Irish cailín Claire Monica Nolan is the founding artist and designer of Barkloud. She paints abstract art from bark rubbings of oak trees which she collects in different parks in Amsterdam. This month a Barkloud pop-up store has opened its doors. (..more)
Have you ever had a cake that was so beautiful, crazy or fun, that you were almost sad to eat it? Wouldn’t you want to though, have a cake that you’ll always remember? I found the person who can do exactly that. I stopped by CAKE Amsterdam, and talked to Zoe Elizabeth Gottehrer, who happens to create 2D and 3D cakes, besides making the most deliciously good looking cupcakes. (..more)
Art is fun. It can move people in a good or bad way, but it always has the ability to make people think. Not too long ago I met an artist quite different than your average painter. He’s a man with a boyish smile, a good chat and a lot of love for what he does. Overdose sat down to have a face to face with Frank E Hollywood, a kid who started by tagging walls and ended up exhibiting in the renowned Spiegelstraat. (..more)
Kermit tells us to be green, our city’s council offers 5 years of free parking when you drive electric and the Al Gores of this generation try to demonstrate the frightful consequences with very graphic imagery. Living a more conscious and responsible lifestyle has become more imperative in our day-to-day lives. We know what to do; be moderate with energy, separate your garbage, recycle and wear eco-friendly clothes. (..more)
From the ‘this love is eternal; I need your name on my body’ tattoo till the spur of the moment drunk tattoo.. Some of you have them, some of you want them and some of you cannot stand them. Many people have their bodies engraved with ink for numerous of reasons. Personally I never understood hype tattoos such as the tribal generation, but I can admire a well contemplated one. So where in Amsterdam do you go for a decent tag? Read on to find out! (..more)