Interviews
The eco-futuristic photography of Steve Sabella
An interview with Steve Sabella about his use of photographic mediums to explore and subvert humanity's relationship with the natural world.
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History
A history of animatronics in three puppets
The world of animatronics is wild, weird and wonderful. With the help of vintage toy expert Barbara Bieshaar, we’re taking a look at the history of this oft-overlooked artform.
Interviews
Everything you need to know about daguerreotypes
What exactly is the daguerreotype photography process and what makes it so intriguing? Photography expert Daniel Heikens explains.
History
Who were the women at Woodstock?
To commemorate Woodstock, we’re taking a look at how the women that took to the stage experienced that remarkably rainy weekend.
History
How Napoleon’s autopsy fuelled some wild conspiracy theories
With great power comes great confusion, and the myths and misconceptions that have sprung up around Napoleon can often be traced back to his autopsy...
Interviews
What’s next for the whisky market?
Which whiskies are in vogue, and which ones are better to leave aside for now? Our whisky expert shares his thoughts on the market and how to get started as a collector.
History
How the VW Beetle went from Nazi invention to pop culture icon
How did the Beetle become the icon that it is today? Classic car expert Jan-Bart Broertjes is here to educate and reassure us about the history, significance and future of the VW Beetle.
Guides & Advice
Everything you need to know about buying vintage sunglasses
Vintage sunglasses are making a glorious comeback, and we are ready! In order to help you buy and care for the best pair of vintage sunglasses, we’ve asked our fashion expert Stefania Filizola for her tips and tricks.
Inspiration
How Spider-Man proved that teenagers can also be superheroes
In an attempt to understand and contextualise the meteoric rise of your friendly neighbourhood Spider-Man; we’ve spoken to comics experts Tim Plumbe and Patrick Vranken.
Guides & Advice
Everything you need to know about Dom Pérignon
Most of the stories written about Moët & Chandon’s legendary champagne brand Dom Pérignon focus on the myth of the eponymous monk that supposedly invented champagne. What we’re wondering is a bit more practical. What does it taste like? Is...
History
Basquiat and other 1980s NY artists to look out for
Basquiat left an incredible legacy. He was a creative powerhouse whose work inspired generations of artists to push the limits of visual and political art. But what about the men and women who painted, filmed, tagged and created alongside him?
Inspiration
How to decorate your garden with antiques
If you’re looking to quickly revitalise an all-too-familiar garden; carefully chosen ornaments, statues and even antiques will give you the best results.
History
A history of Citroën in three cars
Citroën is celebrating its 100-year anniversary this year; an impressive milestone worth taking a moment for. We sat down with some of our classic car experts to discuss three of Citroën’s most famous cars, and to figure out the key...
Inspiration
Why this massive Martian meteorite is only a tiny bit terrifying
As a massive Martian meteorite (over 250 grams) comes up for auction on Catawiki, we’ve asked our meteorite expert Trevor Boyd how in the Solar System such a gigantic specimen landed on Earth.
History
How the Omega Speedmaster won the space race
Besides the 20th-century ‘space race’ between the U.S.A. and the Soviet Union, another race was taking place: the battle of the watches. Berry Harleman, watch expert at Catawiki and Omega-enthusiast, helps us in understanding why the model is still so...