"Crying Violet, an originally Dutch flower, has been completely extinct for some time. Historically, the flower was a symbol of unblemished purity, benevolent wildness and fresh beginnings. However, the arrival of the tulip in the late 16th century heralded a slow but definitive extinction of Crying Violet."

During Come Closer , the artists of the '' Radical Cut-up '' (an interdisciplinary master's programme at the Sandberg Institute) not only commemorated Crying Violet, but symbolically brought the flower back to the present. Through artistic interventions and happenings, the spirit of the legendary flower was revived. The interventions were directed by Fabian Reichle. With images, stories, sound and smell, the audience was given the opportunity to get to know Crying Violet. Moreover, it questioned the role humans play in the destruction of nature. The programme included contributions by Adam Bletchly, Lou Buche, Barnaby Monk, Juliana Maurer, Fabian Reichle, Anthony Smyrski and Agustina Woodgate. Among others, they recited texts at various locations in the exhibition and asked the audience to participate in ritual acts. After wards, everyone was presented with a flower.