Kon Hans Traveler

BIRKE vol.II "the watchful tree" by  "Forvitinn" Aris Chantzopoulos For those lucky enough to be in Berlin during November and December, a unique fairy tale- exhibition is taking place in CELL63 Art Platform , in Neükolln.  In the heart of the cold winter, a world of mysterious sylvan beings is being brought to existence by the genuine imagination of a young Greek artist, Aris, known as “ Forvitinn ”.  It is as if the woods and their majestic spirit come alive to share with us their inner secrets, dark and mischievous, like the human soul.  At the end, it is nature that reflects our inner beings and only through nature can we sometimes conceive our deepest and darkest desires. "Hybrids, half human-half birch tree figures, in their everyday habits, are placed in between the barks of a forest, spreading their branches trying to show us their presence.. Creatures of high sexual  behaviour , emotional, curious, social, lonely, eccentric, aggress

Visting TAF in Athens, Eharcheia downtown district and finding out the secrets of the finest coffee in the city! by Kon Hans At a recent article in Buzzfeed.com , a big praise was given to the coffee culture (among other things!) of the Greek capital: Athens has more cafes than Paris and Rome have, and even a greater worship towards the fresh aroma of the coffee and its strong flavor.  After being to TAF at Benaki Street, a small café and a coffee grinder at the same time, and meeting Christos Loukakis, an awarded barista, I could only agree to the above statement after drinking the third espresso! Q. How long have you been a barista? A. I have been a barista for about 14 years. It has been a conscientious choice; I have even abandoned my studies to follow my vocation, as I believed it to be back then.   Afterwards, I have realized that it was the right choice for me, and TAF has played a significant role in this. Q. What is being a barista for you, what is you