VIVID recently celebrated its 25th edition. From the very first issue, the VIVID team has worked closely with the Office of Economic Development Düsseldorf. In this 26th issue, its director Theresa Winkels looks back on this successful magazine collaboration in an interview with VIVID editor Rainer Kunst, provides insights into her work and the development processes involved, and describes her close ties to the city.
WeiterlesenLouisa Clement's work has been displayed in numerous exhibitions around the world and she has been honoured with several awards, most recently the Bonn Art Prize. VIVID editor Rainer Kunst spoke to her about her training with Gursky, dealing with pressure and her own vulnerability, the power of art in the world and Düsseldorf as a centre for the arts.
WeiterlesenWith his exhibition "Wonderwalls. Art & Toys" at the NRW Forum in 2022, Selim Varol has become known to many people as a passionate art collector. He has also made a name for himself as a restaurateur, formerly with Café Toykio and, for a few years now, with the burger restaurant "What's Beef". In an interview with VIVID editor Rainer Kunst, he talks about what family means to him, his first business experience at as a trader at the flea market, the importance of hospitality in his life, being a life-long collector and his definition of success.
WeiterlesenAs Chief Growth Officer at the marketing agency Publicis Groupe in the DACH region and founder of the Creative Hive platform, Christoph Pietsch is very well connected in Düsseldorf's creative scene. He spoke to VIVID publisher Rainer Kunst about his favourite football club KFC Uerdingen, spectacular new business campaigns, the importance of a well-functioning city society and his deep roots in Düsseldorf.
WeiterlesenSarah Vieten has been the new managing director of Fashion Net e.V. for a few months now. She spoke to VIVID editor Rainer Kunst about Düsseldorf as a fashion location, the plans and visions she has for her networking work, her fascination with the fashion industry and the topic of failure.
WeiterlesenSince mid 2022, Mona Neubaur has been Minister for Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Protection and Energy as well as Deputy Minister President of the State of NRW. The minister spoke with VIVID editor Rainer Kunst about how climate neutrality and secure, affordable energy supply can go hand in hand, how NRW can remain competitive and how she maintains her own enthusiasm and optimism in the face of all the challenges.
WeiterlesenAs co-founder and former CEO of Just Spices, Florian Falk has achieved multi-million turnovers within ten years. With the sale to Kraft Heinz at the beginning of 2022, the Düsseldorf-based spice mix start-up continues to grow and progress in becoming a global brand. So it came as a surprise to many people when Florian announced his exit from Just Spices at the end of 2022. VIVID editor Rainer Kunst was keen to find out what prompted his decision, how the entrepreneur is now reinventing himself and where sustainable investments come into play.
WeiterlesenA truly creative mind buzzing with energy and hip hop in his veins. This sums up Phillip Böndel, the Co-Founder & CEO of “The Ambition” and Managing Director of Digital Consulting at the agency BUTTER pretty well.
WeiterlesenThe street magazine fiftyfifty, founded in Düsseldorf, is known far beyond the region and has many prominent supporters. VIVID editor Rainer Kunst spoke with managing director Hubert Ostendorf about entrepreneurship,
the current Housing First project, civic engagement and the future of fiftyfifty.
Aida Rizvo describes herself as a down-to-earth free spirit. Growing up as a child of so-called guest workers in the Ruhr region, she had a steep career at Henkel and C&A, among others, founded her own consulting company in Asia and is now CEO of the medium-sized company JEMAKO in Münsterland.
WeiterlesenDuring a walk in Benrath’s Schlosspark Marie-Eve Schröder ,Group Director DACH Region, spoke with VIVID publisher Rainer Kunst about plans and visions of Meta and the Metaverse, about data protection and fake news on the internet, the role of sustainability in a tech company – and about her love for the state capital.
WeiterlesenHow does an international airport deal with a global pandemic and the restrictions it imposes? Why is this place a key hub for all forms of transport? What role does climate neutrality play? And how can an airport become digitally transformed even further? VIVID publisher Rainer Kunst discussed this and much more with Thomas Schnalke, CEO of the international airport in Düsseldorf.
WeiterlesenDüsseldorf's Lord Mayor Dr Stephan Keller (CDU) has been in office for about nine months. On a joint racing bike tour, VIVID editor Rainer Kunst spoke with him about a very special start in office, future transport and economic policy, the importance of table tennis for Düsseldorf's health and the need for a 700-million-euro opera house.
WeiterlesenAs artistic director, Michael Becker has since 2007 provided the Tonhalle Düsseldorf with a profile that is unique in Germany. VIVID editor Rainer Kunst spoke with the musician and journalist about concert hall business in times of the pandemic, the art of simple communication and a rather loyal international audience.
WeiterlesenSince October 2017 Felix Krämer has been General Director of the Kunstpalast. Against the backdrop of a huge building site, VIVID-editor Rainer Kunst was in conversation with him about plans for the future, the museum business in the times of lockdown and the engagement of companies and people.
WeiterlesenFor almost 140 years, the Breuninger brand has stood for high-quality fashion. It can be experienced at Düsseldorf's Kö-Bogen in Germany's second largest flagship store since 2013. Andreas Rebbelmund, its Managing Director, spoke with VIVID publisher Rainer Kunst during a running session about leadership, multi-channel strategies and lessons learned during the Corona period.
WeiterlesenWith pen computers, tablets, pads and digital ink, Wacom is making the world a whole lot more creative – especially in Corona times. Stefan Kirmse, Senior Vice President Corporate Brand & Communications of the Düsseldorf-based driver of innovation, spoke with VIVID publisher Rainer Kunst during a running session through the media harbour about his job mission and the importance of creativity in this crisis.
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