A tale – in three parts – of two cities
Cities are about people, a place to gather, work and play; a place to live in the moment while pursuing our ambitions and dreams.
At first glance, Montreal and Shanghai share little beyond an agreement affirming their status as sister cities. What if there is something more, something ubiquitous that reinforces our shared humanity? Candid, spontaneous and uplifting, there is no agenda behind this photoessay beyond accentuating our unique qualities and shining light on the richness of our urban lives.
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The lightbulb moment: rather than dwell on our differences, I started to notice how alike we are. Two cities, so dissimilar in history, geography, climate, culture and language, can nevertheless be remarkably similar in purpose and identity.
© 2025 Daniel Wiener
