Fiction Talks #8

Karol Radziszewski

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“Drink raki, and you’ll want to become a poet” – allegedly said Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Safiye Behar was born in 1890 in Pera, Istanbul, the daughter of a Jewish bar-keeper. She often spent time at the beer bar “Zeuve Birahanesi,” learn more
“Drink raki, and you’ll want to become a poet” – allegedly said Mustafa Kemal Atatürk. Safiye Behar was born in 1890 in Pera, Istanbul, the daughter of a Jewish bar-keeper. She often spent time at the beer bar “Zeuve Birahanesi,” known for its political discussions and passionate debates, lingering in the slow swirls of smoke. learn more

Tribute to Safiye Behar 

Michael Blum
They keep stretching the truth. It’s been quite a few weeks of my non-writing (and therefore increased-thinking) about Vera Frenkel and the fictional character Cornelia Lumstain that she’s created, as if Cornelia a writer and Canadian immigrant in Europe, lost learn more
They keep stretching the truth. It’s been quite a few weeks of my non-writing (and therefore increased-thinking) about Vera Frenkel and the fictional character Cornelia Lumstain that she’s created, as if Cornelia a writer and Canadian immigrant in Europe, lost between the two world wars and last seen in Paris where she rented a room. learn more

Secret Life of Cornelia Lumsden: A Remarkable Story 1979-86

Vera Frenkel
In October 2003, an unassuming red-and-white information booth appeared overnight in Vienna’s Karlsplatz, emblazoned with the Nike Swoosh, a website address, and the phrase: “Nikeplatz (formerly Karlsplatz).” The installation, seemingly backed by the global sportswear brand Nike, claimed that the learn more
In October 2003, an unassuming red-and-white information booth appeared overnight in Vienna’s Karlsplatz, emblazoned with the Nike Swoosh, a website address, and the phrase: “Nikeplatz (formerly Karlsplatz).” The installation, seemingly backed by the global sportswear brand Nike, claimed that the historic square had been renamed Nikeplatz, mimicking the corporate naming practices commonly seen in sports learn more

Nike Ground (2003)

Eva & Franco Mattes