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photographer Melissa Schriek conceives of her role as that of a “photographic choreographer” creating staged compositions
Melissa pays acute attention to the physicality of her subjects
looking for the sculptural qualities in people and objects alike
Having graduated from her photography studies at the Royal Academy of Arts last year
Melissa has cultivated what she refers to as a “subtle strangeness” which exists “between fiction and fact” and lies at the heart of her photographs
Melissa’s practice constantly blurs this distinction between choreography and spontaneity that typically differentiates studio or editorial photography from street or documentary photography
As she says: “Some of the images I make are found exactly the way I portray them and others are totally staged
I enjoy looking for that border between documentary and fictional photography
I actually studied documentary photography
I realised I could make my own images instead of merely documenting
this felt like a way to make an image mine – a way of showing how I perceive the world
Photography fascinates me when I can see the world in a completely different way because of the eyes of the photographer
I have no interest in the ‘truth’; I’m interested in someone’s personal truth.”
Melissa is investigating her compulsion to curate bodily configurations
She states: “I often try to find their limits when I position people
and I wonder why I feel the need to sculpt their body
Why do I want to mould it together with the space
Maybe I started the project to understand the core of my work better
to understand my way of looking at the world.”
There is a subtle humour in the photographs
which make use of the absurd comedy that arises from incongruous behaviour in public spaces
A figure bends over a bollard in a residential street; two people sitting on a curb mirror one another in an overextended backward bend; a man folds his body over a gate as if hung up to dry; a woman leans her head purposefully against a wall
Melissa Schriek: A Study of Uncomfortable Positions
Melissa says: “The city is constantly moving and interrupting the mundane
but daily routines have put a blindfold over our eyes
I explore the interruptions of everyday life and how the urban environment can be perceived with both eyes and body
The street scenes I photograph are somewhere between truth and fiction – sometimes I found the situation
The inspiration for the street scenes came by observing how the choreography of the streets work
how do we move our body while we walk in a busy street?”
Describing how she creates her compositions
Melissa tells us: “When I want to make a staged image
I first test out the position I want the model to be in myself
I think it’s necessary to see how a position ‘feels’
Because I can’t draw – I’m really bad at it – I write out the positions I have in mind
something like: ‘Blonde girl with two stones under her bent neck
arms twisted to the right side.’ I’ve actually thought about incorporating these notes into A Study of Uncomfortable Positions.” Because of the often strenuous nature of these positions
Melissa has “a special interest in dancers and people who are very physical
I feel like dancers understand me very easily and also broaden my limits.”
In spite of the bodily discomfort they convey
there is also a pleasing aspect to Melissa’s photographs
achieved by the visually gratifying merging of people with the shape of their surrounding
The figures fit themselves into and among their physical environments so that the body becomes an element in the scenery
Melissa departs from portrait photography’s tendency to foreground the emotive and characterful aspects of the human subject
This departure is heightened by the fact that Melissa’s figures rarely show their faces
while the sculptural effect and emphasis on form that this produces is integral to Melissa’s photographs of bodily arrangements
saying: “I wonder why I have the need to hide faces
I think I’m scared of faces because I don’t know what to do with that direct confrontation
I also feel like I can’t make a face mine – it already belongs to somebody
I have been making more portraits where faces are visible
I think it’s very important to challenge myself to do things I avoid.”
