“I do set design on movies. I like spending time creating new worlds. Especially on…

Written by Dijon June 27, 2014

“I do set design on movies. I like spending time creating new worlds. Especially on feature films, TV can be kind of flat. I worked on the Resident Evil films.”“Very cool. What’s your favorite experience building a set?”“A German film. It was set in medeivel times. A true story about a girl born in the country side who was very bright… Read More

“So cute! What’s his name?”“He’s a she, her name is Charlotte.”

Written by Dijon June 27, 2014

“So cute! What’s his name?”“He’s a she, her name is Charlotte.”… Read More

“We met at the Berghain. It’s an electro techno club.”“Is there a story about how…

Written by Dijon June 27, 2014

“We met at the Berghain. It’s an electro techno club.”“Is there a story about how you met?”“We don’t remember, it’s like a weekend festival. You spend 2 days inside partying so much you can’t even remember what goes on really.” Him – “I’m from Rome, I’m an architect. I’m going to get my PHD at the university once… Read More

“I moved here from San Francisco on a whim about 3 years ago and it…

Written by Dijon June 27, 2014

“I moved here from San Francisco on a whim about 3 years ago and it was definitely the right move for me. It’s the artistic mecca of Europe, maybe the world. And there’s a very high quality of life.”“That sounds nice. So why are you here? What’s your dream for your life?”“I want write a novel I’ve… Read More

“Are you two a couple?”“Yeah! We met on this street actually. I was walking by…

Written by Dijon June 27, 2014

“Are you two a couple?”“Yeah! We met on this street actually. I was walking by and I saw her withe her girlfriends and we made eye contact.”“And my girlfriends were all like ‘Why are you blushing so much?!?”“And then I walked by again.”“And then he walked by again.”“Then I finally got the courage to sit down and talk… Read More

“I moved here from the states for love about 10 years ago but it didn’t…

Written by Dijon June 27, 2014

“I moved here from the states for love about 10 years ago but it didn’t work out. Now I stay in Berlin for my daughter. She’s 8.”“What do you like to do here?”“I’ve done a lot of writing, I wrote a book about what’s it’s like to raise a daughter when her mother does everything in her power to keep you… Read More

“You two have great style. Where are you from?”Left - “We’re both German, but my…

Written by Dijon June 27, 2014

“You two have great style. Where are you from?”Left – “We’re both German, but my parents are Mongolish, even though I don’t look like it.”Right – “And my parents are from Vietnam.”“Cool, what do you do here?”Left – “I’m a fashion designer.”Right – “And I’m a costume designer.” “Have any good fashion advice?”“Yeah,… Read More

This guy didn’t speak any English and my German is not so good so I…

Written by Dijon June 27, 2014

This guy didn’t speak any English and my German is not so good so I just pointed to my camera and he gave me the thumbs up  After the picture I said ‘Danke’ and he said ‘Danke’ and we both just laughed and looked at each other. Read More

“We’re both from Sydney, but we just met for the first time today!”

Written by Dijon June 26, 2014

“We’re both from Sydney, but we just met for the first time today!”… Read More

“What do you do in the city?”“I’m a writer, I’m working on a piece about…

Written by Dijon June 26, 2014

“What do you do in the city?”“I’m a writer, I’m working on a piece about sex right now.”“Sounds interesting. Where are you from?”“Originally from Detroit, but I move around a lot. I could give you a list of cities and countries but it’s easier to just say, ‘I was deported from Malaysia in 2006, I think.’ If it… Read More

“It is necessary to love silence, but before you love silence you have had to…

Written by Dijon June 26, 2014

“It is necessary to love silence, but before you love silence you have had to have had noise.”-Colum McCann… Read More

“I like photography and I study graphic design, but I’m full time traveling right now.…

Written by Dijon June 26, 2014

“I like photography and I study graphic design, but I’m full time traveling right now. I was born in Chile, but I live in Stockholm.”… Read More

“You want try Korean walnut bread with-a red-a bean paste?”“I don’t have any cash, maybe…

Written by Dijon June 24, 2014

“You want try Korean walnut bread with-a red-a bean paste?”“I don’t have any cash, maybe only some change.”“How much you have?”“mmm…94 cents.”“Okay, you have.”“Thanks! I’m Garry, where are you from?”“My name Lea, I from Korea. I come stay with-a my sister, I like travel…very much. My favorite place are Netherlands, and Australia. Very nice… Read More

