Curator Sonia González’s revitalizing take on Potsdam’s historic Villa Schöningen

When 29-year-old Sonia González heard that Potsdam’s historic residence and exhibition house Villa Schöningen was looking for a new curator, she reached for the opportunity without hesitation. Two years and several shows later, González has made herself known for leading the space through the uncertainties of the pandemic and adding an unprecedented twist to its … Read More

Living in Milan: Industrial Elegance Melded with Handcraft Tradition

This Journal Post is part of a collaborative interior and trend research project between FvF and Esprit Home. Through our continuous observations of local and global shifts in the socio-cultural sphere, we are able to provide insights from a variety of creative perspectives. Milan is the third in our series of city reports, following reports … Read More

For Artnet Vice President Sophie Neuendorf, art has always been a family affair

Considering the fact she’s the daughter of Hans Neuendorf—the German art dealer and founder Artnet, the leading online resource for the international art market, and the destination to buy, sell, and research art online—it’s no surprise that Sophie Neuendorf fell in love with contemporary art at an early age. “My whole life has been dictated … Read More

Zeit Online - FvF Collaboration

The paths of FvF and Zeit Online had already crossed several times in the past year. We were both nominated for the Lead Awards in the same category of Best Online Magazine, already affirming our common grounds. It goes without saying that we were more than happy when Zeit Online approached us with an offer … Read More

Meet The FvF Contributors: Annette Walter

Ever since she discovered The Beatles’ “Revolver” in her mother’s record collection, Annette developed a passion for pop culture and music. Her portfolio includes work for websites and magazines like Interview, Zeit Online and The Times London, among others. For Freunde von Freunden, Annette has been exploring the creative scene in Munich where she first introduced us … Read More

Nordic chef Christopher Haatuft weighs in on the importance of feminism

As a youth, I invested all my energy into a future as a no-good, do-nothing, nihilist punk. I wasn’t very good at it (I liked showering…), so luckily I ‘sold out’. I am now a capitalist servant to the rich, as any restaurateur must admit they are. But I kept some of my most important … Read More

Discovering Austria's vibrant second city, Graz

With a range of cafes, excellent restaurants offering superb dining experiences and hidden art and design secrets, Graz is a destination off the established international tourist map. We follow FvF Editor Rachael Vance as she explores the capital of Styria and introduces us to a city that she will always return to. Set within a … Read More

Martin Usborne & Ann Waldvogel

In the bright East London publishing house, boxes filled with books are lined along the walls. Today, Martin and Ann are sitting among pages of artwork, text and photography as they finalize cover art for a new release set to come out this summer. “Which cover do you prefer?” Martin asks. “We like to ask … Read More

Jamie Brunskill

Jamie Brunskill’s flat in East London is the quintessential artist’s garret. Tiny, on the top floor of an old Victorian house and bathed in sunlight, it is brimful of his beautiful and strange things. These include a collection of photographs, old signs, rare books, mirrors, skeletons, plastic figurines, knives, old pharmacy bottles, strange tables – … Read More

Cass Calder Smith

Cass Calder Smith understands the dichotomies of space: urban and rural, public and private, modern and traditional. Dualities shape his own life, too: He grew up in New York and on a Californian commune. He worked as both an architect and a carpenter. And he designs restaurants as well as homes. His structures and home … Read More