Melissa’s great strength as a photographer is her curiosity – her use of photography as a space to explore and challenge her own perceptions
in the way the curtains of my neighbours slowly move in the wind
books and objects,” Melissa interrogates her optic and tactile relationship to the things around her
and shows us a world that is marked with her unique brand of “subtle strangeness”
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In “experimenting with the body and space”
Resistance is an exhibition conceived by acclaimed artist and filmmaker Steve McQueen and curated in collaboration with the Turner’s director Clarrie Wallis
We spoke to Clarrie about how photography has shaped protest
The photographer Ana Flores joined us at April’s Nicer Tuesdays to talk the crowd through her career to date
from going with her gut and leaving a background in law to study fashion photography
rediscovering her Peruvian roots along the way
Ana took us through the process behind some of the projects that have led her to document the indigenous women of her birthplace with a focus on adornment
The photographer explores masculinity within domestic spaces in Taiwan and the UK
blurring the lines between performance and documentary
Following the release of his debut book, New York Nico’s Guide to NYC
the director and documentary filmmaker Nicolas Heller sat down with our US editor at large Elizabeth Goodspeed to discuss the origins of his widely loved Instagram page
his career in filmmaking thus far and why he’s intent on capturing the city’s most charismatic characters
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06-07-2024DESIGN
Mother Design’s playful rebrand plays into a bigger trend: water as lifestyle brand
BY Hunter Schwarz
When you think of water branding
it likely conjures up images of blue or clear bottles
along with quaint nature scenes and babbling brooks that evoke straight-from-the-source purity and freshness
went in the opposite direction for its rebrand by Mother Design London
playing up the fun that’s inherent in the food-and-beverage-product equivalent of Smell-O-Vision.[Image: Melissa Schriek/Mother Design]Air Up’s rebrand is bold and bright
Mother Design London implemented color-on-color custom type in pinks
It also slightly tweaked the logo to place “air” and “up” next to each other rather than the stacked design used in the logo’s previous iteration
Many of the brand images are slightly surreal: In one
a motion graphic of the bottle floats over a blurry
a model stands on a ladder and pours water from a hose into an Air Up bottle on another model’s head
The bottle concept itself is a unique offering in a competitive market of flavored waters
The bottle uses scented pods to trick your brain into thinking plain water is flavored
The bottle’s novel product design is carried through its branding: The font
mixes capital consonants with lower-case vowels to spell out copy like “WaTeR
“The new Air Up brand identity is a celebration of the interplay between the responsibilities of adulthood and the boundless freedom of our inner child,” Mother Design creative director Harry Edmonds said in a statement
expressive elements with a touch of whimsy
we’ve created a vibrant and engaging experience that speaks to both sides of our audience.”
colorful rebrand for the bottle is part of an emerging trend to brand water with design that’s more lively and engaging than your standard refillable Nalgene variety or plastic Arrowhead and Deer Park offerings
with cans that look like beer brands or Marlboro Reds
straight-from-the-tap water; it’s water as lifestyle
“We want to strengthen our positioning as a lifestyle brand that promotes healthy habits without compromising pleasure; that turns ordinary moments into exciting ones,” Air Up co-founder Lena Jüngst tells Fast Company
The trend toward more engaging water brands is a perhaps unsurprising development considering indicators like the rise of Stanley cups and water’s top place as the largest beverage category in the U.S., according to data from the International Bottled Water Association
of course brands need to find ways to stand out
“A distinctive and memorable brand identity helps us stand out in a highly competitive beverage and water bottle market,” Jüngst says
“Today’s consumers seek brands that resonate with their lifestyle and values
and our rebrand aligns Air Up with these evolving expectations.”
But Air Up’s refreshed look isn’t merely an attempt to keep up with trends; it communicates something about the bottle’s unique product design
Don’t expect to see a deer and mountain stream on a scented water bottle
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Martin Garrix and his long-time girlfriend have called it quits
according to Martin Garrix (real name Martijn Garritsen)
Garritsen shared that both he and Schriek had hectic schedules and decided it would be best to go separate ways
Schriek shared an identical statement on her account as well
2017 at 11:44am PDT</time></p></div></blockquote> <script async src="//www.instagram.com/embed.js"></script>The two typically kept their relationship private
though they'd spent much of their time on the road together including frequent trips to Ibiza where Garritsen has held residencies at Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa
2025Neither has elaborated on the split beyond the coordinated statement
Garritsen and Schriek were together for over three years.
With special attention to the sculptural qualities of the body and the relationship between space and individual, and between each other, the city always hums in the background of the images. 'The City is a Choreography’ explores the interruptions of everyday life and how the urban environment can be perceived with both eyes and body.
