One of the women who have achieved great renown in the art scene is Katharina Sieverding. Since the 1970s, she has been creating large-format montages on current social issues. Her best-known works include the photographic work “Schlachtfeld Deutschland” (Battlefield Germany) from 1978, a statement on the RAF era, and the poster campaign “Deutschland wird deutscher” (Germany becomes German) in 1993 in Berlin, which addressed the radical right-wing attacks after the fall of the Berlin Wall. An interview with the artist about art in times of the pandemic, her teacher Joseph Beuys and her political statements.

2021/21, People engVIVID Magazin15. April 2021Düsseldorf

Woman  of the world

The InterContinental on Königsallee is one of the top addresses in Düsseldorf, especially for international guests. Since 2016 Britta Kutz is its hotel manager. In an interview that took place beginning of November, at the start of the second lockdown, she talks about crisis management, cultural diversity and the desire to pack your bags.

2021/01, People engVIVID Magazin14. Januar 2021Düsseldorf, Opener, International

Kunst meets Felix Krämer

Since 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.

2021/01, People eng, Kunst trifft engVIVID Magazin14. Januar 2021Düsseldorf, Opener, International

The end of more

During the Covid19 crisis people spend most of their time at home. Working from home while meeting friends and family takes place virtually on the computer and restaurant visits are replaced by delivery services. What is the use of make-up and perfume, many have thought. How much has the consumption of cosmetics changed in the age of the face mask? Who are the winners? Are clean beauty and sustainable packaging the new drivers of the industry?
An interview with Catharina Christe, General Manager of the Prestige Division at Shiseido Germany in Düsseldorf in the Media Harbour.

2021/01, People engVIVID Magazin14. Januar 2021Düsseldorf, Opener, International

A life at the trade fair

For almost four decades Werner M. Dornscheidt has passionately shaped Messe Düsseldorf - most recently as Chairman of the Board. In an interview with VIVID, he talks about the most important achievements during this time, his relationship with the city – and what an Honorary Consul of Mexico actually does.

2020/ 03, People engVIVID Magazin20. Oktober 2020Düsseldorf, People, Messe

WHY DÜSSELDORF? Christin Schmidtfrerick

Having grown up in a tiny village of no more than 900 people in the rural Emsland region in northern Germany, Schmidtfrerick moved to Düsseldorf in 2018 for a work placement at Saatchi & Saatchi. And as the advertising agency offered her a fabulous job opportunity straight after, she decided to remain loyal to her beloved adopted home. As a talent manager, the 24-year-old ensures that other young people get enthusiastic about Düsseldorf – among other things through the initiative ‘Beyond Königsallee’.

2020/ 03, People engVIVID Magazin20. Oktober 2020Düsseldorf, People, WHYDüsseldorf, Königsallee

Kunst meets Andreas Rebbelmund

For 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.

2020/ 03, People eng, Kunst trifft engVIVID Magazin20. Oktober 2020Düsseldorf, People, breuninger

Information technology without emotions doesn’t work (eng)

Andrea Hendrickx is curiosity personified. The 52-year-old manages the German operations of the Indian technology company Infosys. In her private life, she is committed to environmental protection and development aid - and collects medical lasers. That in turn has made VIVID curious. Time for a chat!

2020/ 03, People engVIVID Magazin16. Oktober 2020Düsseldorf, Technologie, Umweltschutz, People

Global thinking is key

How can we assume more social and economic responsibility? And what is the pandemic’s effect on our path to a more sustainable society? Interview with Dr Estelle Herlyn, Professor of Sustainability at FOM Düsseldorf.

People eng, 2020/02VIVID Magazin20. August 2020Düsseldorf, Wacom, Kunst, Laufen

Kunst meets Stefan Kirmse

With 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.

People eng, 2020/02, Kunst trifft engVIVID Magazin20. August 2020Düsseldorf, Wacom, Kunst, Laufen

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