highlights - 10.09.2011 | euromaxx

In 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 WorkGerhard 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.

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