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best friends hang (we mean really hang) outActing as a third wheel throughout the project
the photographer captures female friendships in all their varying dynamics
When we came across some of the photos from Melissa Schriek’s new book Ode
we initially thought it was a documentation of some sort of duo yoga or callisthenics
The subjects are found doing backbends and hanging from railings
in what has to be the perfect conditions for a head rush
amidst all the playing and often synchronised movement
a lesser documented theme is at the heart of the photographer’s unconventional series – female friendship
Melissa first came to photography through her father
whose passion has made a lasting impression on her throughout the years
“He often emphasised the importance of capturing memories for posterity,” she tells us
He then gifted her a camera for a school trip at just eight years old
and was so amazed by the results that he decided it was time for a permanent one
The photographer emphasises the following years as being “truly transformative,” as her camera often saved her from boredom
acting as a gateway to exploring beyond her comfort zone
I’ve lived my life through the lens of a camera
I often find myself yearning for new places and contemplating the idea of living and documenting in different locations
a camera represents a sense of home that transcends physical spaces,” she adds
Melissa’s creative pursuits started within the worlds of dance and gymnastics
Ode can be seen as a continuation of her love for exploring gestures
childhood games come back to mind – falling back as your confidant catches you
and hand-clapping games that create a mirror between two friends
“I firmly believe that within relationships we all adopt distinct roles
and these roles can evolve depending on the individuals and the circumstances,” she tells us
Heavily relying on the language of the body to express these themes
she observed the natural movements of the women featured throughout
before amplifying and reinterpreting their actions to convey all that she sees in their friendship
“I believe it all serves as a powerful visual metaphor for the essence of their relationships.”
Melissa Schriek: Ode (Copyright © Melissa Schriek
One of the most tranquil photographs in Ode has to be of the two friends laying on the beach
it is the calm that we are seeing amidst a storm
Melissa and the friends decided to embrace the weather
and one of the friends “naturally” became protective
laying on top of the other to shield them from the elements
Melissa attributes much of these natural circumstances to the fact that she worked with strangers
“The photoshoots ranged from 30 minutes to a couple of hours
we engaged in lengthy discussions about the significance of female connection
while other times we were more nonverbal,” she tells us
“There is something liberating about photographing people you don’t know very well
Personally I enjoy when a relationship is built through photography
Always questioning her position as a documenter – especially when documenting strangers’ relationships – Melissa can often be found thinking about the balance between her interpretation and authentic representations
“Can we ever truly capture an unadulterated truth
Is that even what I am looking for?” In the end though
her portrayal of female friendship is at a perfect equilibrium between her own truth and the reality of the women photographed
which is perhaps a testament to all her conversations and studying throughout
with hopes to pivot into directing in the near future
we have no doubt that Melissa will continue to show us just how important the third wheel can be
Ode is published by Guest Editions and available for purchase here
Guest Editions: Ode Book Cover (Copyright © Guest Editions & Melissa Schriek
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With a particular interest in Black visual culture
they have previously written for publications such as WePresent
alongside work as a researcher and facilitator for Barbican and Dulwich Picture Gallery
Devin and his brother go for a walk (an eight-mile hike through the mountains
actually) to see what they can make using only nature and their imaginations
SuprOrdinary is presented by It’s Nice That in association with BUCK
Drawing on her personal experience with depression
the artist and photographer has collated several years of still life imagery that mirrors internal emotional states
After another sell-out event last month we are raring to go with a shiny new line-up
May’s speakers are sure to get your creative juices flowing providing a peek into the worlds of graphic design
lens-based artist Daniela Spector outlined how archiving came to be the central purpose of her photographic practice
to the creation of her project I Forbid You to Forget Me
Daniela detailed her journey through grief and the ways she’s found to make work that carries some of the weight of it
Presented by It’s Nice That in association with BUCK
SuprOrdinary follows the inspirational quest of designer Devin Mathews as he seeks to bring more creativity into his life
Focusing his lens on queer communities and subcultures in the region
the artist’s images are a war-torn account of adolescence
The photographer’s portraits of Chinese international students in London uncovers the complexities of finding a new place to call home
the furry competitors in the world’s largest dog show appear all the more adorable and comical
