Photographer, Berlin David's first venture in fine art photography was "Scarscapes", a series of photographs of scars that turn into landscapes when shot from close-up. David's smile is contagious & his personal strength is inspiring. Learn why!

Musician, Syracuse Gui Hargreaves is a new author & craftsman of Brazilian music, bringing traditional & popular elements to his musical poetry. His voice, accompanied by his guitar, creates a sound sphere, paradoxically light & dense.

Multimedia artist, Rome Simona, a multimedia creative curmudgeon, writes novels, makes collages & produces short films inspired by Nature, Conrad, Arabic majolicas, Colette, cats, traditional Italian food & human empathy.

Jazz Orchestra, Syracuse Under the direction of Sebastiano Benvenuto Ramaci, HJO interprets rare & popular jazz arrangements of the 1920’s and 1930’s. Adding to the ensemble’s uniqueness is the festive atmosphere they create, providing a joyous musical experience!

DJ collective, Turin Funk Shui Project is one of those must-know "Struggle Funk" groups for those passionate about hip hop. Combining rap with funk in a unique way that results in a fresh & versatile style that sets them apart.

Artist, Berlin Jose is a Chilean experimental artist currently based in Berlin yet always traveling the world to find new techniques for the development of his art. From simple imagery Jose weaves his way towards beautiful intricate collage masterpieces.

Artist, Paris A former illustrator for i-Max, Yang Yang's Chinese ink paintings are as graceful as the hand that drew them. Read about our day spent together on a Parisian rooftop here!

Photographer, Turin Covered in tattoos, braless & extremely ironic on social media, Chiara has an eye that turns even the drabbest situation to fab! Born in Naples, Chiara lives in Turin & spends most of her time on sets in Milan.

Band, Rome A protean melting pot of classic ready-to-wear & contemporary minimalist, blockbuster soundtracks & Renaissance ballads, Middle Eastern & Slavic tainted by original ad libitum-novel-psychotic reinterpretations of the most varied & contrasting sound material.

Musician, Berlin Sasha began studying classical piano at age 7; by 8 he performed his first concert of original compositions. A contemporary composer, pianist, improviser, singer & concept-creator, he utilizes industrial, avant-garde & classical elements.

Concept Space, Syracuse MOON (Move Ortigia Out of Normality) is a cultural center, cafe, dance/theater/yoga studio & exhibition space. It is run by a community of individuals sharing visions, projects, ideas, actions, information & knowledge.

Photographer, Syracuse Femininity, discovery and solitude are at the heart of Pugliese photographer Simona Maria Cannone's company Zonzo Web. She loves storytelling and believes that the best way to do this is by traveling the world and seeking these tales out.

Concept Space, Lugano A circle for cultural emancipation, TURBA exists far beyond the normal rhythm of Lugano. With an exotic drink menu & even more exotic roster of artists Thurs-Sat nights, TURBA's a surefire way to step outside the norm.

Designer, London Danish-born Peter Jensen is one of London fashion’s most cherished and recognisable figures. Known for a mastery of colour and print, including the signature rabbit motif, the brand incorporates charm and wit into wearable clothing.

Photographer, London "No matter how static the subject, I always intend to invoke a sense of narrative; these narratives, however, are not imposed upon the viewer, but are intended to lead them towards their own ending."

Concept Space, Berlin Translated from Russian "Kvartirnik" means "Small gathering inside the apartment"& that's exactly what curator Dina Nour delivers with her concert series popping up in Germany, Italy, France & her native Kazakhstan.

Stylist, Turin Olympia is a stylist to the stars and strong women worldwide who works between Turin & Milan. If something inspires her, she jumps on board, but most of the time, she's busy setting her own trends.

Lifestyle Space, Copenhagen A creative space where music, art & personal style collide, Studio Travel was born to be something different than just a vintage shop. It is a transient container where people are able to share their thoughts, values & ideas.

Designer, Montreal Inspired by cityscapes & extremely nostalgic, Alex Watson's love of travel inspired her minimalist airplane tattoo & fashion label Aleur. Her clothes are unisex, live-able, and lovable.

Artist, Copenhagen Visual artist, author & lecturer, & renowned Founder of ARTMONEY & COPENHAGEN ART CLUB, Lars Kræmmer changes his life every 7 years by jumping over a white line. Learn more about Lars on my BLOG!