“What are you doing sitting in that suitcase?”“I’m selling all these clothes because I’m saving…

Written by Dijon June 24, 2014

“What are you doing sitting in that suitcase?”“I’m selling all these clothes because I’m saving money to go back to New York. That’s where I’m from.”“What brought you to Berlin?”“I’m in school here studying aesthetic philosophy.”“This is such an amazing place for art and culture.”“Totally, there are a lot of appointment only galleries you should… Read More

“For some reason I’ve been the support system for a lot of women in times…

Written by Dijon June 24, 2014

“For some reason I’ve been the support system for a lot of women in times of grieving and crisis. My sister had her baby 2 months premature…he was 3 lbs! So I went to be with them to help. Some women have had mental breakdowns and needed someone. Maybe they feel safe because I don’t judge them. Maybe these… Read More

“When I was little he used to take me on long walks. We would take…

Written by Dijon June 24, 2014

“When I was little he used to take me on long walks. We would take blocks into the woods and draw on them. That was our special time.”… Read More

“I’m from Barcelona. I am a photography retoucher, and since I grew my beard out,…

Written by Dijon June 24, 2014

“I’m from Barcelona. I am a photography retoucher, and since I grew my beard out, I model a bit.”“What are you doing here in Berlin?”“I’m waiting to meet my daughter, she’s at the University here. I will meet her and then go to London to meet my boyfriend. He is a photographer too.”“So when did you know you were gay?”… Read More

“I’m Dutch, I moved here to do graphic design. I like to do work about…

Written by Dijon June 24, 2014

“I’m Dutch, I moved here to do graphic design. I like to do work about heavy things that draw people into places they maybe wouldn’t otherwise go. I get my inspiration from magazines and the internet." … Read More

“I’m from Israel, but I live in Zurich. I do art exhibitions, I’m a visual…

Written by Dijon June 24, 2014

“I’m from Israel, but I live in Zurich. I do art exhibitions, I’m a visual consultant and graphic designer. I’m inspired by fashion and current culture. I work with artists because I want the idea of art to be approachable. Putting it in a place where everyone can understand it and feel comfortable around it. Not cold, I want to help… Read More

I caught up with Sophie from Humans of Berlin the other day, she’s a joy to be…

Written by Dijon June 24, 2014

I caught up with Sophie from Humans of Berlin the other day, she’s a joy to be around and if you’re not familiar with her project definitely check it out. I asked her, “What’s your favorite part of doing this?" she said "Meeting new people everyday, especially when you think you know what they’ll be like and then they surprise you. I… Read More

“How’d you two get together?”Him - “You tell it…and tell the truth.”Her - “Okay, we…

Written by Dijon June 24, 2014

“How’d you two get together?”Him – “You tell it…and tell the truth.”Her – “Okay, we were at an opening for a bar and he asked me out and I pass, because I was listening to the music. Then I see him 6 months later at the movies, but he is with a girl, so I pass again. Then I see him… Read More

“I’m a painter. My work is about identity. I’ve been working on a black and…

Written by Dijon June 23, 2014

“I’m a painter. My work is about identity. I’ve been working on a black and white series about my roots and my mother’s story. I grew up in Agde (France), Untermeitingen (Germany), Pretoria and Paris. My mother was born in Hanoi, my father in Wülfershausen. There’s a lot in there to explore.”… Read More

“We came here from Korea. We’re both artists. I’m a painter and a sculpter. He…

Written by Dijon June 23, 2014

“We came here from Korea. We’re both artists. I’m a painter and a sculpter. He is a video artist.”… Read More

“I come form a Spain. Eh…Madrid, you should go there, it’s very beautiful.”“What brought you…

Written by Dijon June 23, 2014

“I come form a Spain. Eh…Madrid, you should go there, it’s very beautiful.”“What brought you here?”“I was in Amsterdam and I didn’t like it. Is very easy travel around Europe. RyanAir is very cheap, but kinda crazy no? You used to be able to fly for 1 euro, but they get you other ways. Like charge $50 for a bag if… Read More