The Avant/Garde Diaries is an online interview magazine and global event series initiated by Mercedes-Benz in 2011.

We believe that the present moment is one of unprecedented change, opportunity, and innovation. Excited by this landscape, The Avant/Garde Diaries presents a wide-ranging compendium of voices that disclose new ways of thinking and spread inspiration across all industries.

Corresponding to The Avant/Garde Diaries’ digital platform, festivals are hosted throughout the year in metropolises around the world. Each is curated by an expert from the creative industry, and showcases the most exciting thinkers, artists, and entertainers in a live setting.

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