Flight event: Axalp 2007

Ok, it's a bit early to announce but the Axalp event of the swiss army is taking place from October 9. to 11. this year. I've been there for two times already and it's really awesome flight-action with all types of military airplanes. Some "freaks" I met there last time told me it's probably the most exciting air show out there in Europe or even the world.

Check out swiss-sky or Patrouille Suisse for more infos.

Baselworld

Baselworld, the international jewlery and watch show is coming to an end today. From what I've heard, it was pretty impressive. For my part I was kind of reluctant to spend 45CHF entry fee to check out stuff I cannot afford (yet...).

The main afterparty spot was the area around the Acqua, remodelled as "Baselworld Village". I finally made it there yesterday evening, which was also the last chance as it was the last day. I can only say that Simon Lutz really has it. After pulling of Acqua and Baracca Zermatt, this is taking it to the next level. Regarding Basel nightlife I would say they're well ahead 2 or 3 years compared to the other locations in terms of concept and execution.



The village was using the whole area around Kuppel and Acqua, with lot's of possibilities to chill and very nice details like flowers, a huge fireplace etc. Some impressions below.

But the best part was the VIP lounge, where luckily the colleague of mine I went with had an entry card. This meant beer for free the whole evening and a stunning live performance of a very nice brasilian singer. Way to go...- looking forward to next year.


Check out the gallery for more pics of the village.

Monopol, Art & Liste

I currently have a test subsrciption of Monopol.

There's a cool article about the NY artist Dash Snow, looks like Jim Morrison and probably takes as many drugs as the Doors singer did once. Check this link for some impressions of his art. (you have to click on the dash..)

Also presented in the issue is the collection of an collector from Iran, Ebrahim Melamed. Those two works byFarhad Moshiri are from his collection, I find it's a pretty cool idea. The images are taken from here .



Talking of ART it has to be noted that ART2007 is opening soon on June 13th ! We of course all know when the official start is ... --- Not less important of course the young art fare in basel Liste2007 ! starting on June 12th.