sweat and solidarity of musical subculture
Owen Harvey’s portraits offer a charming antidote to the negative press garnered by young men
capturing the dedication of those who keep the remote island equipped and accessible
the photographer marries the project’s subject matter with its visual world
reframing the violence with curiosity and care
instagram.com/melissaschriek
Ode is published by Guest Editions and available for purchase here
this photographic tome is a beautifully layered exploration of the scars of colonialism and the youth reshaping its legacy
the street photographer walked the crowd through his somewhat unconventional journey into image making and why he believes street photography is all about the beauty of chance encounters
as well as taking us behind the scenes of his debut photobook
The photographer spent 15 years looking for her father
Her new photobook is a raw and honest document of the difficulty of reconnecting with someone that was once lost
The photographer walked the Nicer Tuesdays audience through making her first photobook
which focuses on the personalities behind New York’s iconic subway system
She highlighted the lengthy planning process
the beauty of collaborating with the right people and
Acting as a third wheel throughout the project
Directed and curated by Claire Pathé and Maud Guillot
with Florence Moll as this year's godmother
the Mesnographies is a free entrance outdoor festival
The festival's mission is to open up its community and make the photographic medium accessible to rural areas through large-scale exhibitions
it brings together photographers from several countries whom they invite to participate and collaborate
in order to confront our modes of thought and representation
They have been fortunate to have experienced photographers who agreed to be exhibited as well as emerging photographers
This mix reflects the diversity which they aim to have in their selection and which is very important to them as artistic directors
The exhibiting artists in this fourth edition dedicated to The Sisterhood
a conference will take place in partnership with the MET and the Maison Jean Monnet at the Maison Jean Monnet on global warming and its consequences
Each year the event dedicates a part of the festival exhibition to ecology and the environment
They select work that focuses on these themes bringing increased awareness to the negative effects of global warming
November 1, 2011 (Vol. 31, No. 19)
Qiagen Boasts Broad Purview from Molecular Biology to Molecular Diagnostics
Qiagen was established in 1984 in Dusseldorf
The company initially focused on molecular biology with its Plasmid-Kit
which reduced plasmid preparation time from a few days to two hours
a benchtop workstation to automate the purification of RNA
more than 250,000 researchers and lab specialists in the United States use Qiagen products
and 2 million Qiagen assays yearly are processed by drug companies
Qiagen products are used in the research and development of 2,000 new drugs and in 1,000 clinical trials
Qiagen has more than half a million customers
Qiagen sells more than 500 products for pre-analytical preparation of biological samples
and instruments to automate entire work flows
The company’s customers include molecular diagnostic laboratories
pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
Qiagen’s assay technologies include a broad panel of molecular diagnostic tests
such as the digene HPV Test for identifying high-risk types of human papilloma virus (HPV)
Qiagen expanded its portfolio from sample-preparation kits to molecular diagnostic detection kits
“It was a natural extension of our relationship with customers
If you provide them with kits to isolate a virus from blood
the next step is to provide assays and reagents to identify the virus,” says Ulrich Schriek
Qiagen develops assays and biomarkers for infectious diseases
“Our goal is to develop the broadest portfolio of assays,” says Dr
A key workhorse to meet that goal was introduced in 2009—the QIAsymphony SP/AS instruments and the Rotor-Gene Q (RGQ) cycler
This integrated system automates sample preparation and work flows
The QIAsymphony AS is ideal for laboratories that perform complex PCR-based molecular testing daily
Nucleic acids are purified on the QIAsymphony SP instrument
and then the samples are transferred to the QIAsymphony AS module
Commercial assays and laboratory-developed tests can be combined with the QIAsymphony RGQ system
The Rotor-Gene Q cycler carries out PCR and data analysis
Among its newest acquisitions is Cellestis
whose premolecular testing platform detects infectious diseases that lie latent in the body
and fungi hide in the body and are present at such low levels that traditional DNA- and RNA-based tests cannot detect them
which infects millions of people worldwide
QuantiFERON identifies patients at risk for tuberculosis
The test uses whole blood samples and amplifies molecular analytes to provide information about a specific reaction of the immune system
A QuantiFERON test for cytomegalovirus is currently being developed and other tests will follow
The QuantiFERON TB test is approved for in vitro diagnostic use in the United States
QuantiFERON is a leading in vitro diagnostic tube test based on the activity of cell-mediated functions of the immune system
People exposed to infectious diseases have specific T-cell lymphocytes that maintain an immunological memory for disease-related antigens
