• The Altersea Opera: a journey of displacement and belonging

    Written by Natalia Muntean

    A poetic story exploring the tensions between the desire to stay and the need to leave, The Altersea Opera will dominate the Nordic Pavilion during this year’s La Biennale di Venezia. The Pavilion will transform into a dragon ship powered by magical sails filled with stories and mythological water creatures trying to find their way back to their places of origin, conceptualised by the Swedish artist Lap-See Lam.

    The imaginary ship is based on the Floating Restaurant Sea Palace, a Chinese dragon ship built in Shanghai and decorated by master craftsmen. The three-storey vessel served as a restaurant in Gothenburg before becoming a ghost ship at Gröna Lund theme park in Stockholm. Lap-See Lam found it dilapidated and moved it to a boatyard in the Stockholm Archipelago. Now the giant dragon’s head prow will travel from the Arctic archipelago to the Venetian lagoon.

    The audio-visual installation is influenced by various sources, such as the Red Boat Opera Company and themes of belonging, mobility, and generational loss, central to Lap-See Lam’s work. The Swedish artist explores the effects of displacement on people and objects across different contexts and times, digging into the depths of generational loss.

    The work on the 2024 edition of the Nordic Pavilion is led by Moderna Museet in Stockholm. In collaboration with Asrin Haidari, curator of Swedish and Nordic Art at the museum, Lam has invited artist Kholod Hawash (Finland) and composer Tze Yeung Ho (Norway), as well as singers, costume designers, filmmakers, and a certified bamboo scaffold engineer, to contribute. 

    The 60th International Art Exhibition – La Biennale di Venezia will take place between 20 April and 24 November 2024, with the official inauguration happening on the 18 April 2024.
    Photo: Mattias Lindbäck/Moderna Museet

  • Eleven Favorite Beauty Products

    ELEVEN FAVORITE BEAUTY PRODUCTS

    Written by Elva Ahlbin

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    Enhancing your natural beauty with the right products can make all the difference in your daily routine. In this article, I will be sharing some of my current favorite beauty products that have become essential elements of my daily routine. These carefully selected items offer exceptional quality and performance, making them indispensable for achieving a flawless and radiant look.
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    1. OPTMZD Skin 24-Hour Routine SPF 30 Calming & Protecting Day Cream
    The OPTMZD Skin 24-Hour Routine SPF 30 Calming & Protecting Day Cream is a skincare essential that provides comprehensive protection and nourishment for your skin. This multi-tasking day cream offers broad-spectrum SPF 30 protection, shielding your skin from harmful UV rays while keeping it hydrated and calm throughout the day. With its lightweight, non-greasy formula, it's the perfect base for makeup application and an essential step in your daily skincare regimen.


    2. Sisley Phyto-Teint Perfection
    For a flawless complexion Sisley Phyto-Teint Perfection is an ideal foundation choice. It offers even and natural-looking coverage while caring for your skin. Its lightweight, silky formula seamlessly blends in, leaving your skin looking fresh and radiant. With long-lasting coverage and a range of shades, it's an essential product for achieving a flawless base.


    3. Hickap Bronze and Contour Icy Chai

    Achieve a sculpted, sun-kissed look with the Hickap Bronze and Contour in the shade Icy Chai. This versatile product effortlessly contours and defines facial features while imparting a natural, warm glow. Its blendable formula allows for seamless application, making it a must-have for creating dimension and radiance.


    4. H&M Beauty Do-it-All-Stick Sweetness Dahlia
    The H&M Beauty Do-it-All-Stick in Sweetness Dahlia is a versatile multi-use product that adds a pop of color to your cheeks, lips, and even eyes. Its creamy texture blends seamlessly, providing a natural flush of color for a fresh and youthful appearance. This convenient stick is perfect for on-the-go touch-ups and simplifies your beauty routine.


