Ólafur Arnalds is hard to pin down musically. He plays numerous instruments and has played in hard-core bands. For his solo projects, he combines neoclassical elements with indie rock and electro sounds, and composes somber soundtracks. Arnalds will be touring Germany from October 5 to 11.
100 paintings by the French Impressionist Claude Monet will be on display at the Albertina art museum in Vienna from Sept. 21 to Jan. 6 (photo: “Day Lilies”).
I love mariachi music, so I had to visit Plaza Garibaldi, the home of Mexican folk music, in Mexico City, where I took this photo of a brother and sister.
Matthew Johnson, photographer, Austin, USA
Take it on the chin Mr. Bear Family Brew travel set with vitamin-rich beard oil and brush.
Pocket wizard Print out smartphone photos anytime, anywhere with the Polaroid Zip.
Make it yours: Stylish, monogrammed cosmetic pouch made of 100 percent nylon.
Every year the three ATMs opposite the police station on the Reeperbahn, Hamburg’s legendary nightlife strip, dispense 29 million euros, more than anywhere else in Germany. Long lines of revelers wait in line here for a cash injection every weekend.