MARTA’s foundation lays in generational bonds and the profound intimacy of human connections. With this concept in mind, we are delighted to introduce Muse, Petra Louise Bräutigam—a woman whose influence has been integral to MARTA’s story. Petra Louise, mother of MARTA founder Emilia Bräutigam, inspired a deep appreciation for design, fine jewelry, and the power of female independence and entrepreneurship in her daughter from an early age.

As the mind behind EmiLu, a renowned design hotel in Stuttgart, Petra Louise brings inspiration, atmosphere, and creativity to life every day. Drawing from her personal travels and museum visits around the world, she continues to shape spaces where design and emotion come together.

ME IN 5
Me as a place: A building from Diébédo Francis Kéré.
Me as a sound: Piano music.
Me as a smell: Néroli Outrenoir by Guerlain.
Me as an art piece: When I traveled to Hong Kong I found the art piece of my dreams, unfortunately I do not remember the name. It showed a female with a burgundy headpiece, almost like a turban, blushed cheeks and a pearl necklace.
Me as a gem: Diamond.

5 Loves: My family, architecture, art, shoes & bags, my hometown.
5 Influences: My family and friends, art and architecture, good books, my daily life, magazines.
5 Places: Stuttgart, Switzerland, Milan, Paris and Copenhagen.

We are pleased to present our second Muse, the Stuttgart-based artist Hannah Zenger. Hannah’s creations, which oscillate between architecture and art are a source of pure inspiration. Her scientific and poetic works delve into the transformation of natural elements, resulting in highly aesthetic pieces characterized by their minimalist yet vibrant appearance. Every encounter with the artist and her art affirms her sensitivity to materials and details, subtly exuded with style, consistency, and self-assurance. We are thankful to name Hannah one of our Muses.

ME IN 5
Me as a place: Église Saint-Joseph in Le Havre by Auguste Perret. The brutalist concrete architecture with its kaleidoscopic stained glass artwork by Marguerite Huré is a fascinating experience of light, color and concrete.
Me as a sound: Björk always puts me in a good state of mind.
Me as a smell: Hinoki by Comme des Garçons. The inspiration for this fragrance comes from a perfectly still, slightly chilly spring morning spent soaking in a hinoki tub at a ryokan in Kyoto. I love contemplating this fragrance!
Me as an art piece: Sun Tunnels by Nancy Holt in Utah’s Great Basin Desert.
Me as a gem: Raw glass material transformed into a prism.

5 Loves: The people in my life, collecting stones, collecting earth, rivers, scents.
5 Influences: Art, nature, phenomena, light, the sky.
5 Places: Sunset in Marseille, by the sea on Elba, in a wine bar in Paris, a rooftop terrace in Vienna, our cozy Atelier

We would like to introduce our first Muse Nathalie De Geyter. With her minimalist approach, her focus on the important things of fashion, she creates one fashion campaign after another—also with philosophical depth, she shakes us awake and respects the personality and naturalness of their carefully chosen models. The strong lines of images are characterized by an immense timelessness and always look elegant. Beyond her immense talent, Nathalie is a very inspiring women with a deep sense of humility. She instantly makes you feel comfortable in her presence. A successful woman who always stays true to herself and her values. Pure inspiration.

ME IN 5
Me as a place: The small south-Catalonian town Montroig del Camp.
Me as a sound: The song “Seabird” from Alessi Brothers.
Me as a smell: The fragrance “Replica Beach Walk” from Maison Margiela.
Me as an art piece: Dancer (1925) by Joan Miró.
Me as a gem: A warm, dark green Jade stone.

5 Loves: Spain, the ocean, natural wine, food, design.
5 Influences: My family and friends, European culture, art, print magazines, old
chic women and men in the streets.
5 Places: Basel, Barcelona, Cadíz, Antwerp and of course Paris.