    5. LH Cosmetics Shaping Light Rose Glow
    For a radiant glow, look no further than LH Cosmetics Shaping Light Rose Glow. This highlighter imparts a beautiful rose gold shimmer to accentuate your cheekbones and other areas you wish to illuminate. With its silky texture and subtle yet impactful glow, it's perfect for achieving a fresh and youthful look.


    6. Minolei Oil-Absorbing Powder
    Say goodbye to excess shine with Minolei Oil-Absorbing Powder. This versatile product effectively absorbs oil, providing a matte finish that lasts all day. Its lightweight formula is suitable for all skin types, making it a go-to solution for a fresh, shine-free complexion.


    7. XBrow Micro Sculpting Brow Pencil
    Achieve perfectly sculpted brows with the XBrow Micro Sculpting Brow Pencil. Its fine tip allows for precise application, filling in and defining brows with natural-looking results. This long-lasting formula ensures your brows look flawless all day long.


    8. NYX Duck Plump
    Achieve extreme gloss and pigmented results in one simple swipe with NYX Duck Plump. This lip product offers maximum intense color with minimal effort, providing a vibrant and long-lasting finish. Enriched with ginger, it plumps and hydrates your lips, giving them a fuller appearance that lasts. Available in both transparent and super-pigmented shades, NYX Duck Plump is the perfect choice for luscious lips that make a statement.


    9. Chanel Beauty's 31 Le Rouge
    Chanel Beauty's 31 Le Rouge is the epitome of exclusivity, drawing inspiration from the iconic address of 31 rue Cambon, the birthplace of CHANEL creation. This exceptional lipstick not only provides rich, enduring color but also serves as a firming, smoothing, and moisturizing lip care product, offering a comprehensive approach to lip beauty and care.


    10. By Terry Lash-Expert Twist Brush Mascara
    For luscious, voluminous lashes, look no further than the By Terry Lash-Expert Twist Brush Mascara. This innovative mascara features a dual-action brush that can be twisted to lengthen or volumize your lashes, allowing you to customize your desired look with ease. Its smudge-proof and long-lasting formula ensures that your lashes stay beautifully defined all day long, making it a must-have for any makeup enthusiast.


    11. L'Oréal Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist
    Lock in your makeup look with the L'Oréal Infallible 3-Second Setting Mist. This lightweight, micro-fine mist sets makeup in place for up to 24 hours, ensuring a fresh and flawless finish. Its quick-drying formula provides a smooth, dewy result, making it an essential step in any makeup routine.


    These carefully curated beauty products are a testament to the transformative power of high-quality cosmetics and skincare. Whether you're looking to perfect your everyday makeup routine or achieve a radiant, flawless complexion, these products offer exceptional performance and versatility, making them indispensable additions to your beauty collection.

  • skincare: Embryolisse lait creme concentre
    base: M.A.C Face and body foundation + Madara The concealer
    brows: Dashl brow filler pencil medium
    lips: M.A.C lip pencil “talking points”
    pink heart around the face: M.A.C connect in color eyeshadow palette Rose Lense.
    mascara: Essence I love extreme mascara


     

    Heart of glass

    photography by josefine bäckström by Lovisa
    Left image
    skincare Embryolisse lait creme concentre
    base M.A.C Face and body foundation + Madara The concealer
    eyes Beauty Act - vibrant to go palette + Urban Decay - moondust palett
    brows DASHL brow filler pencil
    Right image
    skincare Embryolisse lait creme concentre
    base M.A.C Face and body foundation + Madara The concealer
    blush Caia blush stick Cotton Candy
    skincare Embryolisse lait creme concentre
    base M.A.C Face and body foundation + Madara The concealer
    blush Caia blush stick Cotton Candy
    mascara Essence I love extreme mascara
    skincare Embryolisse lait creme concentre
    base M.A.C Face and body foundation + Madara The concealer
    eyes Beauty Act - vibrant to go palette + Urban Decay - moondust palett
    brows DASHL brow filler pencil

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