06.09.2010 by Renasha Khan
With autumn comes the new season’s arrivals at Brussels’ most talked about concept store, Hunting and Collecting. As the name suggests this is about sourcing the very best of fashion, design and art around, and is a labour of love for owners Neils Radtke and Aude Gribomont. Joining […] Continue
31.08.2010 by Randa Wazen
With only three days to go until our Rough Edges Issue comes out, we thought it fitting to run with a series that's been tantalising our rough-sides so much we actually featured it in September's edition at the last minute. Yves Decamps’ Scanning Arequipa series documents his four-year […] Continue
27.08.2010 by Randa Wazen
Belgium has a number of reputable festivals all year-round but if you're looking for a low-key urban initiative, Deurne is now to be added to your summer 'to-do list': this municipality of Antwerp premiered a “route of art” and festivities between Wednesday 18th and Sunday 22nd August. Named […] Continue
02.08.2010 by Devrim Bayar
Cultural life in Brussels might shift into lower gear during the summer but contrary to popular belief, it does not die and disappear into a vortex of oblivion. Amongst the recommendable activities available to those whom, by choice or by necessity, will spend the better days of the […] Continue
30.07.2010 by Randa Wazen
Sofie Vandam’s work caught our eye at Narafi’s final year students' exhibition held at the begining of the summer at Tour & Taxis. “Photography and psychology are often closely related. Get your camera up and people will often adopt an attitude or behave differently.” Her Vulnerable Moments series portrays people […] Continue
29.07.2010 by Renasha Khan
Mamiko Motto's Hepcat Radio defines what good music is all about; not assigned to styles, genres or scenes, it's a celebration of great music - old and new. Starting at Antwerp's Radio Centraal, Hepcat Radio soon became the station's most listened to show and laid foundations […] Continue
20.07.2010 by Randa Wazen
We first stumbled upon Melika’s work when she started interning for The Word back in April. She managed to come up with a teaser for our Breakthrough Issue, portrayed dance sensation French Horn Rebellion when we met them for an interview, and Continue
13.07.2010 by Randa Wazen
Belgians sure love their food, and with more Michelin-star restaurants per capita than any other city in the world, Brussels is bursting with fantastic addresses. After recommending our favourite places to have a drink, check out art and spend all our hard earned cash, […] Continue
12.07.2010 by Randa Wazen
Sales have kicked off – which means we can finally indulge in some of our favourite brands without fear of ending up blacklisted by all the country’s banks. Scroll down for a selection of boutiques and stores that have become inevitable stops in our retail therapy marathon route. Mapp Store (Men […] Continue
08.07.2010 by Renasha Khan
Dog days like these - when meagre desk fans just won’t cut it and the prospect of being in closed quarters has your forehead dripping - are ideal to seek refuge in the vast and deliciously chilled premises of the city's art centres and galleries. Below are some of our […] Continue
08.07.2010 by Nicholas Lewis
We got a little treat for you guys, courtesy of Converse. The cult sneakerbrand managed to lock Bethany Cosentino (Best Coast), Rostam Batmanglij (Vampire Weekend and Boys Like Us) and the ever so ubiquitous Kid Cudi in the studio, asking them to record an […] Continue
06.07.2010 by Randa Wazen
Together with the start of the summer comes the cringe-inducing 'city guides' we've all grown accustomed to, from American broasheets' "36 hours in..." roundups to glossy magazines' "10 things to do in..." selections. Directories of the usual suspects, these guides hit all the right (touristy) chordes, without ever delving deep […] Continue