Band, Montreal/London 3-D's hailing from London, Dan, David & Duncan form Electronica band DEMS. Aside from composing music for an impressive roster of creative campaigns, the crew creates all their own music videos & visual effects to boot!

Designer, Milan Always the most stylish man in the room, Francesco was quick to make an impact in the design world. Freshly graduated from fashion school, in 2014 he opened Overtake Studio, menswear made-to-measure.

Musician, Copenhagen Russian singer-songwriter Julia Maysova (Milasa) writes ballads tinged with sadness & philosophical contemplation. Moving compositions filled with the breath of live instruments, the scent of Russian folk tunes & soft electronic-acoustic blues.

Artisan, Lugano The man behind the brand once built boats faster than any on the market. Now, he builds guitars & basses more versatile and pleasing to the ear than any musician has ever played. Lengardo guitars = like buttah!

Photographer, Copenhagen "The only true source of art is our heart, the language of a pure, childlike spirit." These words by Caspar David Friedrich inspire Alberto Grasso's sensitive style of photography. The man is curious like Albert Einstein!

Graphic Artist, Montreal Shayna Dwor is a tiny bundle of energy that likes to make light of unpleasant situations like her egg allergy in her work. She prefers positive thinking, looking for the beauty in everything as she travels.

Musician, Berlin When he's not busy performing lead-vocals/piano for Currao (Wriggling Ska, Folk, World-Pop), Thomas plays the drums! His trilingual band (German/French/Italian) thrives on songs about being broke in the park & finding love on the tram.

Musician, Berlin Dina is a multifaceted musician hailing from Kazakhstan. When she's not performing, she enjoys supporting & discovering artist collectives, DJing music from her native country, and inventing melodies on top of sounds that inspire her.

Singer, Paris From gipsy jazz to straight up swing, this Italo-French chanteuse does it all with style and the sweetest, smoothest vocals imaginable. Known to climb up on a rooftop to belt out jazz standards, her voice is only rivaled by her lively spirit!

Club Owner/ Producer/ A&R, Berlin Franz is the uber-radical, one-man production team behind Culture Container: a mobile-home-turned-live-recording-studio. From working as a studio drummer in a Jamaican reggae band to touring in a hardcore German punk band, derFranz has seen it all!

Designer, Turin Mavì Taten is a 100% italian brand overseen by Pugliese designer Vittoria Formuso. Behind every collection lays a story related to a sensation, a moment, an emotion. Vittoria aims to translate existing beauty into wearable art.

Designer, Berlin By Jessica Harris & Mariaelena Masetti Zannini, LEOPARDESSA is a fashion evocation of retro glamour & rock'n’roll attitude inspired by Italian cinema, European fashion houses & hidden treasures found in secret enchanted destinations.

Musician/ Record Store Owner, Berlin Adem is full of ideas. He loves directing movies in his mind & is very precise about how he manages his space at 33rpm record store. His altar-ego Jeff Özdemir is a character created for his experimental-indie-pop music.

Visual Artist, Rome Claudia is a lovechild full of idiosyncrasies: She collects square-shaped Post-its, lives for onion soup, listens to Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong on repeat, studies criminal processes, fears dogs and never speaks about Dylan and Bjork in public.

Band, Paris Progressive-rock, electric guitar, bass and synthesizers came to a screetching hault when Cars on Rooftops accidentally changed direction towards their destiny to become an acoustic folk band.

Musician, Berlin A recent graduate from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA, Francesco runs recording studio k621 in Berlin & plays a Les Paul (among others!) guitar with the greatest of ease.

Designer, Sicily A tireless supporter of Made in Italy, Michaela Spadoni’s unique & collectable bags combine tradition with innovation, just like Sicily. Her debut spring-summer 2015 collection highlights the Sicilian coffa - a tribute to her native Taormina.

Musician, Rome Guitar master Andrea Filippucci once wrote the most romantic song I'd ever heard ("Dropping You") & when I called him on the phone crying to know its meaning, he replied "It was merely an exercise." Best guitarist in Rome!

Artist, Lugano Massimiliano uses artificial light, starlight & shadow as his raw materials to create intimate worlds that open intangible spaces using real reflections in his search for new equilibriums that evoke nature while remaining conscious of its artificiality.

Musician, Rome Author of Zeno (2014) & Spring Bird (2012), Francesco De Palma is a crossover jazz/rock bassist & brand testimonial for Lengardo. ( http://www.lengardo.com/) Current projects include TEss, Knup Trio & Monkey Tempura. Fratello mio!