Abstract
In the pragmatic mindset of today’s cities, architecture has become steel and glass rectangular blocks with occasional nicks in corners or holes in the building. Where has the artist in the architect gone? Looking at examples incontemporary art and film, perhaps there is still hope for the soul of the city. It is high time architects take a bite of the forbidden fruit that is following the whims and fancies of the creative mind. Reality is often disappointing; architecture shall break free from its slavery and be the antidote.