A Farewell to Luise Kimme

My friend Luise Kimme moved on to another world in April. The German sculptor left an amazing amount of stunning art work for us to enjoy, most of it on view at her 'castle' in Tobago, itself a piece of art. I will miss her dearly. Over years we collaborated on many of her books and catalogues and her impact as an artist on my life was huge. She also opened my eyes for the rich culture of the nation of Trinidad & Tobago, which I visited dozens of times since 1986. My book MOKO JUMBIES: The Dancing Spirits of Trinidad only came to life because Luise Kimme introduced me to her many  friends in the islands. I am forever grateful.

 Here is the article I wrote for the T&T Guardian, published last week:
( text online here: http://www.guardian.co.tt/lifestyle/2013-04-22/luise-kimme-changed-my-life ):

La Frontera project in TRIP Magazine

German TRIP Magazin just published a story about my LA FRONTERA: Artists along the US Mexican Border project for which I visited artists in all major cities along the US Mexican border to document the cultural side of a region mostly known to us from news reports about violence. The project's website: borderartists.com  

La Frontera Website

My long term project LA FRONTERA: Artists along the US Mexican Border has its own website now. 186 artists from the border under one online roof !! Please visit borderartists.com

Fake Polaroids New York Mini Book

Fake Polaroids New York by Stefan Falke | Make Your Own Book

I just published my first mini book titled 'FakePolaroids New York' on blurb.com. The process is truly easy and fun after an initial learning period which took me about an hour. And I am a slow learner. Check it out, it is printed on premium matte paper which costs me 2 bucks more but I think it is worth it. I am waiting for my own copies. I hope that online publishing becomes more affordable for the buyer soon, the prices are still pretty stiff.
Check it out and let me know what you think !! Also as ebook for 2.99 !!

Daniel Vasella in New York

Daniel Vasella (59), former president of pharma giant Novartis, on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan, New York, March 13. 2013, one day after he left Switzerland and moved to the US. Vasella and Novartis canceled a 72 million compensation package for him in the wake of a huge public criticism. 

Story and interview by Peter Hossli for Blick, Switzerland. More images here

Dotted Rain Boots on Checker Floor Print

Print: Dotted Rain Boots on Checker Floor. 
Available for a limited time only in 2 sizes:
12"x12" 25 $ 
20"x20" 45 $
personal download: 45 $ and 90 $
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