À propos
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.
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PUBLICATIONS
Carte Brute Alpin, 2023
Carte Brute Basel, 2022
Carte Brute Zürich, 2021
Carte Brute Switzerland, 2020
Brutalist Beauties Postcards, 2018-
COLLABORATIONS
VN Residency, Zurich, Tours & Talks, 2024-
Open House Zürich & Basel, Expert Tours, 2022-
Architektur Film Tage, Zurich, Talk, 2023
Collaborators
Rebecca De Bautista, Visual Concept Carte Brute Edition, 2020-
SHOWS & PRESENTATIONS
Carte Brute Alpin Launch Presentation, OKRO Gallery, Chur, 2023
“Gem or Eyesore?”, part of exhibition, Swiss Heritage Centre, Zurich, 2022-2024
Beton Blutt (Naked Concrete), Print Presentation, Print Matters, Zurich, 2019-2020
Heartbrut, Launching Exhibition, Kosmos, Zurich, 2019
AWARDS & ART GRANTS (SELECTION)
Art Grant, Canton of Graubünden, 2023
Research Grant, Canton of Thurgau, 2021
Art Grant, City of St. Gallen, 2020
Carte Brute edition included in Swiss National Library, 2024
