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Can you walk in the city?

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In the city. Can you walk in the city? I am a country walker. Or not? Is it the same? The country walking. And the city walking. Find the country. The Pentlands. Are they compensating? For what? See the city. From above. Ok. Onwards. And upwards. Castlelaw. Hillfort. Big hole. What were they storing? Grain. Beer? Rubbish today. Upwards round, bleak, lock in distance. Army stuff. Firing range. Danger sign. Ignore. Up. Round. Top. Mist. Down. Red danger sign, sheep, shooting. Oh no. Compass? Where is it? F…! Fence. Jump. Down. Lost. I thought I was in the city? See path. Car. Thanks God.

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Claudia Zeiske

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Marŝarto Grand Jury 2023 Marŝarto Grand Jury 2024 Writer in residence 2021/22

Claudia Zeiske is a walking curator, whose interest lies in path-making as a cultural practice. With friendship at heart, her walks combine a desire for a slower pace of life with socio-politically and environmentally sensitive issues. For more than a deca...

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