Jan Kath - Bochum

When thinking of oriental carpets, most certainly old movies, hotel lobbies, Aladdin or the grandparent’s living room may come to mind. Maybe this will be over soon because Jan Kath frees those rugs from the dust of the Gelsenkirchen baroque. A concept that seems to be bearing fruit, proof are various design awards and show rooms all over Germany, the United States and Canada: Berlin, Hamburg, Cologne, Stuttgart, Munich, New York, Miami, Vancouver and – Bochum, where his handmade works are presented inside a huge factory hall. Simple industrial culture meets the warm gleam of colours and fabrics. Already Jan Kath’s grandparents dealt in oriental carpets. After travelling the world with only his backpack, with 21 years he starts working in the industry as well. He picks up work as a quality inspector and product designer in a carpet factory by one of his parents’ business partners. In 1996 he takes over a carpet manufacture – Jan Kath Design was born. That was 20 years ago. 20 years during which the double dad did not only establish his company, but also gave a new image to a product by providing innovative design and good quality to it. Oriental carpets? Wasn’t there a guy from Bochum who made them great again? Probably, no one would have guessed that, either.
Author: Jan Kempinski

Galerie m

Galerie m in Bochum, with its large exhibition rooms bathed in light, is located directly at the castle grounds of House Weitmar. In addition to classic works of photography, painting, sculpture and drawing, the programme of contemporary art also includes room- and video-installations. Nowadays also established in the scene beyond the city limits, Gallery m recruits the avant-garde of the Ruhr area in irregularly changing exhibitions, which always present at least two artists.
Author: Stephanie Mueller

Schloßstraße 1A 44795 Bochum http://www.galerie-m-bochum.de/

Riccio

If you like exclusive design pieces, original accessories and backyards, you should visit Riccio. A varied choice of interior - from decorative little kitchen utensils to real design classics, as well as those that wish to become so one day. Whether it concerns lamps, carpets, chairs, flowerpots, art deco or industrial design - Riccio has it. In terms of prices, the pallet is as wide as it is fair and the two sympathetic owners are happy to tell you about the many flea market visits that brought them to the small and big treasures. Afterwards, you must try the vegan Donauwelle cake and a coffee in Kalinka next door.
Author: Stephanie Mueller

Hellweg 21-23, Hinterhof 44787 Bochum http://www.riccio.de/

S.t.a.s.p.

S.t.a.s.p. - or by Bochumers better known as the Hype Gallery – between Central Station and the Bermudadreieck, is the first port of call for the hippest sneaker, the most casual shirt and the best-dressed salesmen. If you like it fashionably exclusive and you are trend conscious, this is the place to go. The shop offers a larger selection of men's clothes, but we all know that with a large offer, also comes the agony of choice.
Author: Stephanie Mueller

Rechenerstr. 2a 44787 Bochum http://www.stasp.de/