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“Rembrandt’s Age. Art, Market and Business.” The Netherlands was a country of superlatives in the 17th century: the economy was booming: never before or since had such quantities of art been produced – and traded – in any country. New genres for new groups of buyers emerged.  How did this come about? Written and directed by Frauke Schlieckau.  Arte, 52 min.

I create, therefore I am. Art is the expression of the uniqueness of the individual. Whether it’s Rembrandt, Dürer, Frido Kahlo or Cindy Sherman – if you want to be an artist, you show yourself and your art.  But why? A short excursion into the history of the self-portrait. A Bottega Berlin production for ZDF aspekte.

I create, therefore I am. Art is the expression of the uniqueness of the individual. Whether it’s Rembrandt, Dürer, Frido Kahlo or Cindy Sherman – if you want to be an artist, you show yourself and your art.  But why? A short excursion into the history of the self-portrait. A Bottega Berlin production for ZDF aspekte.

A male model in a ball gown, a man in a swimsuit: with “genderbending,” British fashion designer Edward Crutchley challenges the traditional understanding of gender roles. For his current collection, the Briton was influenced by the queer culture of the 17th century. But is the future of fashion really gender-neutral?  Written and directed by Frauke Schlieckau. A Bottega Berlin production for ZDF aspekte and 3sat Kulturzeit. 5 min,

Opera and classical concerts are out. Audience numbers have been declining for years. Young audiences just don’t seem to want to know anything about classical music anymore, preferring to go to festivals and electro concerts. They are socialized with pop music and don’t care much about what Brahms and Beethoven have to say. It almost seems as if the industry has lost touch. Is classical music still relevant or has it already fallen out of time? Can young musicians still successfully save it through the 21st century? And if so, how? Written and directed by Frauke Schlieckau. A Bottega Berlin production for Neue Zürcher Zeitung / SRF / 3Sat. 30 min.

A male model in a ball gown, a man in a swimsuit: with “genderbending,” British fashion designer Edward Crutchley challenges the traditional understanding of gender roles. For his current collection, the Briton was influenced by the queer culture of the 17th century. But is the future of fashion really gender-neutral?  Written and directed by Frauke Schlieckau. A Bottega Berlin production for ZDF aspekte and 3sat Kulturzeit. 5 min,