A nest, a basket
Since 2021, the Bijgerijpad in Tilburg has been home to Nick J. Swarth's location-specific poem Een nest, een mand (A nest, a basket). The poem adds a poetic layer to the surroundings and invites passers-by to pause for a moment and reflect on language in public spaces.
About the work
The poem plays with the meaning of security and shelter. It shows how words can subtly change a place, giving Bijgerijpad its own identity.
About the poet
Nick J. Swarth is a poet, performer, and visual artist. His work is known for combining accessibility and complexity. With his location-specific poems, he literally brings poetry into the city, surprising residents and visitors alike with language in their everyday surroundings.
Location
A nest, a basket
Burgerijpad 20
5038 EP Tilburg
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