Berlin, My Chance - The Careers of Foreign Artists
May 1, 2009
The German capital is a multifaceted melting pot of cultures and creativity, one of the world’s most vibrant cities. Berlin also boasts a half million foreign-born citizens, many of whom are artists, attracted by the freedom the city offers and its reputation for experimentation.
Berlin is also rich in classical culture and offers a plethora of artistic attractions, both traditional and experimental. It has earned a reputation as one of the liveliest, most fascinating cities in Europe…indeed in the world. The artist’s milieu is far from snobbish and enclosed…rather, it is open and widely accessible. It’s one of the things that attract so many artists to Berlin.
The phenomenon is called "Art Gain." The more artists settle down in the city, the more come. It’s an upward spiral of creativity that gains strength through word of mouth, and generous grants and subsidies, offered both by Berlin and foreign sources.
The author Maria Cecilia Barbetta from Buenos Aires and Turkish-born actor and filmmaker Numan Acar sought out Berlin as a source of creative inspiration. Both hope to feed on it as they further their artistic careers.
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