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Norbert
Bisky
Berlin,
Germany
@norbertbisky
What is the inspiration behind ‘Desmadre Berlin’?
What drove you to make a show that revolves around
your native country’s capital city?
For many years I have been living in Friedrichshain,
one of the night lively neighbourhoods of Berlin. So
when I walk out of my studio late at night I stumble
into club kids on their way to Berghain or Watergate.
I really love to have a studio in the midst of it all. So I
finally wanted to pay tribute and make an entire show
related to Berlin’s infamous nightlife.
How do you think Parisians will relate to a show
about another capital city in Europe?
Oh, I guess most Parisians have heard about the Berlin
club scene. I hope the show puts a smile on their faces.
It’s been almost 2 months since self-isolation has
been enforced worldwide, how are you feeling?
I am fine, painting in the studio every day. The noisy
city around is what I am missing. I never imagined
Berlin could be so damn quiet. The situation right
now is devastating especially for the clubs, the project
spaces, the queer scene and the art venues. Hopefully,
everything will go back to normal. After all, I am
optimistic.
What have you been doing to pass your time in
quarantine?
Painting, painting, painting. And I started to have long
conversations on the phone again, like back in the
90ies.
How has the situation affected your work?
Right now there is no direct impact on my work. I am
not a newspaper. Let’s see in a few months if there will
be changes in the painting process.
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