Hilma af Klint’s No. 3, Youth is part of The Ten Largest (1907), one of the most ambitious and groundbreaking series in early modern art. The ten paintings, each more than three meters tall, explore the four great stages of human life: childhood, youth, adulthood, and old age. Af Klint believed these stages were not only physical but also spiritual passages, shaped by forces beyond what can be seen.

In Youth, she turns the complexity of adolescence into color and form. Large spirals, ellipses, and floral patterns sweep across the canvas in constant motion, suggesting the growth, vitality, and turbulence of this period in life. The palette of glowing oranges, deep violets, and soft blues creates a sense of rhythm and energy, while fine decorative lines and details remind us of the fragility that comes with transition. Together, these forms express both the excitement and uncertainty of stepping out of childhood and into the wider world.

Af Klint’s work here is not a literal portrait of young people, but a symbolic map of development. Drawing inspiration from natural sciences, spiritual teachings, and her own visionary experiences, she created a new kind of visual language. Her aim was to capture invisible forces the flow of energy, the cycles of nature, and the unseen dimensions of human growth.

Painted in 1907, The Ten Largest predates the fully abstract works of artists like Kandinsky, Mondrian, and Malevich by several years. These vast compositions show how af Klint was working at the edge of invention, combining abstraction with ideas of evolution, spirituality, and psychology. With Youth, she offers an image of life in motion overflowing with curiosity, potential, and transformation.

Today, Youth stands as a powerful reminder of af Klint’s unique vision. It demonstrates how abstraction can move beyond decoration or style to communicate profound human experiences. By translating the inner life of adolescence into color and form, af Klint challenged the boundaries of art in her time and opened a path for future generations of artists to explore the unseen dimensions of existence.



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Libra delivers an Indie Dance set that highlights the genre’s balance between rhythm and atmosphere. The mix moves through steady basslines, crisp percussion, and melodic layers that give it both drive and depth. Each track is selected and blended with precision, creating a continuous flow that maintains energy without losing subtlety.

The set captures the essence of Indie Dance, with a focus on groove, mood, and texture, keeping the focus on structure and progression, while allowing space for the listener to engage fully with the sound.

This is a performance built on clarity and balance, reflecting Libra’s approach to music measured, thoughtful, and immersive. 

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MuséeCast 027 by Libra

Poseidon by Ebip Serafedino (2022) Serafedino has long been recognized for a painterly language rooted in expressionism, marked by bold color, textured surfaces, and a distinctly Mediterranean vibrancy shaped by his cosmopolitan life. Having studied and worked in cities such as Rome, Florence, Venice, Berlin, and later Paris, Serafedino developed a style that avoids rigid figuration in favor of dynamic, gestural abstraction. His canvases are built upon energy, rhythm, and a tactile dialogue between form and color.

Created in 2022, Poseidon is one of the works in which Serafedino engages directly with mythology, though in his own idiom. The painting invokes the god of the sea not through narrative illustration but through atmosphere and intensity. The composition, dominated by layered textures and assertive strokes, recalls the raw, ungovernable character of the sea itself. Areas of concentrated density meet looser, more fluid gestures, producing a rhythm that can be read as a metaphor for turbulence, depth, and shifting force.

The palette reinforces this elemental presence. Instead of theatrical blues or decorative embellishment, Serafedino works with earthier, more grounded tones echoes of rock, water, shadow, and storm. This approach positions Poseidon not as a decorative mythological tableau but as a symbolic evocation of natural power. Viewers may see the painting less as a portrait of a deity than as a meditation on energy, scale, and permanence.

Serafedino’s broader practice emphasizes the physicality of painting: thick layers of pigment, worked surfaces, and an immediacy of gesture that gives his canvases a sense of both permanence and movement. In this context, Poseidon reflects his interest in reducing subjects to their essence capturing not the story of a god but the sensation of what such a figure represents. Just as his earlier works drew from the Mediterranean landscape and the vitality of color, here he channels the immensity of myth into a visual language of tension, weight, and flux.

Although Poseidon draws on an ancient theme, it is ultimately contemporary in execution. Serafedino avoids literal representation, instead offering a work that can be read as both abstract and symbolic. For some, the canvas may suggest the primal energies of the sea; for others, it may stand as a metaphor for resilience, instability, or humanity’s enduring attempt to translate nature into image. This openness to interpretation is central to Serafedino’s practice.

Through Poseidon, Serafedino demonstrates his continued ability to bridge the timeless with the modern. The painting exemplifies his expressive vocabulary dynamic brushwork, layered surfaces, and a chromatic sensibility shaped by Mediterranean fervor and Parisian refinement while at the same time inviting viewers to confront myth not as a story of the past, but as an active, living presence.


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For this edition of MuséeCast, Anna presents a carefully constructed DJ set that reflects both her technical precision and her thoughtful approach to musical selection. Rather than relying on spectacle, the set is defined by its coherence and steady progression, where transitions are handled with restraint and clarity.

