idyll – Recreating Country Life in the City City dwellers turn to gardening. Increasing numbers of urban Germans are tending gardens, growing their own vegetables and even turning to beekeeping. Country Life magazines are the new hit with people whose dream it is to recreate a rural idyll in the heart of the city. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 21 Aug 2011 11:07:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6596121,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6596121,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Berllin Wall as Tourist Draw, Classical Guitarist Miloš Karadaglić, Legacy of French 18th Century Fashion, Artist René Wirths,Top Chefs Cook in Alpine Castles Berllin Wall as Tourist Draw For 28 years the Berlin Wall built by the communist east German regime divided this city. August 2011 marks the 50th anniversary of the building of that barbaric construction which thankfully is just a part of history now. The Berlin Wall came down in November 1989 but it has given rise to a whole new industry catering to tourists who come looking for traces of the past. Classical Guitarist Miloš Karadaglić Miloš Karadaglić of Montenegro is a man with a mission to increase the status of the guitar in classical music and he's doing very well. His latest album "Mediterraneo" has topped the British and the German classic charts and his debut album "The Guitar" even made it into the pop charts - so he's clearly reaching a wider and younger audience. Legacy of French 18th Century Fashion The French court in the 18th century under the reign of Louis XIV was famous for its lavish lifestyle and its high fashion. This extravagant era has continued to fascinate and inspire the arts and design worlds right up to the present day. Echoes of French regal style on today's catwalks are the focus of an exhibition called "The 18th Century Back in Fashion". Artist René Wirths German painter René Wirths aims to cast everyday objects in a new perspective. His larger-than-life paintings of banal motifs whether tennis shoes or toilet paper rolls capture details that often go unnoticed by most viewers. Top Chefs Cook in Alpine Castles Italy's South Tyrol region is famous for its castles and Alpine scenery and also its love of good food and wine. Five chefs from the region around the resort town of Merano have teamed up to cater gourmet meals in castles whose kitchens are not normally equipped for the task. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 14 Aug 2011 14:17:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6590834,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6590834,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Giant sculptures, a German training ship, animated video games, handmade shoes from Hungary and the Skride sisters in concert.Giant Sculptures by Jaume PlensaJaume Plensa’s monumental figurative sculptures can be found the world over. We report from the Sculpture Park in Yorkshire where Plensa’s largest solo exhibition to date is on display and watched him work on his latest project in his studio in Barcelona. The Alexander von Humboldt’s Final VoyageWe bid farewell to the century-old German training ship Alexander von Humboldt as she sails the North Atlantic Ocean in the annual tall ships’ races in which 50 of the most beautiful sailing ships in the world compete. The Skride Sisters in Concert Music is what makes this family tick. The Skride sisters, Linda, Baiba and Lauma began playing instruments at a very young age. No surprise, as their father was a choir conductor and their mother a pianist, and they come from Latvia, a country that loves to sing. We report on them at their concert in Hitzacker during its 66th summer music festival. Video Games Animated by Real PeopleGuillaume Reymond uses the concept of early computer games from the 1980s like Pac Man or Tetris and animates them by replacing the game blocks with a group of real human-beings. His video has been seen millions of times on the Internet and made him famous around the world. Handmade Shoes from BudapestThe Hungarian capital is not only known for its handmade shoes, there's even a model named after the city itself: the "Budapest" is a stylish men's dress shoe. Now, several young designers are paving new ground on the shoemaking front for men and women. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:29 Sun, 7 Aug 2011 15:56:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6585794,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6585794,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Coming up on the show: German fashion designer Anke Domaske, the Skerzo Agency, British artist Sarah Harvey, carpet designer David Hanauer and the Algarve coast.Anke Domaske and Her Fashions Made from MilkAnke Domaske is a 28 year old biologist and fashion designer who makes clothes from a very unusual fabric, milk yarn. She has come up with an easy and environmentally friendly way to extract fibres from milk and her designs are proving very successful. The Skertzo Agency in ParisThe Skertzo agency, founded in 1988, is based in the French capital Paris. Just like in a cinema, it projects images onto the outsides of buildings with the use of a projector. The images often depict events from the past and their lighting shows have become so popular that the agency is hired by fashion shows and exhibition organizers. Swimming Pool Paintings by Sarah HarveySarah Harvey from London paints in oil but her scenarios are so realistic they look just like photographs. She starts by taking photographs that she places on top of one another on her computer and then bases her paintings on the resulting images.Worldwide Carpets by David HanauerDavid Hanauer comes from Karlsruhe, Germany. He designs carpets with aerial views of towns and cities with the aim of bringing oriental carpets right into the 21st century.Coast to Coast – The Algarve, PortugalThe Algarve in Portugal is a tourist magnet with beautiful landscapes. It is located in the south west of the country. Here you will find unspoiled areas of large dunes and wide sandy beaches as well as a lagoon which you can explore by boat. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:58:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6580364,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6580364,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss Coming up on the show: the Bregenz Festival, coffee to go, an iconic car, German artist Stefan Strumbel, and the Chelsea Physic Garden Bregenz Festival We look at the annual celebration of opera in Bregenz, Austria, where every two years a new, impressive set is built on Lake Constance. The Bregenz stage is the largest waterfront stage in the world,with seating for 6,400. Coffe Bike – Coffe to Go Two young Germans have set up a company selling cups of coffee on „coffee bikes“. Tobias Zimmer and Jan Sander built a coffee-bar on a 3-wheeled bike using hybrid technology that works on gas and batteries. The water in each tank of a coffee bike is heated up with a gas heater and then pumped into the coffee machine by battery power. Fifty Years of the Renault 4 The Renault 4 first came out on Aug. 28, 1961 as a 5-door vehicle with a tailgate and modular cabin. The Renault 4 was built in 28 countries and sold in more than 100. Altogether, more than 8 million Renault 4s have been sold around the world, making it the most successful French car ever exported. Artist Stefan Strumbel Strumbel has gone from being an illegal graffiti sprayer to an internationally recognized artist. He first made his mark - literally - on public buildings, bridges, etc. - whatever was fair game for a graffiti artist. But then things changed. He won a scholarship in 2007. Now he has had his first official public exhibition. Chelsea Physic Garden The Chelsea Physic Garden is London's oldest botanical garden and the second oldest in Britain after Oxford Botanic Garden. It was established in 1673 as a instructional garden for apothecaries in training. The property has changed owners several times throughout its history and nowadays it's home to some five thousand plant species. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 24 Jul 2011 11:06:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6574206,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6574206,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: German Rock Band The Scorpions on TourThe Scorpions are one of Germany's most successful rock bands. On a break from their three-year farewell world tour, the group gave a concert in Berlin as part of the 2011 Classic Open Air festival. The Scorpions performed classic ballads accompanied by the Babelsberg Film Orchestra. The Wonderful Attractions of SloveniaSlovenia is a small country nestled between the northern Adriatic and the Alps and has prospered since it attained independence in 1991, even adopting the euro in 2007. While the country was part of the Austro-Hungarian empire, its coast was a popular destination for the nobility and wealthy families. Slovenia also boasts castles, caves and the home of the original Lipizzaner horses. Wall Tattoos to Brighten Up Your HomeWall tattoos are thin vinyl patterns that you can put up on your walls as an alternative to pictures or tapestries. They're self-adhesive like stickers but can be easily removed without damaging the wall surface. Reverse Graffiti that is Created with Water and a StencilReverse graffiti is an increasingly popular form of advertising, but unlike conventional graffiti, it eventually disappears and isn't illegal. Instead of spray paint, reverse graffiti involves removing filth from building walls and achieving a color contrast. Oliver Bienkowski from Germany is one of the top artists in the field. The Duo 2Cellos Team up with Elton JohnThe Croatian cellist duo 2Cellos have recorded cover versions of famous rock and pop songs and achieved fame after posting one of their songs on the internet. Not only did they land a deal with a major record label, but they also got noticed by Elton John - who asked 2 Cellos to join him on his European tour. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:29 Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:42:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6563016,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6563016,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: The Blue Rider Group in BavariaOne hundred years ago artists Wassily Kandinsky and Franz Marc published their almanac “Der Blauer Reiter” (Blue Rider). They created a lot of art around the Bavarian town of Murnau where the picturesque scenery between Munich and the Alps gave them so much inspiration. Peter Zumthor’s Serpentine PavilionOn July 1 the 2011 summer's installation at the Serpentine Gallery in London has its grand opening. For the last ten years, in the heart of Kensington Gardens, a different architect has had the honour of creating their own pavilion for a 3 month public viewing. This year it's the turn of Swiss architect Peter Zumthor so let's see what he's come up with.Kate's Choice - The Reiss Fashion LabelIt seems that whatever Catherine Mountbatten-Windsor, Duchess of Cambridge wears sells out immediately. Benefiting immensely from this phenomenon is the British label Reiss that the royal formerly known as Kate Middleton loves to wear. euromaxx visited the company to find out what makes Reiss dresses so cool and attractive.city: Warsaw, PolandOn July 1, 2011 Poland will take over the Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Reason enough for us to visit the Polish capital. We went to the old city to see all sorts of cultural and touristic highlights, strolled through Lazienki Park and rounded off our tour by checking out Warsaw's lively night life in the Praga district.Le Mans 24 Hour Skate 2011There’s a lot of action and adrenaline flowing as the skaters whizz round the famous Bugatti track, clocking up as many laps as their legs will allow them to in just 24 hours. We met up with Dirk May from Frankfurt who took part in the race.Folding Bikes – Perfect Mobility in the CityCity life as we know if often requires mixed-mode commuting. A new generation of portable bikes are gaining broader popularity in urban spaces. The sophistication of folding mechanisms, new concepts and improved materials make these bikes increasingly appealing. We spoke to the leading manufacturer of folding bikes in Britain. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:20 Sun, 3 Jul 2011 14:44:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6557577,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6557577,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Espadrille shoes, classical music at the Midsummer Night's Gala in Grafenegg, Austria, architect David Chipperfield picks up the Mies van der Rohe Award in Barcelona and German artist Elvira Bach celebrates her 60th with a new retrospective.Classical Music Festival Just north-west of Vienna one of Europe's most important orchestra festivals takes place – The Grafenegg Festival. It features three very special guest soloists: Genia Kühlmeier, Sol Gabetta and Sabine Meyer. They are performing works by Franz Liszt, Joseph Haydn, Mozart and George Gershwin. The orchestra is conducted by Michael Boder.Shoe Trends 2011 Espadrille shoes are very popular and many of the world's top designers like Prada, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga make them. Their origins probably date back to the 14th century in Catalonia, and their manufacture hasn't changed much since then, being still primarily made out of linen and hemp. We visit the Castaner company near Barcelona to see how they’re done.Adventure Staycation in Berlin Is it possible to have all the excitement of a proper adventure sports holiday without even leaving the city? 26-year-old real estate agent Jana Gaube finds out what you can do to enjoy an active break in the German capital Berlin.Architect David Chipperfield Receives Mies van der Rohe Prize A look back on David Chipperfield's career and in particular his reconstruction of the Neues Museum in Berlin for which he received the Mies van der Rohe prize in Barcelona on June 20, 2011.German Artist Elvira Bach at 60 One of Germany’s most reknowned female artists celebrated her sixtieth birthday on June 22. Berliner Galerie Brennecke has a birthday show featuring her colorful neo-expressionist paintings of women. She was the first woman to be featured in the influential documenta art show in Kassel.In this edition: Espadrille shoes, classical music at the Midsummer Night's Gala in Grafenegg, Austria, architect David Chipperfield picks up the Mies van der Rohe Award in Barcelona and German artist Elvira Bach celebrates her 60th with a new retrospective.Classical Music Festival Just north-west of Vienna one of Europe's most important orchestra festivals takes place – The Grafenegg Festival. It features three very special guest soloists: Genia Kühlmeier, Sol Gabetta and Sabine Meyer. They are performing works by Franz Liszt, Joseph Haydn, Mozart and George Gershwin. The orchestra is conducted by Michael Boder.Shoe Trends 2011 Espadrille shoes are very popular and many of the world's top designers like Prada, Yves Saint Laurent and Balenciaga make them. Their origins probably date back to the 14th century in Catalonia, and their manufacture hasn't changed much since then, being still primarily made out of linen and hemp. We visit the Castaner company near Barcelona to see how they’re done.Adventure Staycation in Berlin Is it possible to have all the excitement of a proper adventure sports holiday without even leaving the city? 26-year-old real estate agent Jana Gaube finds out what you can do to enjoy an active break in the German capital Berlin.Architect David Chipperfield Receives Mies van der Rohe Prize A look back on David Chipperfield's career and in particular his reconstruction of the Neues Museum in Berlin for which he received the Mies van der Rohe prize in Barcelona on June 20, 2011.German Artist Elvira Bach at 60 One of Germany’s most reknowned female artists celebrated her sixtieth birthday on June 22. Berliner Galerie Brennecke has a birthday show featuring her colorful neo-expressionist paintings of women. She was the first woman to be featured in the influential documenta art show in Kassel. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:18 Sun, 26 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6552054,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6552054,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Celebrating Bavarian King Ludwig, an exclusive cruise aboard the yacht L'Austral, fashion trend shorts for men, typewriter art from Britain and the musical odyssey of jazz brothers Rolf and Joachim Kühn. King Ludwig Anniversary Year Bavaria's eccentric King Ludwig II is perhaps best known for the spectacular residences he commissioned, including the famous fairy-tale castle Neuschwanstein. He died in 1886 at Lake Starnberg under mysterious circumstances. Ludwig's life story continues to fascinate people and the 125th anniversary of his death is marked by special events and exhibitions. Luxury Yacht L'Austral We hop aboard L’Austral to see why smaller luxury cruise ships are so popular. Some say they give passengers the feeling that they're actually on a private yacht. These vessels offer the kind of extras found on ocean liners that cater to thousands of passengers, such as a spa and library, while accommodating a more modest 264 guests. Men's Shorts Short shorts for men seem to be all the rage, with fashion labels Armani, Prada, Boss and Vivienne Westwood busily displaying their lines. A poll in the magazine Men's Health recently suggested 90 per cent women were in favour of men wearing short shorts! Typewriter Art Celebrated British artist Keira Rathbone creates much of her art using a typewriter. In this digital age Rathbone consciously chose a more old-fashioned technique. A traditional keyboard creation can take her up to 90 hours to produce, and some of her work can be seen on book and magazine covers. Rathbone owns 30 typewriters. We visit her in her atelier in London. City Portrait - Helsinki Finland’s capital is a mix of old and new. Many of its buildings were built back in the early 1800s by German architect Carl Ludwig Engel after a fire had gutted much of the city. Some of the main attractions include the Finlandia Hall and the Suomenlinna Fortress. June is popular with tourists as the sun only sinks below the horizon for just a few hours each day. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:23 Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:30:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6547110,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6547110,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Photographer Peter Langenhahn and his composite pictures, designer Jeremy May transforms old books into jewelry, the new uses of 3D printers, pioneering architect Zeynep Fadillioglu and modern glass art from Murano in Italy. Photographer Peter LangenhahnGerman photographer Peter Langenhahn has specialized in capturing a particular aspect of sports events in a single photo collage. Langenhahn takes as many as three thousand pictures and then puts them together on his computer to create a single image. One of his compositions documented all the fouls in a football match.Jewelry Designer Jeremy MayJeremy May from Britain has developed a special technique to make rings and other jewelry accessories from the pages of a book. The resulting pieces formed from compressed paper are one of a kind and extremely robust. The idea came to May as an anniversary present for his wife.3D Printers Offer New Possibilities3D printers were developed to give engineers the ability to simulate the appearance and functionality of product prototypes. Nowadays 3-D printer materials and technology have advanced to the extent that they are becoming affordable for individual use. We found out what interesting possibilities today’s 3D printers can offer.Architect Zeynep Fadillioglu Zeynep Fadillioglu is one of Turkey's most accomplished interior designers. She became the first woman in the Muslim world to oversee the building of a mosque, the modern Sakirin Mosque in her hometown Istanbul. Fadillioglu has also outfitted top hotels and restaurants.Modern Glass Art from MuranoThe community of Murano outside Venice is famous for its glass industry. But to get away from producing tourist souvenirs, artisan Adriano Berengo has founded a studio dedicated to promoting modern-day art glass. Studio Berengo works with well-known contemporary artists and some of their works are displayed in a show that coincides with the Venice Biennale. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 12 Jun 2011 10:57:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6541892,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6541892,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Artist Olafur Eliasson - Your Rainbow Panorama A giant circular walkway called Your Rainbow Panorama by the Danish-Icelandic artist Olafur Eliasson now graces the roof of the ARoS art museum in the Danish city of Aarhus. Up-and-coming French DesignersAt this year’s renowned fashion and photography festival in Hyères in southern France, 32-year old Céline Méteil won the prestigious Premiére Vision award while 26-year old Leá Peckre was awarded the coveted l’Oreal Professional prize. We met up with the two fashion designers in Paris. Furniture Made of ConcreteA small number of pioneering furniture designers have abandoned wood and other traditional materials and are now using concrete to create unique pieces. We visited Paulsberg, a young designer team from Dresden at the forefront of this new field.Internet Product Tester Herr Tutorial Sami Slimani began his media career two years ago when he decided to upload video clips in which he tested products. Picking up early on a trend that had not yet taken off in Europe soon made him Germany’s most successful online product tester receiving up to 1.8 million clicks a month.Wolfgang Joop Art Show in VeniceVenice is the location for a Wolfgang Joop art show. He’s best known for fashion design but now the Italian city on the lagoon has an overview of his recent artistic work consisting of sculptures and wall objects. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:29 Sun, 5 Jun 2011 12:56:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6537151,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6537151,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this highlights edition: Percussionist Evelyn GlennieScottish percussionist Evelyn Glennie has won countless awards and performed with many of the world’s top orchestras and this despite having seriously impaired hearing. Even though her hearing began to deteriorate at the same time as she took up music she never gave up on her dream of becoming a musician. Portuguese Architect Eduardo Souto de Moura2011 Pritzker Architecture Prize winner Eduardo Souto de Moura of Portugal has been praised for the simplicity of his designs and the attention paid to building materials. Among Souto de Moura's most famous works are Braga football stadium and the Burgo Tower in Porto. Classic Cars - Concorso d'Eleganza Villa d'EsteIt‘s been called the most glamorous car event worldwide and has been held regularly since 1929. The Concorso along the banks of Lake Como in Italy presents classic vehicles from automobile history in elegant and beautiful surroundings. Fast Food for GourmetsThese days, some of the fast food available here in Germany is as good as anything served in a good restaurant. Statistics show that growing numbers of people are prepared to pay a little bit more for high quality snacks. Neo Rauch Retrospective in Baden-BadenThe Frieder Burda Museum in Baden-Baden is staging a Neo Rauch exhibition. Forty of his major works are on display. It’s not the largest retrospective of works by Neo Rauch but it is a very personal one. The artist himself showed us around. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 29 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6532268,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6532268,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this highlights edition: Antwerp's new landmark museum, food artist Amélie Lombard, the world's biggest miniature airport in Hamburg, German Michelin-starred chef Rolf Fliegauf and beekeeping catches on in the big cities. Antwerp's Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) - A New Local LandmarkEven before the Museum aan de Stroom (MAS) in Antwerp, Belgium, opened its doors to the public, the building was heralded as the port city's new landmark. The museum is located in the former harbor docklands and showcases Antwerp's history of maritime trade. Designed by top Dutch architects, the building recalls cargo containers stacked on top of one another.Food Artist Amélie Lombard Paris-based Amelie