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Exploring Cartography's Artistry: 'Cities, Like Dreams' Exhibition

3/5/2026

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The exhibition 'Cities, like dreams' at the Tefaf art fair in Maastricht examines maps as both scientific tools and artistic narratives.
Jorge Luis Borges' story inspired the exhibition, which centers on an empire obsessed with cartography.
The show features 18th-century city maps reflecting Enlightenment rationality while telling stories of urban life.
Sohei Nishino contributes contemporary works that present immersive photographic dioramas of cities, highlighting vibrancy and complexity.

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Story summary

The exhibition 'Cities, like dreams' at the Tefaf art fair in Maastricht examines maps as both scientific tools and artistic narratives.
Jorge Luis Borges' story inspired the exhibition, which centers on an empire obsessed with cartography.
The show features 18th-century city maps reflecting Enlightenment rationality while telling stories of urban life.
Sohei Nishino contributes contemporary works that present immersive photographic dioramas of cities, highlighting vibrancy and complexity.