For our new re.story, we took a look around Munich's queer scene and spoke to various women about their lives and their tireless efforts on behalf of the LGBTQI+ community. They tell us their personal stories of times of change and resistance, the challenges and successes of their work and how they have built a strong network today.
We visited Petra, a calligrapher from Munich, in her studio and in her exhibition. Her story shows how a small moment, a chance encounter and a phone call can turn your life in a completely new direction. Petra has a degree in communication design and worked as an art director for agencies for many years. Today she pursues her passion as a calligrapher...
Marlene, an artist and art teacher, lives with her family in a beautifully furnished house in the rural part of Munich. Together with her husband, three children, a cat and a dog, she has created a harmonious home that combines creativity and cosiness. Large glass doors make her studio, which is also located in her home, appear bright. Here...
Oilcloths are great for everyday use - they are an environmentally friendly alternative to cling film and help to make the household plastic-free. Here is a step-by-step guide to making your own oilcloth, it's quick and easy: Here's what you need: And here's how: Done!
Ji's small flower shop ‘Chaska Nawi’ is located in a Munich street, between restaurants and offices. It smells of fresh flowers as you walk past. You simply have to stop and take a look in the lovingly decorated shop window. Ji has a very special flair for colour and aesthetics, which is reflected in her bouquets. We...
For International Women's Day on 8 March, we visited JUNO in Munich. The organisation brings refugee women together and helps them to find their feet in their new home. JUNO offers many opportunities and activities where the women can contribute their talents, learn new skills and take part in various programmes. The day at JUNO was...
Christmas is just around the corner - again! You know when December goes by so quickly and you still haven't got all your presents together a week before Christmas? No problem! Here's a little DIY for you that not only appeals to everyone, but is also really practical. Of course, it's also great...
We visited Julia in her small patisserie in Munich. Cinnamon buns, glazes, cake bases and pistachio biscuits - Julia conjured up all of this on this day and we were allowed to accompany her. The smell of the fresh pastries was very tempting! Stay tuned, because she's sharing another delicious recipe with us here. Hello Julia, you are...
If you want to create something new with materials you've had lying around for a long time anyway, then you've come to the right place! We no longer want to spend money on small knick-knacks, but rather create last-minute gifts or collector's items for ourselves with cool DIY projects. KNOT BAG The Japanese KNOT BAG is perfect for...
Iris works as a graphic designer in her own advertising agency ‘AGENTEN UND FREUNDE’ in Munich. Among other things, she designs games, books and catalogues and develops creative concepts for companies. The freelance graphic designer has her own Pilates studio in Munich's beautiful Schwabing neighbourhood. She and her colleague Julia showed us a range of exercises that are good for the body.