About

HEARTBRUT - it means: be bold and brave. It's about sharing concrete love in a tough world

HEARTBRUT explores the sweet spot between art and problem solving – one picture, story, short video or walk at a time. We take inspiration from the unapologetically bold honesty of brutalism, rethink it and give it a fresh, contemporary spin. HEARTBRUT is about pushing boundaries, overcoming black and white thinking, killing stereotypes and focusing on what unites us. We serve visuals, words, online content, print editions, walks & talks, as well as bespoke solutions for clients. Our format-fluid approach, relatable style and signature ability to make exciting and unusual connections appeals to diverse and international audiences. Founded in 2019, HEARTBRUT is the brainchild of Zurich-based writer Karin Bürki. We are regularly featured in the media.

Keep it brut & beautiful!

Born and bred in Zurich, Karin spent their formative years in London. After graduating in Fine Art from Saint Martins College of Art & Design, the writer & photographer made their name with the photo blog PLAYLUST – a pun on Wanderlust and the pseudonym Play Hunter. Karin’s signature razor-sharp style and refusal to choose between art, photography and media opened up new and singular playgrounds, ranging from the photography book “Now & Wow – A Style Hunter’s Book of Photographs”, a visiting lectureship at Zurich University of the Arts to various newspaper columns, exhibitions and business partnerships. In 2019, Karin founded Heartbrut.