THE ART OF ZC
MAGAZINE
Dimitri Horta
EDITORIAL
Dear ZC readers,
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e are delighted to share with you the 4th edition of „The Art of ZC“. Our mission as promoters is to find talent and creativity and the list is endless! We want to reflect the connection between Switzerland and abroad. Local artist Dimitri Horta is a Swiss visionary who‘s paintings have been praised internationally. Viviana Chiosi and her colorful paintings give you a juvenile spectrum. Visiting Art Basel Miami last December gave us the opportunity to enjoy the rising liaison and interest there is between Art and Films with the presentation by TriBeCa shortlist of the documentary Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addiction. We visited the Young Arts Foundation, Scope, Design Miami, Pulse and many other satellites exhibitions growing around the art week in Miami.
Petra Burek is being featured as a talented artist with style, passion and enthusiasm. Van der Graaf couture is presenting her latest collection of schals and spring scarfs.
The Human Rights Watch Zurich is celebrating their 10th year anniversary with a ‚Voices for Justice‘ annual dinner in the Kunsthaus Zurich on the 12th of April. ZC is committed to protect and defend human rights. This is an entertainment and cultural online magazine and we want to include any creative figures we have in our community. Join us!
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CONTENTS creativity & inspiration
Dimitri Horta Petra Burek Viviana Chiosi Tribeca Shortlist Isaac Julian
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KazuHiro tsuji 15 Bulletin 16 Got talent 17 Influential woman 19 Hotel Chedi Andermatt 21 Van der Graaf Couture 23 Films 25
Swiss music awards 27 Social Suitsupply 29 ZC logo 31
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Dimitri Horta H
is Greek Mythologies are creatures half human half beast. Images with color, movement and power hiding in a world of chimera and surrealism. The ornaments and melancholic characters are suspended in a fantasy cosmos. Life or death, past or future, red or green, is this a dream or a nightmare? The immortals shape into a lightness of humankind. Floating contradictions within beauty.
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Your Project - Unique Design For Your Interior
Petra BUREK Interior Designer & Versatile Artist The options and possibilities vary by your wishes and general design of your interior. This “Art Design” can be transformed on many formats (art on canvas, print on wallpaper, poster, wall painting, pwc, mosaic or collage on glass). Sizing and specifications are fully customized to the needs of your interior. You don’t have to look anymore for existing art for your interior. Now, they can be created exactly just as you want them to be. Matching what you are looking for, in the style of artist you like, with the colors fitting well with your space and theme of your own story. Simply said, this is a new way to make and use art . It’s your creation. Together we will discuss your needs and wishes for the upcoming design of your piece. I will present you design ideas and create visuals displaying your art design within your interior. After approving design concepts, I will work on the actual art piece and you then receive your own personal art design. 7
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Irina Shayk, 2015, Oil on Canvas, 100 x 100 cm
The Kiss, 2014, Mixed media, 100 x 100 cm for Rafael Beutel and Mirjam J채ger 8
Viviana Chiosi
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Viviana Chiosi‘s love for boldly sketches are instantly recognized. A colorful technique of rearranging language and figures creating something entirely new. Personalized messages for a very animated cartoon audience.
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TriBeCa Shortlist
Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addiction
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TriBeCa Shortlist
Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addiction
We were delighted to attend an evening of film and art conversation at the Edition Hotel during Art Basel Miami. Presenting Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addict with a special screening. The ‚Salon‘ was moderated by Paper Magazine editor and founder David Herschkovits. David Koh, art documentary producer who has worked on the last three films that have won the Academy Award for Best Documentary (Citizenfour, 20 Feet from Stardom and Searching for Sugarman) gave insights about this unique film. Hip-Hop legend and artist, Fab 5 Freddy spoke about his early days as an artist and his admiration for Andy Warhol and Peggy Guggenheim who supported young artists such as Jackson Pollock. Peggy Guggenheim Collections is one of Europe‘s most visited modern art museums. Located in Venice‘ Grand Canal shows masterpieces from Cubism and Surrealism to Abstract Expressionism.
Peggy Guggenheim: Art Addiction www.tribecashortlist.com
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Stones Against Diamonds By Isaac Julien Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Arts Program
Inspired by the Brazilian architect, curator, writer and designer, Lina Bo Bardi, Isaac Julien‘s work explores the nature of inventiveness and creativity through one of the most important figures of the 20th century Latin American Modernist movement.