Anna moves through her selections with a focus on atmosphere and continuity, creating a soundscape that is balanced rather than dramatic. Each track is placed with consideration, allowing the set to unfold in a way that emphasizes structure and flow over immediate impact. The result is a listening experience that invites attention to detail the textures between tracks, the subtle variations in rhythm, and the understated dialogue between sound and silence.

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MuséeCast 029 by ANNAWAFFEL

The inspiration for this set came from a sea breeze, a forest stage, the warmth of the sun on skin, a refreshing drink and a glittering disco ball at night. Warm, organic sounds blend with driving beats. The podcast aims to be your companero for the upcoming early fall season, providing the perfect soundtrack for your Sunday morning as well as your Friday night. Let's stay in touch, share your favourite spots to pick mushrooms or wild berries with me! https://on.soundcloud.com/kldV5SjS6vkB2G4tKe
Thanks slomosensual for having me.

Get in touch with the artist: @rtm3014

Slomosensual 93 by RTM

On the first day of September, Hekske (the little witch) woke up in a cool and damp forest. With her eyes still half-open from a good night’s sleep, her heart suddenly skipped a beat from excitement when she realized the next night there would be a full moon, which meant she’ll participate in the monthly witch coven. She woke up Falke (the witch apprentice) and after drinking their morning tea, they got into a flying mood and flew into the unknown. They knew they would – as always - reach their destination by simply following their inner compass.
This time they flew to the North-West and after a long flight over the North Sea, they finally saw a rugged coastline with white cliffs. And after flying for a few more hours over a variety of lush green landscapes, they finally sensed they had reached their destination at the edge of a huge forest, where an old witch was waiting for them. She introduced herself as Fiona, and after a warm welcome hug, the girls followed their guide deep into the woods until they reached a pond with a mirror-like surface. The witches slipped out of their immaculately white dresses and waded into the crystal-clear water. This place was incredibly still and quiet. The witches were just lazily floating on the surface, looking at all these shades of green around them and soaking up the serene energy.
The mood was so relaxed that the witches only got out of the water when the sun was going down. To their bewilderment they found out that their white dresses had been replaced by 3 green dresses. Intuitively, they knew which dresses belonged to each witch. Falke was immediately drawn to the short dress with the frisky spring colors, while Hekske fell instantly in love with the emerald green dress with the mysterious patterns, which was matching perfectly with her bright green eyes. The witches tried the dresses on and magically all were a perfect fit. 
Fiona (now wearing an elegant dark-green dress) led her guests to a nearby apple tree, which was bearing so many fruits that the branches were hanging down. The girls all picked a green apple, and ate it with great appetite. This was easily the best apple Hekske had ever tasted. And after eating the fruit, she felt even more connected than ever with the lush surroundings.
After this, the witches lied down on the soft moss at the foot of a giant oak tree, when they sensed an unusual presence. Falke opened her eyes and saw a green viper next to her. She knew she had nothing to fear from this snake and stretched out her hand. Soon the curious viper was slithering over her body before curling up on Falke’s belly and seemingly falling asleep. This meant that Falke was not only a dragon tamer but also a snake charmer. She spent the whole night with the beautiful snake on top of her, and the next morning she kissed goodbye to her new friend. Time had come to fly back to her home forest in Flanders and tell a lot of new stories to all the forest dwellers …

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Photo credits : Valentina Zavgorodniaia

Story written by Hekske on August 31st 2025

Witchtape #197 | Guest Witch : Poizon Ivy

Hej people,
here is the set that I played at Kater at the wonderful liminal Event on September 26th in 2025. It's hard to play fluffy downtempo these days and because I didnt feel like playing filthy downtempo I dug deep into the fluffy deep house sound of the 2010s. 27 of these 40 tunes are released before 2015, most around 2010/2011. I hope you like this fluffy driving ride <3
if you want to know any IDs, feel free to ask in the comments :)

Iorie "Traveling Through Time" @ Kater Berlin, September 2025

💿 Autumn Magic 💿

🎶 Allies for Everyone feiert heute sein Comeback auf KataHaifisch, diesmal mit einem Podcast. Passend zur Jahreszeit und zur herbstlichen Stimmung wird es melancholisch-tragend und zugleich beruhigend-sanft. Klassischer Downtempo trifft auf organische Klänge und housige Einflüsse. Verträumt und malerisch fließen die Stücke ineinander und lassen die Blässe des Alltags in einem bunten Farbenmeer der Lebendigkeit aufgehen. Mit einem siegessicheren Lächeln starten wir ins Wochenende, in Harmonie und Dankbarkeit 🙏 

✨Allies for Everyone
SC: @allies
IG: www.instagram.com/alliesforeveryone/

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KataHaifisch Podcast 447 - Allies for Everyone

DEISEN @ BEATE UWE -- BERLIN -- 2025 -- [RIYOON INVITES]

liveset i played on a foggy sunday morning on the island

unlike the ele & aal sets, this one even has a tracklist:

ele - thrills [unreleased]
ele - hamlet [unreleased]
mowo & ele - burning bridges
ele - no fear [unreleased]
ele - homo homini lupus
bīsu & mike rauss - easier (ele remix)
ele - frozen
ele - set piece [unreleased]
ele - petites perceptions

thanks for attending & listening, means a lot.