When a disease antigen is added to blood collected from a primed person
antigen-specific effector T cells rapidly release the cytokine interferon-gamma (IFN-γ)
The QuantiFERON technology is based on stimulation of effector T cells in whole blood with a specific antigen and measuring levels of IFN-γ in plasma
QuantiFERON complements Qiagen’s portfolio of molecular diagnostics
Patients identified through QuantiFERON-based tests as being at risk for a disease can be monitored with corresponding DNA- and RNA-based molecular diagnostics to assess disease activity and guide treatment decisions
“It’s a very important step for us to go beyond the sensitivity of molecular testing,” says Dr
The QIAsymphony was designed for laboratories that perform complex PCR-based molecular testing daily
providing access to biomarkers related to various blood cancers
all other products address solid tumor types like metastatic colon cancer and non-small-cell lung cancer
Now with Ipsogen we can look at cancer in blood cells,” notes Dr
Ipsogen’s assays are based on the same PCR quantitative technology used by Qiagen in many of its own assays
This enables a smooth and rapid transfer of Ipsogen’s products onto Qiagen’s QIAsymphony RGQ system
Ipsogen provides 80 tests divided into four assay families that are designed to diagnose and monitor BCR-ABL (chronic myeloid leukemia)
JAK2 V617F (various myeloproliferative diseases)
The top-selling group involves molecular assays for mutations of the JAK2 (Janus kinase 2) gene
which is associated with various blood cancers
Qiagen acquired a strategic stake in Alacris Theranostics
a German start-up company founded by researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics
and an IT infrastructure to predict therapies and treatments based on sequence data from a patient’s tumor
addresses a critical bottleneck in personalized medicine solutions
The technology identifies biomarkers from a vast array of genetic data to guide treatment decisions
The platform also creates biomarker subsets to stratify patient populations for clinical trials
Biomarkers such as nucleic acids can be formatted into real-time PCR-based assays that Qiagen will commercialize through its pharmaceutical development assay portfolio or its Therascreen® molecular diagnostics portfolio
“Through our partnership with Alacris we will channel new kinds of biomarkers into our molecular diagnostic pipeline,” says Dr
to expand the QIAsymphony-based personalized healthcare portfolio
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The squad for the Kreispokal semi-final was supplemented by three players from the second team: Lea Auffenberg
goalkeeper Celina Hoffmann and Charlotte Weber bolstered the first team in Körne
The Black & Yellows gave the hosts no chance from the outset
Mandy Reinhardt opened the scoring in the third minute of the match
Sarah Giebels increased the lead to 2-0 just three minutes later
Finnja Schriek scored her first goal in the eighth minute
before Reinhardt found the net for the second time in the 11th minute
Schriek made it 5-0 in the 18th minute and Lea Auffenberg made it 6-0 in the 29th minute
Schriek completed her hat-trick before the break with a goal to make it 7-0 (37)
Although the final has not yet been scheduled
The BVB women will next play in the Westfalenliga on Sunday
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These days it’s always a big deal when two celebrities start dating, and after posting to Instagram we now know that Dutch EDM DJ and producer, Martin Garrix and Charelle Schriek are going steady
DJ MAG’s number one DJ for 2016 and 2017
recently posted a picture of himself and Charelle scuba diving while holding hands
Apparently there was no special announcement of their new relationship but the picture should be enough proof
looks like these two love birds have been seeing each other for a few months now
Here’s a few pictures the couple have posted over the past couple months
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Victim of beating died four months after 2009 attack in Ottawa
The night Louisa Killiktee attacked Arlene Lahey from behind, slamming her to the ground before kicking her in the head over and over again, she was drunk and angry, as she had been so many times before.
Lashing out violently after bouts of heavy drinking had become a pattern for Killiktee. That included trying to drown a woman in the Ottawa River and throwing baseball-sized rocks at the man who tried to resuscitate her victim, kicking her own two-year-old daughter off the bed so she’d fall on her head and then clawing and kicking her spouse in the face after he rescued the child and called 911, according to prosecutors.
Then there were the times when Killiktee took swings at strangers on Besserer Street and later struck a man in the face on Montreal Road before attacking another nearby woman.
So, when Lahey called Killiktee a whore and a slut and slapped her in the head in an alley behind the Shepherd’s of Good Hope on July 8, 2009, an enraged Killiktee attacked.
It was over in seconds and all caught on video. Even as the 44-year-old Lahey lay prone and motionless on the ground, Killiktee tried to get at her. Only a witness who rushed to Lahey’s aid was able to hold Killiktee back.
Lahey died in hospital nearly four months later. Killiktee pleaded guilty to manslaughter in June.
Now Killiktee should be sentenced to 10 to 12 years in prison for the “extreme and vicious violence” she unleashed, prosecutor Suzanne Schriek argued Sept. 27.