Lombard is a commercial photographer specializing in food and still life.Knuffingen - The World's Biggest Miniature Airport The Miniatur Wunderland is one of Hamburg's biggest tourist attractions with its small-scale models. In May 2011, the world's largest miniature airport became the showcase's latest addition. Based on Hamburg's own Fuhlsbüttel airport, the replica on a scale of 1:87 is spread over 125 square meters and took six years to plan and complete.Rolf Fliegauf, Europe's Youngest Chef at a Two-Star Restaurant In 2011 the restaurant ECCO in the Swiss resort town of Ascona received its second Michelin star, making kitchen chef Rolf Fliegauf the youngest in Europe at a two-star establishment. The Michelin testers praised the German cook's novel and imaginative culinary combinations. Beekeeping in Big CitiesMore and more urbanites are finding one way to get back to nature is by keeping bees. It's a trend that's been catching on in cities like London and Berlin. Interested amateur beekeepers can take courses to learn what they need to know. The honey they harvest can be enjoyed in their own kitchen - and it also makes a great gift. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 22 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6527073,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6527073,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss in this edition: Mitch Winehouse – Amy’s Dad SingsSometimes children follow in their parents footsteps when it comes to a career. But what about the other way round? Mitch Winehouse, the cab driving father of Amy, brought out an album of swing songs in 2010 and has just played his first ever concert in Germany.125th Anniversary of the Automobile Stuttgart celebrates 125 years of the automobile. The history of automobile development is being told through a special parade of 125 old, new and future cars from carmakers that have production facilities in the region: That’s Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and Audi.Beach Polo at Timmendorfer BeachFor the fifth time Timmendorfer Beach has been turned into an international hot-spot for polo lovers. Six national and international teams displayed their polo skills over the course of the three-day event. For the public it's a rare opportunity to experience the exclusive sport from close quarters.German National LibraryThe new wing of the National Library in Leipzig has opened to rave reviews. Architect Gabriele Glöckler’s addition spans the equivalent of two soccer fields and cost 60 million euros. Successful Brand - Nivea CentenaryThe Nivea brand celebrates its centenary. The product was developed by German company Beiersdorf and the name is derived from the Latin for snow white. Initially sold in a yellow tin, the famous blue tin with white logo was launched in 1925. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 15 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6521785,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6521785,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition: Parachute Tester Toni BenderToni Bender from Bavaria is a test pilot for new parachutes for paragliding. His job is to push the parachutes to their limits to see how the equipment reacts. Not for the faint-hearted.Photographer Andreas GurskyWe find out what goes into the pictures of one of the world's most famous photographers. This time it’s the photo of a mine in Hamm in the Ruhr Valley of Germany. Filmmaker Jan Schmidt-Garre accompanied Gursky for 10 months to produce a documentary on him called "Long shot close-up".St. Pancras Hotel in London ReopensThe St. Pancras Hotel - originally the Midland Grand, built in 1868 - reopened its doors after extensive renovation. The impressive gothic style building was due for demolition in the 60s, but following major protests it was saved. New owner Harry Handelsmann talks about how it was brought back to life.Sunglasses by Jürgen Mayer H.Jürgen Mayer H. first made his name as an architect but now he's focussing on making designer sunglasses. Mayer developed a line of sunglasses for the company "ic! Berlin". What sets these glasses apart is that they are asymmetrical since Mayer doesn't necessarily consider beauty to be symmetrical. Some of the names of his sunglasses include: boytoy and okidoki.Estonian Conductor Anu TaliAnu Tali is the co-founder of The Nordic Symphony Orchestra - a unique ensemble that is part Estonian and part Finnish established to bring the two neighbouring countries closer together. It was originally called the Estonian-Finnish Symphony Orchestra. Tali first got international recognition in 2003 when the orchestra's debut album earned her a Young Artist of the Year award. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:29 Sun, 8 May 2011 11:15:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6516947,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6516947,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this highlights edition: Royal street parties, soprano Mojca Erdmann, church builder Justo Gallego, artist Markus Lüpertz at 70 and urban gardening.Royal Street PartiesEuromaxx experiences the Royal Wedding in Britain from the perspective of one of many street parties taking place up and down the land.Soprano Mojca ErdmannAlthough the 35-year-old singer has been enjoying a successful career in opera and in the concert hall she has only recently been ”discovered” by the critics and propelled to the very top level. Now everyone wants to hear her sing.Church Builder Justo GallegoFor fifty years Justo Gallego, a former Benedictine monk, has been building a church in Mejorada del Campo, twenty kilometers east of the Spanish capital Madrid. The huge building attracts large numbers of visitors to the town and is financed by donations.Markus Lüpertz Turns 70Markus Lüpertz is one of Germany's most renowned artists of the second half of the 20th century. Euromaxx looks back on his often controversial career.Urban GardeningMore and more people in large cities are becoming keen gardeners. They either have a garden or a roof terrace or perhaps just a balcony. But they all have one thing in common, a passion for plants and shrubs. