A Tale of Two Cities depicts the appeal of a metropolis to the creative mind.
Just as Charles Dickens found his muse in the city of London, inspiring him to write his masterpiece A Tale of Two Cities, modern Berlin holds a special appeal for many visual artists. The city is vibrant and thriving, and is a place of promise for creative entrepreneurs.
A Tale of Two Cities depicts the appeal of a metropolis to the creative spirit. Concordia is showing work by four Dutch artists who live and work in Berlin. Down-to-earth Dutch people in a city that is labeled hip and happening. What is the added value of this, for themselves and their artistry? An exhibition about inspiration, an expectant art scene, and doing your own thing.
A tale of two cities features new work by Miriam Temme, Marike Schuurman, Witte Wartena, and Joep van Liefland.
Charles Dickens wrote A tale of two cities as, in his own words, his best and most personal work. The opening sentence, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times,” is one of the most famous in literature. The book was initially published as a serial, with sales figures rising with each edition. The exhibition A Tale of Two Cities offers a contemporary experience of the city as a muse, inspired by Dickens' famous words.