But Killiktee’s lawyer said alcohol was a way of life for the 28-year-old Inuit woman from Cape Dorset, Nunavut.
Her alcohol addiction was the same as that of her parents. She was abused as a child, emotionally, physically and sexually, like so many other members of Canada’s aboriginal communities, Oliver Abergel said.
Less than a month before the attack on Lahey, Killiktee had lost triplets to a miscarriage and her brother to suicide, Abergel said. Her circumstances and background made her the most traumatized of the 500 clients who had ever been treated by counsellors at an Inuit healing centre, Abergel added.
Killiktee’s past needed to be considered during sentencing, Abergel argued.
“Being Inuit is not a free pass to a lower sentence,” said Abergel, who argued that Killiktee should be sentenced to a further two years in the penitentiary on top of the two-forone credit she should receive for the nearly two years and three months she had already spent behind bars.
“That being said, her Inuit background and the abuse and the tragedy she has suffered in her life go into the mix of deciding what to do with her.”
For members of Lahey’s grieving family, though, Killiktee’s problem with alcohol was nothing more than an excuse for an “inhumane beating” that ultimately robbed their sister of her life in a Burlington hospital months later.
“This is someone with a history of assault charges on her record and is using alcohol as an excuse for her ridiculous beating on my sister’s head with her foot,” Lahey’s sister, Darlene Mitchell, wrote to the court. Lahey could no longer talk, walk or feed herself as a result of head injuries suffered in the attack, and she died after coming down with pneumonia. Lahey, who also had problems with alcohol, was suffering from terminal liver disease at the time of the attack.
“My sister was not perfect and had her share of struggles,” said another sister, Laura Bailey. “She didn’t deserve to die so young, especially in the brutal, tragic way.”
Abergel agreed there was no excuse for what Killiktee did. The attack, he said, was “nasty, brutish and short.”
However, once Killiktee calmed down, she tended to Lahey, touching her head and waited for the ambulance.
Ontario Superior Court Justice Lynn Ratushny is expected to sentence Killiktee on Oct. 20.
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Martin Garrix and Charelle Schriek's romance began back in 2017
after meeting through mutual friends in the Netherlands
enjoying a whirlwind of private weekend getaways and yacht adventures to exotic locations
as they often shared stunning photos from snorkeling excursions and breathtaking hikes
While the couple never officially announced their breakup
it's understood that they amicably called it quits around 2019
is a successful model who has worked with numerous high-profile brands such as G-Star RAW and Calvin Klein
Her natural beauty and ability to pose in front of the camera have made her a sought-after talent in the fashion industry
she is an avid traveler and fitness enthusiast
often sharing glimpses of her active lifestyle on social media
Charelle's love life remains mostly under wraps
with Martin Garrix being her most publicized relationship to date
Martin Garrix and Bebe Rexha sparked rumors of a brief romantic fling in 2016 when they collaborated on the hit song "In the Name of Love." Their chemistry was palpable
making fans wonder if there was more than just a professional connection between the two
whether it was purely rumor or a short-lived romance that quickly fizzled out
the pair soon seemed to settle into being just friends
they continue to support each other's music careers and occasionally share their mutual admiration on social media
Bebe Rexha, born in Brooklyn
is a talented singer and songwriter known for her genre-blending pop sound
She first gained recognition in 2013 for penning the chart-topping hit "The Monster" for Eminem and Rihanna
Bebe has gone on to release numerous successful singles and collaborate with household names like David Guetta
Although she keeps her personal life fairly private
Bebe has been romantically linked to filmmaker Keyan Safyari and
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Martin Garrix reportedly dated Dutch artist Lynn Spoor in 2015
at a time when both of their careers were on the rise
The couple met during an event in their native Netherlands
and they bonded over their shared passion for the arts
They were often spotted attending concerts and festivals together but managed to maintain a relatively low profile during their relationship
the couple quietly went their separate ways
presumably prioritizing their budding careers
Lynn Spoor is a talented visual artist from the Netherlands known for her incredible realistic style and unique ability to capture emotion within her artwork
Her paintings have been exhibited in galleries around the world
gaining her recognition and earning her a dedicated following
Lynn has dabbled in modeling and frequently shares glimpses of her personal life with her fans on social media platforms
her most well-known romantic connection was with DJ and producer Martin Garrix before he gained international fame.