live at Mystic Creatures Festival 2025 | Spirit Space

🌀 Tiefcast #1 - Malü & Kalypsoul LIVE @ Mystic Creatures 2025 🌀
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Herzlich Willkommen zum ersten Tiefcast. Ab heute versorgen wir euch regelmäßig hier auf Soundcloud mit Tiefgang-Sound. Ihr könnt euch monatlich auf neue Sets von verschiedenen Künstler:innen aus der Down- und Midtempo-Szene sowie Beiträge aus unseren Reihen freuen. 
Danke an Malü & Kalypsoul für dieses verspielte Set, dass euch auf eine Reise durch die Welt der mystischen Kreaturen mitnimmt. Viel Spaß beim Anhören! ✨

Wie seid ihr dazu gekommen, elektronische Musik im Downtempo-/Midtempo-Bereich zu spielen?

Malü: Ich war auf Veranstaltungen und fasziniert davon, dass es bei diesen Sounds nicht um die härtesten Drops geht, sondern dass Spannung aufgebaut und auf gewisse Art “gehalten wird”. Besonders intensiv war dieses Erlebnis bei einem Set von Niju im Peer23. Das ist leider auch das was mir in der „Downtempo/Bounce“-Entwicklung der letzten Jahre komplett fehlt. Vielfalt, Storytelling und Spannung.
Kalypsoul: Ich komme aus der Livemusik. Während der Pandemie fiel alles weg, und ich wollte musikalisch weiter kreativ bleiben. Über die Arbeit in einem Musikhaus habe ich Malü kennengelernt. Es hat sofort Klick gemacht, und unser gemeinsames Projekt war geboren.

Gibt es einen besonderen „Downtempo-Moment“, den ihr mit uns teilen möchtet?

Malü: 
Da gibt’s unzählige! Besonders war mein erster Downtempo Gig zusammen mit Arturo beim Bummelzug in der Villa 2017 in Heidelberg. Außerdem der erste Liveauftritt mit Kalypsoul auf dem Konfusius 2022, aber auch die Gigs auf der Fusion, dem Zugvögel oder den hier veröffentlichten Gig vom Mystic, das war einfach magisch!
Kalypsoul: Ich erinnere mich an unsere erste ‘Live Probe’ unter einer Eisenbahnbrücke in Mannheim. Oder das Live-Set von Niju auf der Fusion 2025. 

Welche Gedanken und Gefühle verbindet ihr mit diesem Gig?

Malü: Ein perfekter Sonntags-Sonnenaufgang, viele grinsende Freunde im Publikum, bester Sound, null Technikstress. Kalypsoul und ich haben uns einfach nur angegrinst, uns aufs Spielen konzentriert, Sekt-Mate getrunken und den Moment gefeiert. Es hat sich danach wie der schönste Live-Gig ever angefühlt, weil alles einfach so gut funktioniert hat.

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LINKS / LABELS / COLLECTIVES 
SoundCloud Malü https://on.soundcloud.com/BZIO7S1NfiudFkEOuj
SoundCloud kalypsoul https://on.soundcloud.com/mbqBsVfnjDxTBChfEP
Instagram Malü www.instagram.com/maluinator?igsh=cGp4bHlxMjJkcG13 
Instagram Kalypsoul www.instagram.com/kalypsoul_?igsh=bzJncDZwM3F0ZGM3
Labels: @talparec @crepitecollective @monada-project
Kollektiv: Viertel-nach-Bass Ministerium

linktr.ee/tiefgang.party
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Tiefcast #1 - Malü & Kalypsoul LIVE @ Mystic Creatures 2025

Enjoy the mix of @katschikatinka

Artwork by White.Space

much ❤

Finepod #036 By Katschinka

The next guest in the Sofa is from Poland and lives in beautiful Iceland. Beside being a promotor and Dj, WE ARE ETERNAL also produces and is soon out on Sofa Beats with his next Single. If this teases you the first two tracks in this mix is are those. 

playlist:
1. We Are Eternal - The Source In Me (Sofa Beats)
2. We Are Eternal - IAM (Sofa Beats)
3. El Mundo, Zazou - Can You See What I See (Christopher Schwarzwalder Remix) (Kindisch)
4. Cord - Tavaszhozó (Digital Structures)
5. Paul Ursin - Wheels of Love (Marcus Meinhardt Remix) (Heinz)
6. Kevin Paul - Consciousness (Heinz)
7.Guy Mantzur & Khen - Shine Tomorrow (Bedrock Records)
8. Jean Caillou - Bonsai (Bunte Kuh)
9. SIS - Talking to the Birds (Watergate)
10. End of Time - Objects (Amselcom)

Enjoy and welcome on the Sofa

Sofacast 109 | We Are Eternal

Sofa Beats is run from Copenhagen & Berlin by the laidback yet discerning Alexander Descroix & Niki. The chill out legion of Sofa Beats aficionado is secretly among you in every corner of the downtempo world. 

A COMFORTABLE MULTIVERSE OF SOUND

Going slow since 2004

Sofacast 109 | We Are Eternal

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