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Ice Cave
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Kazuhiro Tsuji Kyoto Make-up artist recreates giant silicone heads into sculpture portraits eight times bigger that human sizes. Beauty of stillness and illusion, Tsuji turns nature into realism. Getting a closer examination each pore, each natural hair captures emotion, expression and illusion. www.kazustudios.com
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Bulletin
Human Rights Watch Zurich Human Rights Watch is a non-profit, non-governmental human rights organization with 400 staff members around the world. Established in 1978, fact-finders, impartial reporters, effective users of local and international media channels are contributing to defend human rights. Experts including country lawyers, journalists, and academics from different nationalities and backgrounds work alongside with other staff members who support the pursuit of the frontline workers. Each year, Human Rights Watch publishes more than 100 reports and briefings to later meet with governments, the United Nations, regional groups and financial institutions to promote justice around the world. Defending the rights of the people worldwide, Voices of Justice dinners are held in 23 cities around the world to celebrate the relentless work and the courage of human rights defenders. Only this year 2016, they are exceptionally celebrating the 10th anniversary of Human Rights Watch in Zurich. The annual dinner will take place on Tuesday the 12th of April in the Auditorium of Kunsthaus Zurich. Registration is required. www.hrw.org/zurichvoicesforjustice 16
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INFLUENTIAL WOMAN TALK
Manuela Leonhard
Assistant of the Mayor of Zurich Manuela Leonhard Assistant of the Mayor of Zurich and mother of 4 children, 1 daughter and 3 sons, ages 29,27,25,23. 1. So Manuela tell us, what do you do? Manuela: I work as the Assistant of Corine Mauch, the Mayor of Zurich. I am responsible for her office management, her agenda, interview requests, her public appearances and attendances for speeches as well as her business trips.
We have managed very well so far but there is still room for improvement. So the ‚journey‘ is not over yet.
4. Tell us a bit more about your position as Ambassadress for the Zurich Tourism.. Manuela: I had this request to represent Zurich as one of its citizens who also works in Zurich. It was a great experience for me to make this short promotional video since Zurich is my most favorite place in the world. I really liked the idea of this campaign showing 2. What do you like most about your work? a city through the eyes of the inhabitants. I’m a proud Manuela: Always being in the ‚middle of the tornado‘ Ambassadress for Zurich and I carry this spirit with right where everything happens. It’s a daily challenge my own private journeys around the world. to be the ‚bottleneck‘ between the Mayor and the other side of ‚the rest of the world‘ giving the best for both sides, deciding what needs to be priority. I am a kind of natural fire wall. I like challenges and I like getting to know so many interesting people through my work. 3. Which improvements have you accomplished during your work? Manuela: It is a steady work between the Mayor and me to establish an environment that makes her accomplish her work in the best and most efficient way. That means a good communication and co-working together with everybody internally in the municipal Departments as well as all the people from outside. 19
5. How did your previous experience in the Gastro business help you to be where you are today? Manuela: The best thing about growing up in Gastronomy-Business (I grew up in a family who owned a restaurant in the countryside) and working in this environment is learning to deal with all kinds of people. It’s one the best schools to learn people skills. This helped me all along in my job journey to be where I am right now. Intuition towards other people can be a daily door opener.
8. Where would we find you in your spare time? Manuela: I like to join events, premieres, concerts, theatres, exhibitions – the cultural variety in Zurich is immense, dozens of events every day. Or you find me in an afterwork-meetings and networking-groups. Or you find me relaxing at Bea Petri‘s Schminkbar, enjoying beauty treatments and recovering from daily life. 9. Which are your favorite restaurants? Manuela: My favorite places for business lunches around the City Hall are: - Bauschänzli in summertime - Old Fashion Bar - Cocos Grill at Paradeplatz Sternengrill Bellevue for a fast lunch Always nice food and great, friendly staff. 10. Which is your favorite travel destination? Manuela: My favorite travel continent is Asia – which I learned on my trips as a former Flight Attendant. I love the people, climate and food there a lot. 11. What would we find in your fridge? Manuela: There is always lactose-free milk for my morning coffee and a bottle of Champagne in case there is something to celebrate at the end of the day.
