[Oakland] Makes
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[BUDAPEST] MAKES: LAYERED BEAUTY AND RESTLESS AMBITION
A walk along the Danube shows off the beauty of Budapest and will capture your attention immediately, but the creative pulse will inspire and stick with you for a long time. Beyond the architectural delights lies a hungry, emerging creative scene. The rise of nationalism and media censorship threatens to stifle this artistic growth, but the younger generation isn't moving away or giving up on the scene they have worked so hard to create. Welcoming and entrepreneurial, those connected to the scene are eager to show off all that Budapest has to offer. These designers, musicians, brewers and entrepreneurs are making waves.
WANT TO EXPERIENCE THE CREATIVE ENERGY YOURSELF...
Drink a beer at a ruin pub
See a film at one of the best arthouse cinemas
Take a soak at a bathhouse
Pop in and linger at a cafe
GET TO KNOW SOME OF THE PEOPLE & SPACES SHAPING BUDAPEST'S SCENE:
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[WELLINGTON] MAKES: SPIRITED COLLABORATION AND CLOSE-KNIT EXPERIMENTATION
Close-knit, relaxed, and a little bit kookie, Wellingtonians are constantly fueled by fantastic coffee and inspired by the nature surrounding this quaint city. You might be surprised that in a city of only half a million you will simply never run out of cultural experiences ranging from museums, to music venues to self-organized events and salons. Maybe it’s something in the water (or the wind) but Kiwis describe the arts scene here as both supportive and inviting.
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The easiest way to spark debate (or argument) in Vietnam is to ask someone if they prefer Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi. In addition to the deep, historic, political divisions between the largest cities of the North and South, each place also has its own modern, cultural identity.
Despite these differences, there is a palpable energy and excitement that can be felt in both cities. From graffiti artists touring the countryside to entrepreneurs taking risks to promote local artists, there’s an inspiring generation determined to build a creative culture across the country.
Most visitors spend a day or two in each city and leave. That is a mistake. These are cities to be savored. Whether it’s a world class cocktail bar in an seemingly abandoned building, or some of the best street food in Southeast Asia, there are surprises around every corner. Grab a coffee or beer outside of a local spot, sit on a tiny red chair, and watch the world go by.
WANT TO EXPERIENCE THE ENERGY YOURSELF…
Check out any one of Linh Nguyen’s three venues (Saigon Outcast, Rogue Saigon, SOMA Art Café, and check out the work of local artists around Ho Chi Minh City
Make friends while drinking bia hoi (at your own risk) and eating ribs in Hanoi. It’s an acquired taste, but an experience you shouldn’t miss.
Spend a quiet afternoon drinking coffee and writing at one of the many creative cafes. You’ll be sure to overhear an exciting conversation about someone’s next artistic endeavor.
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