The Brief

The Spotlight

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A monthly drop on the most intriguing creatives/creative movements

Nelson CarrilhoNelson, who welcomed us into his cultivated space, describes the way to channel African Humanism and the Black Body. To him, chains are what humanity cannot carry, and only those with humanity use their voice as power. He does it with his work.by Onelia Helene · 5 min read

Dream Unit, Teun BowmanThis conversation with Teun, co-founder of Dream Unit, takes us right to the centre of how creative thinking and a structured approach has shaped the very fabric behind one of Amsterdam’s emerging creative spaces. A space rooted in intentionality and community, Teun explains how Dream Unit is both a platform and a mobile space. In here, structure exists not as a looming presence but as a creative crutch; one that sustains both artists and the business itself in growing and evolving. In this interview, Teun reveals something that is perhaps not always at the forefront of emerging creative spaces: the importance of an administrative business model. A transparent approach to realising a creative space. Him and his co-founder: Evy, are different in their responsibilities but unitary in their mission, Teun’s intentional business and financial decisions meet Evy’s creative design to formulate a space at the heart of Amsterdam, geared towards channelling the creative energies of brands and…by Teodora Georgescu · 3 min read