Articles and videos on lifestyle, design and current trends

From innovative everyday solutions to extraordinary design. Beautiful, practical, or simply unusual – lifestyle begins where products are more than just functional. That's exactly what we're all about.

Fashion, interior and creative ideas for contemporary living

Contemporary art - EXILE GALLERY

When it was founded in 2008, the EXILE GALLERY was based in Berlin; after 10 years, it moved to the Austrian capital of Vienna. Since 2023, the EXILE GALLERY has also had a presenc... Contemporary art - EXILE GALLERY

American Pop Art - Benden & Ackermann Gallery

Galerie Benden & Ackermann, which focuses on American Pop Art, will be showing works by Gerhard Richter and Tom Wesselmann, among others, at ART COLOGNE 2023. American Pop Art - Benden & Ackermann Gallery

Gallery Benden Ackermann American Pop Art

South African Art - BERMAN CONTEMPORARY

The young gallery BERMAN CONTEMPORARY specializes in contemporary art. This new movement is gaining momentum. Many people remember African art as figurative art, whereas contempora... South African Art - BERMAN CONTEMPORARY

Association of German Art Societies - ADKV

At ART COLOGNE 2023, we speak to Nadja Klier, Managing Director of the Arbeitsgemeinschaft Deutscher Kunstvereine, an umbrella and professional organization for German-speaking art... Association of German Art Societies - ADKV

ADKV Association of German Art Societies

WhatIfTheWorld Gallery

The intention of the WHATIFTHEWORLD GALLERY from Cape Town is a kind of hopeful look into the future. It started mainly with emerging artists. Some of these artists are now exhibit... WhatIfTheWorld Gallery

Gallery & Publisher - M29

Started as a project space, M29 is now a gallery and publishing house. A dialog of art and text. The focus is on modern, young art in all areas. M29 Gallery & Publisher

ARTELIER CONTEMPORARY

ARTELIER CONTEMPORARY from Graz has around 150 artists in its program. At ART COLOGNE 2023, Petra Schilcher shows us works by Michaela Konrad and we talk to contemporary artist Mic... ARTELIER CONTEMPORARY

Ser Serpas - JUNGER ANKAUF

The Gesellschaft für Moderne Kunst am Museum Ludwig is showing works by US artist Ser Serpas at ART COLOGNE 2023 in Cologne, democratically selected by the JUNGER ANKAUF initiative... JUNGER ANKAUF: Ser Serpas

Society for Modern Art at the Museum Ludwig Junger Ankauf Ser Serpas

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Diverse lifestyle products for everyday life, leisure, and enjoyment

Whether practical everyday helpers, creative gift ideas, or stylish accessories—trade fairs on the topic of lifestyle show just how versatile this area is. Messe.TV reports pick up on developments that make everyday life more pleasant or inspiring—whether through functional design or emotional appeal. One focus is on products that specifically enrich lifestyle. These include, among others:

Original decorative items for the home and garden
Practical aids for the kitchen, household, and living room
Stylish accessories with high practical value

Lifestyle is more than just a term—it is the sum of individual decisions that shape our personal environment. The contributions shown start exactly there and reflect current design trends as well as classic solutions.

Fashion, jewelry, and personal forms of expression

Lifestyle plays a central role in connection with fashion and jewelry at numerous events. Messe.TV offers insights into collections, craftsmanship, and statements that go far beyond the product—for example, at design fairs or industry events in the fashion sector. Not only major brands are featured, but also independent labels and designers who bring individual perspectives to the table:

Jewelry trends between craftsmanship, art, and series production
Clothing and accessories with a sustainable approach
Design objects as an expression of personal attitude

The articles show how personal style issues, social developments, and new materials intersect in the field of fashion and jewelry.

Stylish living – from interior design ideas to outdoor design

For many people, a comfortable lifestyle is a central expression of quality of life. Messe.TV highlights in various articles how living spaces can be designed – whether modern, nature-oriented, or functional. Solutions for balconies, terraces, and gardens are also included. The products and concepts on display are geared toward the needs of a diverse audience:

Furniture and home accessories for different styles
Outdoor products for leisure, gardening, and enjoyment
Material trends and design developments in the living area

This creates a multifaceted overview of current living and interior design culture as presented at lifestyle-oriented trade fairs.

Creativity, play, and personal development

Lifestyle also stands for creative forms of expression. Whether it's crafting, playing, or collecting—trade fair formats in the lifestyle sector address the need for individual design and the joy of experimentation. Messe.TV showcases products that inspire and invite active engagement. The range extends from classic games to modern creative concepts:

Games and sets for families, children, and adults
Creative materials for DIY projects and hobbies
Trends in stationery and design objects

Such content combines functionality with emotional added value – and offers a platform for people who want to express themselves through objects.

Lifestyle topics in a social context

Lifestyle is increasingly understood not only as an individual decision, but as part of larger social contexts. Messe.TV addresses discussions on sustainability, social responsibility, and health in various articles – often conveyed through everyday products. Examples of these interfaces between lifestyle and social responsibility include:

Sustainable forms of consumption and environmentally friendly products
Fair trade and regionality concepts for lifestyle items
Wellness and health products with a holistic approach

This shows that the term lifestyle does not only stand for aesthetics, but is increasingly linked to depth of content – even at trade fairs that document this change.