6. You have become unconsciously, the representative of ‚the Swiss branding‘ and people recognize 12. And finally Manuela, which item identifies you? you for that.. Manuela: Red lips, red nails, red shoes....and for sure a Manuela: I learnt since I was a young girl that work loud laughing around the corner! is a good thing, a big part of one’s life so better like it than being the enemy of it. So whatever you do, do it fully and with enthusiasm. No matter if I represented my parents restaurant, the family hotel, Crossair/ Swiss International Airlines or now the City of Zurich...I have not only worked at these places, I was those places. Identifying with your work makes you a representative of that brand. Obviously other people see me this way too. 7. Do you believe in networking as an important aspect of anyone‘s business career? Manuela: If you are in a working world with a big diversity of topics and people, it is imperative to have a large network. It does not only help me for my job to get required contacts for the Mayor as fast as possible but also for me personally to get in touch with interesting and well educated people. If you miss today‘s world of Social Media, it doesn’t hurt you but you also miss a lot of information. Networking and being present in Social Media platforms is a personal thing, not everyone can deal with it. A lot of people are afraid to disclose privacy, but let’s be honest – anybody can find out personal information in today’s world of internet.
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www.thechedi-andermatt.com
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Fashion
Celeste van der Graaf Fashion designer Inspired by the fashion and designs from Africa and Asia, she created her iconic triangle maxi scarf for the modern woman.
The Triangle fringed Scarf Her dream turned into reality the moment the triangle-fringed scarf was born. The actual idea came to her when she flew back from Zurich to Tokyo. Celeste realized she was living in the hotspot for extravagant and luxury accessories where only top quality is appreciated. Upon arrival in Japan she started designing her first scarf the same evening. Her first designs of the triangle-fringed scarves were a huge success with women and men. During her time in Japan and Malaysia Celeste could take full advantage of the quality and quantity of the fabrics available in those countries. She broadened her horizon following her 23
mantra that nobody is too old to learn something completely new. She got schooled in the finesses of Japanese silk and silk-chiffon and learned all there is to know about Cashmere. From Italian silk manufacturers in Italy she learned the ins and outs of the production processes of her prints and designs. In April 2012 she showed her first fashion collection at the Royal Selangor Polo Club and the Residence of the Netherlands Embassy in Kuala Lumpur. Celeste moved back to Switzerland 2014. Today she has established her own atelier and manufacturing business in Uetikon am See. www.vandergraafcouture.ch
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FILMS WINTER Oscars 2016 The former world heavyweight champion Rocky Balboa serves as a trainer and mentor to Adonis Johnson, the son of his late friend and former rival Apollo Creed. Directed by Ryan Coogler. With Michael B.Jordan, Sylvester Stallone and Tessa Thompson.
Jack and his mother escape from the enclosed surroundings where the boy was kept all his life. Directed by Lenny Abrahamson. With Brie Larson, Jacob Tremblay and Sean Bridgers.
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A frontiersman on a fur trading expedition in the 1820 fights for survival after being mauled by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. Directed by Alejandro Gonzalez I単arritu. With Leonardo DiCaprio, Tom Hardy and Will Poulter.
Behind the scenes of a digital revolution, the portrait story of a man at the backstage of three products launches like the iMac. Directed by Danny Boyle with Michael Fassbender, Kate Winslet and Seth Rogen.
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Swiss Music Awards 2016 A night of just excellent beats! The 9th edition of the Swiss Music Awards took place in the Hallenstadion Zurich last 12th of February. With live performances of Dodo, 77 Bombay Street, Dua Lipa, Robin Schulz and Richard Judge, Seven and the amazing Sido The winners are...
Sophie Hunger 'Artist Award'
Bastian Baker 'Best Male Solo Act' and ' Best Act Romandie'
Stephanie Heinzmann 'Best Female Solo Act'
Dodo 'Best Breaking Act''
77 Bombay Street
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Damian Lynn 'Best Talent' Dua Lipa
Patent Ochsner 'Best Album,Best Group and Best Live Act
Peter Reber 'Outstanding Achievement Award'
Nickless 'Best Hit' Max Herre www.swissmusicawards.ch
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SOCIETY SPECIAL EVENTS
Roger Müller and ZC.
Cécile Dünner y Manuela Leonhard
ZC with Peter and Marie-Ida Borgts
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Petra Burek, Yasser Fornariz, Julian Connor and ZC
Stjepan Bastek y Oscar Martin.
Beat Mumenhaler, Agnes Hodel and friends
Diego Alejandro Rodríguez Sepúlveda y Amaru Rusterholz
Franzoli, Staatskellerei, Turicum Gin and ZC
Staatskellerei Zürich
Suitsupply Zurich celebrated their 1st anniversary with an impressive styling night event. A great gathering for the Swiss society lovers of men's most refined fashion.
Alf Heller, Rossita Nikolova y Mariana Spielmann.
Suitsupply stylists. Diego Alejandro Rodríguez Sepúlveda, Oskar Garcia, Maria Flames, Hong Zhang y Julian Connor.
www.suitsupply.com