Incoming! EPIC weekend on the way here in Berlin – so I’ll cut the crap and skip straight to the awesome. Viel Spaß!
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Thursday 2nd August
Too Young To Be Old @ Idrawalot Gallery Spanish graphic designer and illustrator CHÍA opens her solo exhibition at Neukölln gallery Idrawalot.
Artist Spotlight – CHÍA (Lucía Walter)ADRN
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Jonah Matranga @ White Trash Fast Food
Former frontman of post-hardcore legends Far gets acoustic and emotional at WTFF.
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live: JONAH MATRANGA (onelinedrawing/newendoriginal, singer/songwriter, US) + PETULA (postsomething) – White Trash Fast Foodat the Restaurant JONAH MATRANGA (onelinedrawing/newendoriginal, singer/songwriter, US) Jonah Matranga is essentially unique. His music i…
Y€$ 1 €UROSHOP @ Retramp Gallery
Curious art happenings at this ”discount pleasure dome and the future of shopping!” Until Sunday all (redundant) items can be bought for €1… used once and then thrown away.
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Billie Ray Martin live show / DVD release party @ Art’otel City Centre West
Berlin’s “queen of electronic soul” pays tribute to Andy Warhol in five films, screened for the first time, alongside a live performance and DJ set.
Billie Ray Martin X Andy WarholWe’re big fans of both Billie Ray Martin and Andy Warhol, which is why we’re looking forward to the latest project from Berlin’s “queen o…
Friday 3rd August
Berlin International Beer Festival
Three days of sampling beers from the Baltics… PROST!
16. Internationales Bierfestival 2012The 16th International From August 3rd to 5th , 2012 The motto of 2012 is ” Beers of the region of the Baltic Sea ” The festival beers of…
Coffee Academy’s Grand Opening
Coffee Circle’s cafe, with its admirable philosophy “Life is Long Enough for Hand-Made Coffee“, finally opens its doors.
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FUZI UVTPK meets Salon Renate
Idiosyncratic “ignorant” ink artist does all-night tattoo sessions in Neukölln’s Salon Renate.
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Saturday 4th August
Berlin Slowlympics
Come down to Tempelhof to see our team “Slow Runnings” disgrace ourselves at Slow Travel Berlin’s silly alternative to the Olympic Games. It’s for charidee!
Berlin SlowlympicsAs some of you already know, on the 4th August 2012 we will be hosting the Berlin Slowlympics. Timed to coincide with the London Olympics…
Sunday 5th August
Traditional Sunday Roast @ Agora Collective
Meat and two veg (and Yorkshire puds AND gravy!!!!!) at Berlin’s coolest co-working space.
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Nowkölln Flowmarkt
Neukölln’s raddest flea market sets up along Maybachufer.
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The Istanbul Sommer Tee Garten
The opening of a unique summertime eventthat aims to bring people from all walks of life together to share Turkish tee, games and conversations in Neukölln.
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Ever since we got our first tattoos at AKA, we’ve been itching (not literally!) to get more. No matching designs this time, though. As I’m a little more impulsive than Zoë, and a lot less concerned about what is indelibly inked onto my body, I went ahead without her for tattoos two and three. Having said that, she still plays a part in the designs – she was there at the Fischerspooner concert where we saw the neon light that was basis for the upside-down pyramid on my right arm, and she *is* the Z that now appears on my ring finger.
If you like these, and are looking for sharp tattoos with poker-straight lines, I totally recommend Ana at White Light Tattoo. I have a bunch more tattoo ideas in my head, and I’ll be getting them all done there!
We’ve been meaning to get tattoos for a long time, something permanent to symbolises our love and life together. When we got married, we talked about inking the deal with something (literally) in the place of rings – but, looking at David Duchovny’s finger tatt, I’m glad we didn’t. It took a second life-changing experience to make up our minds: the move to Berlin. If you don’t care what our matching tattoos mean, skip straight to the pretty pictures of them and the place we got them – AKA Berlin – but if you do care, read on…
Moving to Berlin is (one of) the best thing(s) we’ve ever done, überlin represents the move, and now these two little squares symbolise überlin (they’re the pixelated umlauts that sit above the “u” on our logo). This blog is our memoir, our media, our Meinungen, and has put us in touch with some of the most incredible people we’ve ever met – and are yet to meet. It’s worth celebrating, and we could think of no better way to immortalise it than with indelible ink. Thanks Sarah from AKA Berlin for making it happen!
I like your blog, I am glad that I have finally found and read it. And I come soon in Berlin:) I would be happy if you answer me – I understood, that your tattoo-master was Sarah – what is her full name? Did you write her in advance to discuss the appointment and the style and type of your new tattoo? I would also like to make a tattoo at AKA, that’s why I ask you and I would be glad to be given some instructions:) Thanks!
Sarah Bolen, I think. But I don’t think she works at AKA any more But the whole AKA crew are great – get in touch with them here: https://akaberlin.com/contact/
I really like your tattoos! A friend and I also want to go to AKA for our first tattoos, but we’re afraid AKA is quite expensive.. May I ask you if your tattoos were expensive?
Most tattoo parlours have a minimum spend, which was €60 at AKA. Given that our tattoos were very small and very quick, I guess they were expensive. The best idea is to contact them with your idea and ask for a quote.
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I’m gaining enough weight to never need a belt again. #winning Seen my new(ish) ink? https://uberlin.co.uk/new-tattoos/ Totally getting more and more and MORE!
I love this tattoo!! I’m planning to get a rectangle in a similar place on my forearm. Love the meaning behind yours, though – brilliant concept and nicely done!
Wow, thanks for the comments everyone – well, everyone except Lauren! It’s always nice to get positive feedback about both the blog and the permanent marks on our bodies. We’ve got plans for plenty more – watch this space
Thanks so much Sarah! looking forward to seeing your new tat soon. Really glad you like the blog and we’d love to swap links if you’re up for it as well?
Really really lovely tats guys. Beautiful photos as ever.
Lisa made an excellent point though. You get that done it looks very very cool. If we got that done we’d look ridiculous. Lisa would have to have hers on her shoulder and mine below the elbow just to line up.
Awwwwhhhh! I love it! James u look so much like your Dad in one photo! hope to visit u both in Berlin soon ???? Here’s to many more years of happiness, oomlauts! xxx
Hah, I thought about that when I wrote my comment. But the tattoos aren’t cute or adorable, YOU TWO are. That’s different. And they must know that the act of getting matching tattoos is an act of love and that is puppy-cute and kitten-adorable.
These look amazing, I’m very inspired!
Thanks! I’m already planning the next one: https://pinterest.com/pin/178455203954483799/
If you ever go to Mexico or Los Angeles, don’t show that ring finger please….
Oh no, have I got a gang tattoo?!
arms like stilton cheese!!!!l
love them they are cool
haha that’s just my mottled skin!
Aw!!!