22 Dec 2024
Extraordinary Expats
Comedy Extraordinary Expats

Sverige Syndrome by Al Pitcher

It is definitely not a surprise that Al Pitcher has had such a meteoric success. He has definitely left behind the tiny stand-up scenes and is now selling out big theatre scenes. We had the PLEASURE (yes, I feel the need to write PLEASURE in capitals) to see his latest show Sverige Syndrome during its Stockholm […]

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Art Camera Diaries with Karen

Camera Diaries – Light painting Stockholm

If you’ve ever been to magic show, you’ll be accustomed to seeing the magician perform fantastic tricks, but never sharing the secrets behind them to the audience, let alone to other magicians. Well the world of photography is not so different. Some of the best photographers may create a stunning image by combining camera techniques, light effects and […]

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Role Models presents: Tattoo artist Chrimson

Role Models is the video series in which we introduce you to professionals who have left their home country for Sweden and achieved success in the area of their profession – and are making a difference in the way things are done right now. Christopher Mason a.k.a. Chrimson is a Role Model in his art. An expat that has had […]

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Camera Diaries with Karen – Shooting fashion

Stockholm Fashion Week took place last month, bringing the catwalks to different locations around the city as stages to exhibit the garments, the trends, the creations and other fashionable objects of desire. As a fashion lover myself, I couldn’t be more thrilled when I got the opportunity to choose which fashion shows to attend and photograph in order to […]

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Your Living City Role Models: Italian chef Giovanni

Giovanni is an Italian chef who has brought tastes of Sicily and Milano to the Scandinavian capital. He arrived with big dreams to Sweden and overcame many obstacles, until he became the owner of his own restaurant. This is his story!

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Camera Diaries with Karen – Hairstylists in portraits

In this edition of Camera Diaries I want to share with you the experience and some “behind the cameras” of shooting a team of excellent hairstylists. They’re part of the crew of Chukro Maddafakka studio, located in the heart of Östermalm, and they’re in charge of styling the looks and dreams of Stockholmers every day. I was […]

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Comedian Al Pitcher on making people laugh

We bring you the second part of our interview with Stockholm-based stand-up comedian Al Pitcher, who we met for a great chat to talk about his comedy career and his life in Sweden. You may have recently seen Al in his laugh-fest of a one-hour SVT special called “Fy Fan Sverige”, which is still available to […]

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Comedian Al Pitcher on life in Sweden

We bring you the first part of our interview with Stockholm-based comedian Al Pitcher! We had the opportunity to sit down and have a chat with stand-up comedian Al Pitcher at an atmospheric hotel bar with 1920s swing music playing in the background and setting the mood. Never mind that it was 9 am on […]

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Art Culture Extraordinary Expats

Extraordinary Expat: Virginie Garcia, Photographer of Life

YLC’s Hedir had the chance to interview Stockholm-based French photographer Virginie Garcia. She tells about how she got into photography and what she feels is most important when taking pictures. Can you tell us a little bit about you and your work? I’m French and I live in Sweden! I’m a photographer of life. I […]

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Camera Diaries with Karen – How to take long exposure photographs

I am Karen Pérez Guzmán, a Mexican photographer who’s traveled far from home to the northern lands of the world with my camera under my arm – both as a way of getting work and money, and a way to enjoy and see life differently. Photography is something I have wanted to do ever since my father […]

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