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 25:28 Sun, 1 May 2011 15:34:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6511706,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6511706,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this highlights edition: Art in XXL - Gerwald Rockenschaub Rockenschaub is one of Austria’s most renowned contemporary fine artists. We report from his exhibit in Wolfsburg where he installed a 66 meters long and 11 meters high wall covered with hundreds of symbols made of colored adhesive film. Easter Goodies – European Specialties Europe boasts a wide variety of Easter traditions. In Germany, the Easter bunny brings colorful eggs, Italians eat pannetone and colomba, a dove-shaped bread, the French indulge in chocolate fish and flying bells, and Easter wouldn't be Easter in Russia without kulich, a tall, cylindrical cake. Kite Buggying in Denmark When the wind blows, the beach on the Danish island of Rømø is full of buggy riders, and those who, with Sarah Bluhm's help, are dreaming of becoming one. For two years the instructor from Hamburg has been running a kitebuggy school. Kite Buggying is centuries old, but remains an adrenaline pumping sport that offers an unforgettable experience when you race at up to 80 km/h across the sand. Felder and Felder – Designers in a Twin Pack We portray Daniela and Annette Felder, two award-winning fashion designers originally from Germany who launched their label while they were still studying in London a few years ago. The identical twins soon developed a following with their signature bold, yet sensual aesthetic that attracts modern-day self-confident women and as well as internationally famous stars. Luzius Ziermann’s Mirror Installation In November 2010 Ziermann set up an installation that consisted of 2500 car wing mirrors to recreate his trademark sign depicting the sun and the moon and the rotation of the earth in the red desert sands of the Canary Islands. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6505266,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6505266,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this highlights edition: David Hockney's iPad Art Me Draw on iPad is an exhibition of British artist David Hockney's iPhone and iPad art taking place at the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art near the Danish capital of Copenhagen in Spring/Summer 2011. 50 Years of Milan's International Design Exhibition The Salone Internazionale del Mobile is widely acknowledged as the world's leading furniture design fair, and this year its host city Milan is celebrating the event's 50th anniversary. Cooking without Shopping - The KommtEssen Delivery Service A novel delivery service in Hamburg is geared to people who want to cook tasty, healthy meals at home but don't have time for shopping. The KommtEssen service founded by Swedish-born Lisa Rentrop brings customers ingredients for five meals for four people, along with the corresponding recipes. City Cycling Fashions Bicycles have long been a popular form of transportation and lifestyle statement in many European cities, and now a growing number of fashion designers are catering to the needs of urban bicycle riders. Photographer Corinne Vionnet Swiss photographer Corinne Vionnet creates unusual views of familiar sights. In her series "Photo Opportunities," famous tourist landmarks look almost like impressionist paintings - but actually the pictures are the result of superimposing numerous images of the same motif. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle euromaxx highlights, 16.04.2011 clean 26:30 Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:32:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6499609,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6499609,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this highlights edition: Model Andrej PejicAndrej Pejic has had an unusual career as a model as he also models women's wear thanks to his androgynous looks. The scout who spotted Pejic on a street in Melbourne, Australia, initially thought Pejic was a woman. Now Pejic models both men's and women's clothes. Recently he even sported a wedding dress at Jean-Paul Gaultier‘s haute couture show in Paris. German Street Artist XOOOOXThe artist uses a trademark figure of a life-size model in his street art plus a liberal sprinkling of Xs and Os. This person's works have fetched four figure sums. But who is XOOOOX? Since being arrested for graffiti vandalism in the late 1990s, XOOOOX has refused to reveal his/her identity to avoid trouble with the law.Floating Homes in AmsterdamWe go to the Waterbuurt West district of Amsterdam to find out about floating homes. Although they follow in the tradition of Dutch houseboats these are quite different - three storey dwellings connected by ramps that offer all the comforts of a modern home. Architects Marlies Rohmer and planner Ton van Nahmen give us the lowdown.Irma Creator - Illustrator Jasmin KhezriMunich-based illustrator Jasmin Khezri invented the Irma character back in the early nineties while she was working as an art director for the Süddeutsche Zeitung and Jetzt magazine. Nowadays Irma has a successful blog, appears in international publications, has her own merchandising and is in demand from many of the world’s top fashion houses.Top Audio Tracks - High Res SoundFor some, mp3s are just not enough: They want recordings that surpass the usual CD quality. That means ”high resolution” downloads which – as you may have guessed – require a lot more memory. We look at how High Res works, and check out a couple of providers. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 10 Apr 2011 12:55:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6492530,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6492530,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this highlights edition: Micro Engraver Graham ShortEuromaxx profiles British engraver Graham Short. He's made a name for himself as a micro engraver and has even managed to put the words "Nothing is Impossible " on the edge of a razor blade.Counterculture icons - Twins Gisela Getty and Jutta WinkelmannGisela Getty and Jutta Winkelmann first gained reknown as counterculture icons. In the 1970s and '80s, the German twin sisters met international stars like Bob Dylan, Sean Penn, Dennis Hopper, and Roman Polanski. They were soon celebrities themselves. Fashion and Art Show in WolfsburgAn art museum in Wolfsburg asks the question can art be fashion. Many examples of Haute Couture fashion are seen more as works of art. Most people would consider them unwearable. A new exhibition looks at the boundaries between art and fashion. Harry Thaler’s Aluminum Chair Designer Harry Thaler is most famous for his "Pressed Chair". A sheet of aluminum shaped like a man can be pressed into various chair shapes. Thaler is from northern Italy and currently lives and works in London where he studied at the Royal Art College. Camelot House – My Home is My CastleDutch real estate agency Camelot manages to rent out top properties including castles and monasteries for prices from 200 euros a month. Actually the tenants are really houseminders looking after properties that would otherwise be empty for a while. The scheme has been so successful it’s expanding into other European countries. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:29 Sun, 3 Apr 2011 13:04:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6485111,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6485111,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this highlights edition: Gourmet Raw FoodWith the number of vegetarians on the rise, more and more people are seeking new ways of enjoying dishes free of animal products. A growing number of chefs are also catering to the raw food movement and serving up appealing gourmet creations. National Museum of the Automobile in TurinItaly's national automobile museum in Turin has reopened following expansion and a new layout. The noted Swiss interior designer Francois Confino was put in charge of revamping the exhibition to tell the story of world-changing invention. Yadegar Asisi's panorama pictures Panoramic paintings were very popular in the 19th century when almost every major European city had a purpose built structure that housed one. Now Berlin artist Yadegar Asisi is helping reestabish this forgotten artform with his 360 degree pictures. He's currently working on a mammoth project at the Pergamon museum. A picture that takes you back into ancient Greece. Singer James BluntBack to Bedlam was the name of his first album back in 2004, and literally overnight it made singer/songwriter James Blunt a star. Two albums later he's touring the world with his third release entitled "Some Kind of Trouble." euromaxx caught up with him and his band on tour in Nuremberg. Watchmakers Grieb & BenzingerWatchmakers Grieb & Benzinger from the southwest German city of Pforzheim only turn out about a dozen timepieces a year - but they're highly exclusive accessories with six-figure prices. The luxury watches are based on historical designs and are modernized with expanded features. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle euromaxx highlights, 26.03.2011 clean 26:27 Sun, 27 Mar 2011 12:53:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6476785,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6476785,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this highlights edition: The Black Trail electric bike, the customization trend, jewelry designer Victoire de Castellane, recorder player Dorothee Oberlinger and Dutch shoemakers Van Bommel.The Black Trail Electric BikeThe BlackTrail built by a German company has been billed as the world's costliest electric bicycle with a price tag of just under 60,000 euros. Thanks to its design and lightweight frame it can reach a top speed of 100 kilometers per hour and go 20 kilometers on a full charge.Mass Customization - Individual Design for the MassesWhether shoes, chocolate or perfume - more and more companies are offering their customers the option of customized products. Customers are able to enter their own specific wishes online and then receive their unique product by post. We visit the Berlin-based customized chocolate service Chocri.Jewelry designer Victoire de CastellaneVictoire de Castellane is a member of the French aristocracy and Dior’s top jewelry designer. She is often credited with revolutionizing what can be a rather old-fashioned industry. She is currently showing jewelry creations under her own name in an exhibition at the Galerie Gagosian in Paris. The exhibition runs until 22 March 2011.Recorder Player Dorothee Oberlinger Dorothee Oberlinger has become an international classical music star with an instrument usually snubbed as a starting tool for children -- the recorder. Oberlinger shows us just how diverse the instrument is playing classical compositions from the 17th and 18th centuries as well as contemporary music.Dutch Shoemakers Van BommelThe Van Bommel family of the Netherlands have been making shoes since 1734 and is now branching out from classic hand-made leather footwear to trendier designs for younger, fashion-conscious buyers. One of the brothers currently running the family business, Floris Van Bommel, has launched his own line of sporty shoes with playful details. if(BPX) wv.hide(); MailRead_AdjustMenus(window); haiku.BEJ.exec(); Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 20 Mar 2011 11:09:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6468969,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6468969,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this edition Karolina Kurkova at the Paris Fashion ShowsKurková is among the world's top-earning models The 27-year-old Czech is best known as a former Victoria’s Secret Angel and an aspiring actress. She has a reputation of being very professional, expressive, feminine – and very down-to earth. She actually found time to talk to us during her various fashion shows. Sculptor Lorenzo Quinn Lorenzo Quinn has undoubtedly inherited the creative talent from his father, the famous film star Anthony Quinn. But while art remained a passionate hobby for him, Lorenzo is happiest when he can work alone and uninterrupted in his studio. The sculptor seems to drift into his own fantasy world, leaving the pressures of daily life behind. We met up with him in his adopted home of Barcelona in Spain. The Unicredit Art Collection at the Marta Herford Museum We report on the Marta Herford Museum and its exhibition of 80 works from the Unicredit Art collection, one of the most comprehensive corporate collections in Europe. "Things are Queer" runs until May 22 and explores the life of objects and, in turn, the life of humans. The Jaguar E-Type Turns 50The E-Type was a sensation from the moment it was presented to the international public at the Geneva Motor Show in 1961. We accompany Norman Dewis in a Jag from Coventry to Geneva. The 2000 km long trip is a tribute to his legendary journey as the company’s test driver. Children’s Book Author Janosch Turns 80March 11 marks the birthday of the creator of the world-famous children’s book characters Little Bear, Little Tiger and the yellow and black striped Tiger Duck. The trio's famous "Trip to Panama" won Janosch the German Youth Literature Award. We visited him on the Canary Island of Tenerife where he’s been living since 1980. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sat, 12 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6460711,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6460711,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this highlights edition: Carnival in VeniceMysterious masks at the Carnival in Venice are a centuries-old tradition. They once served as disguises for revellers who wanted to remain incognito. Today, the colorful masks are essential accessories. Making them is an art in itself. Behind the magic of the mask.Villa Mantin – Time CapsuleA French villa has been brought back to life after a 100-year slumber. Former owner Louis Mantin stipulated in his will that the house should be reopened as a museum a century after his death.Sonja Riker – Super SoupsCookbook author Sonja Riker's "Suppenglück" got her nominated for a World Best Cookbook award. Riker who owns a restaurant in Munich had already picked up a German Gourmand World Cookbook Award for her book on soups.Flamenco Festival in Jerezeuromaxx at the annual Flamenco celebration in Jerez. Flamenco has evolved from being a regional folk culture to an internationally recognised dance and music artform. It achieved UNESCO World Heritage status in November 2010.German Designer Sebastian HerknerGerman designer Sebastian Herkner has already won a Red Dot Design Award (2010) and the German Design Prize. Euromaxx looks at his bright ideas for lamps, tableware and even birds’ nests. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 6 Mar 2011 12:29:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6452371,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6452371,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this highlights edition: The Holmenkollen Ski Jump, speed painter Franck Bouroullec, sculptor Tony Cragg, photographer Menno Aden and a winter trip to the German North Sea island Sylt.The Holmenkollen Ski JumpThe spectacular Holmenkollen ski jump in Oslo, Norway was finished just in time for this year’s Nordic Ski Championships. Architect Julien de Smedt built on the site of the old ski jump used for the first World Ski Jump Championships back in 1892. The new jump is almost four meters taller than its predecessor. Speed Painter Franck Bouroullec Meet speed painter Franck Bouroullec who often creates his works in front of the public, producing a portrait in minutes. He likes doing things live and just to keep you wondering, he does his portraits upside down before turning the canvas right-side up. And he’s just finished doing something quite different - an 860-square-meter homage to Charlie Chaplin. Sculptor Tony Cragg With a retrospective of Turner Prize winner Cragg’s works on show in Duisburg in February, 2011, euromaxx looks at the career of one of Europe's most successful sculptors. Originally from Liverpool, Cragg is known for his use of unusual materials. He is dean of Düsseldorf's Kunstakademie (Academy of Arts). His retrospective at Duisburg's Museum Küpper includes 60 sculptures. Photographer Menno Aden Aden takes pictures of rooms that makes it look like he's shooting from the ceiling. The Berlin photographer uses a monopod and takes pictures of the same room from various angles and then re-works them on his computer. His projects include doctors' offices, elevators, and cars from above-ground rail systems. In 2009 he won the European Award of Architectural Photography. German North Sea Island SyltWe visit the picturesque German island of Sylt located in the North Sea – one of the country’s most popular tourist destinations. It has 40 kilometers of beach and coastal sand dunes. The Wadden Sea (Wattenmeer) is a vast expanse of mud flats rich in wildlife. In June 2009 it was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:30 Sun, 27 Feb 2011 11:36:00 GMT http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6444635,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss http://www.dw.de/dw/article/0,,6444635,00.html?maca=en-podcast_eurmaxx-highlights-en-2220-xml-mrss In this highlights edition: Berlinale photography, a visit to Seville in Spain, the Liszt bicentenary in Germany, literary classics as graphic novels and finally LED fashions.Berlinale Photo MissionA Berlin photo gallery in co-operation with festival organisers sent 18 young artists on a photographic mission at the Berlin Film Festival. Their remit is to come back with a unique perspective on the Berlinale.A Trip to SevilleJoin us for a visit to this outstanding city in southern Spain. It's famous landmarks include the largest gothic church in the world and the Alcázar, a former royal palace.Liszt Bicentenary in GermanyGerman celebrations to mark Liszt Year started on February 16th 2011 in the town of Weimar. This is where the composer and pianist spent some important years of his life. 2011 marks the bicentenary of the birth of Franz Liszt.Literary Classics as Graphic NovelsGraphic novels of great classics like Goethe's Faust and Mary Shelley's Frankenstein are proving popular. Publishers say they are making the classic tales accessible for a wider audience.LED FashionsFashion designers Francesca Castagnacci and Moritz Waldemeyer are leading the way to a brighter future by incorporating LEDs into their clothing and accessories. But is this just a gimmick or are the garments actually wearable? Euromaxx DW-WORLD.DE | Deutsche Welle clean 26:27 Sun, 20 Feb 2011 11:41:00 GMT