Month: October 2003

  • Tony Shee, managing director, Kinnarps

    Written by: Anita Lišková Art: Nenad Vitas What did you want to be when you were a kid? I am still a kid. Which hero from a novel would you like to be? Tom Thumb – I have the height. Who is your favorite fictional character? Darth Vader, I love his breathing style. What truth…

  • October 2003

    Compiled by Marie Šrámková Photo: archiv Asian “Underground” Photo: Archiv In the UK the members of the band Badmarsh & Shri are seen as the leading representatives of contemporary Asian dance music, the so-called Asian Underground. Within the framework of the long-term United Colors of Akropolis project and with the support of the British Consul…

  • The best of Tel Aviv

    Written by: Anita Lišková & Todd Shaw Photo by: allphoto images Not yet a century old, Tel Aviv sprung up from the desert near Jaffa, soon becoming a sanctuary for refugees from all over the world. While the lively avenues, big squares and buzzing nightlife draw comparisons from locals to New York, the climate leaves…

  • Resto Café Le Patio: Hot plates, hot coffee

    Written by: John Letzing Photo by: Dorothea Bylica A Spanish specialty is added to Café Patio’s signature blend of wicker and potted palms, attracting both finicky eaters and chic shoppers. Tourists ambling into the back streets of Prague’s Staré Město quarter are confronted with a scene that’s more Kabul than central Europe. There is, in…

  • The Bacchus Report: Secrets of the depths

    Written by: Libor Ševčík Once upon a time, an original idea occurred to the owners of the Lechovice wine cellars. The resulting tradition is the stuff of fairy tales. věroslav sixt One of the enterprise’s leading personalities, Jiří Kalaš, who has a degree in engineering, is a passionate diver. So it’s no secret to him…

  • Absurd combinations

    Written by: Štěpánka Strouhalová Photo by: Věroslav Sixt Rony Plesl Arising from the waters of Czech design, glass artist Rony Plesl brought to local awareness a fresh view, a perfect craft, and even comprehensive design know-how. ONE YEAR AGO this former glass-work teacher at SUPŠ (Secondary School of the Applied Arts) in Železný Brod and…

  • Comfort & contrast

    Text: David Creighton Photo: David Raub Located in Vinohrady, Americká Park is a new development, consisting of three apartment blocks and one extended-stay hotel, on a 8,000 m2 site. ORCO PROPERTY GROUP, which builds luxury hotels and residential developments, has long seen the site as an opportunity to add to its notable range of exclusive…

  • September 2003

    Compiled by Anita Lišková “I’ve never been a monster. I’ve never been in the position of either Klaus or Zeman, so I couldn’t demonstrate all of my negative aspects. I’m leaving to meet bright new tomorrows.” – US senator Jan Ruml on his departure from the political scene. “The only thing I consider really dangerous…

  • Look & Listen

    Written by: movies Punch Drunk Love Paul Thomas Anderson’s extremely odd comedy follows the bizarre romance that blossoms between the emotionally-stunted owner of a small business and a mysterious woman whom he meets through one of his seven overbearing sisters. While not Anderson’s best work, his micro-managing of Adam Sandler is commendable, and certain scenes…

  • Renault Scénic II: A family friend

    Written by: Jan Tuček Seven years ago Renault launched the Scénic, a family car and the first compact MPV on the market. More than two million cars later, the new Scénic II is here to continue the campaign. DISTINCTIVE at first glance, the Renault Scénic II features sharper lines and large glass body surface. Its…