Last friday, I joined the team of Frances Follies at a corporate party of advertising agency TBWA. This wasn't just an average corporate party, they styled it as a rockabilly party, all the way. This meant, amongst other things, that ladies and gents could get their hair done at our parlor or at the barbers ...
Strange Twin Peaks Party, a tribute to the first gay bar in Antwerp
This saturday, friends of mine, Joris Thoné and Stijn Hoebeke, are organizing a party called Raar Twin Peaks Feest, which can be translated as Strange Twin Peaks Party. This is already the 6th edition of these über strange but ever so hip theme parties. Previous theme's have been Strange Hair Party, Strange Britney Party, Strange R&B Party, ...
Eindhoven Tattoo Convention, dancing on the vibes of Nico Duportal and Jai Malano
Pieter and me went all the way to Eindhoven, "City of Light", to dance to the set of Nico Duportal and his Rhythm Dudes. They played at the Tattoo Convention Eindhoven Rock & Roll Afterparty. What a gig! In the second set, he invited Jai Malano from Austin, Texas to the stage. She has a striking appearance ...
Dr Sketchy’s, the feeling of being inspected by artists eyes
Last week I had the honour to pose for around 80 sketchers at the Huis Happaert. Since 1520 the noble residence of mayors, knights, artists, professors and other dignitaries, the beautiful Happaert House was the setting for Dr. Sketchys during The Big Draw festival in Antwerp. I've been fascinated by Dr. Sketchy's since the very ...
Berlinde de Bruyckere, a mix between delight and disgust
I visited 'Sculptures & Drawings. 2000-2014’ at the S.M.A.K.. , an exhibition of the work of Berlinde de Bruyckere of the past 15 years. I expected to enjoy a beautiful tribute to vulnerability and suffering, which are Berlindes chief themes. The exhibition gave me more than I even expected, it was simply stunning. Especially the technique used to create the sculptures ...