The Image Book of Nomad Papaya Bird Fürsorge • Für Gemüse-

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Editors: Pascal Gielen

These two works on life's fleeting pleasures are by Buddhist monks from medieval Japan

Elfi Seidel (DE)

The Image Book of Nomad Papaya Bird Fürsorge • Für Gemüse-In the shadow of the citys high rises, a bird perched beneath a wild papaya tree. Its rounded form and earthy hue allowed it to stand almost upright, like a papaya hanging from the branches. The Malayan Night Heron, often nicknamed sweet potato bird or big silly bird by locals usually wanders the city with a carefree ease. Yet, on one chance afternoon, it stood quietly beneath a papaya tree heavy with fruit. In the shifting interplay of light and