Different places. Different expressions.
But often the same underlying thing: people finding their way of showing up.
Kinshasa qualifies
It’s been a little while since the moment itself, but still worth revisiting.
The Democratic Republic of Congo recently qualified for the World Cup for the first time in 52 years: a milestone that naturally meant more on the streets than on paper.
Photographer Nathanael Milambo captured the atmosphere in Kinshasa for COPA90, and it’s the kind of coverage that reminds you what football can look like at its most unfiltered.
Crowds spilling into the streets, music, movement, and a shared sense of occasion.
If you haven’t seen it yet, it’s worth a few minutes.
Milk Magazine
A quieter corner of the internet, but one we keep coming back to.
Milk Magazine has built a universe around modern family life. Not in a polished, aspirational sense, but in a way that feels considered and real.
Across cities and cultures, they document how young families shape their homes and routines. Not so long ago, they visited our good friend, footballer Mathias Zanka and his family portraying dynamics and balance.
Inspiration is sometimes just about how people choose to live.
Poop by
At this year’s Venice Biennale, Austrian artist Florentina Holzinger presents a work titled Poop.
It’s a physically demanding performance that leans into themes of the body, control, and discomfort, and it has, unsurprisingly, divided audiences.
Some see it as excessive. Others as necessary.
Either way, it stands out in a setting where much can otherwise blend together.
Not for everyone, but interesting to see how far performance art continues to push its boundaries.
Meanwhile, back home this weekend
This weekend, the city shifts again.
The Copenhagen Marathon takes over the streets and even if you’re not running, it’s one of those moments where the whole city feels connected.
Crowds lining the route and music is popping up in corners all over town. It’s a beautiful portrait of how people actually are capable of showing up for each other in a very simple way.
If you’re around, it’s worth stepping outside for.
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A look into Kinshasa through those who move within it. The Kin-Riders and Tato work in the open, shaped by the same streets, the same rhythm. Different expressions, shared ground.
A few observations from Copenhagen. Bicycle season, unexpected delays, fries between meetings, and the smaller moments that tend to stay with you longer than expected.