Ansuman Biswas, who spent 40 days in the Manchester Museum tower as a hermit, is interviewed by BBC News upon his exit (August 5 was his last day there ) and return to “real” life. Excerpt:
A hermit is re-entering society after spending 40 days and 40 nights in Manchester Museum’s Gothic tower.
Ansuman Biswas, 43, from London, chose 40 objects from the museum collection during his isolation, where he contemplated “loss and extinction”.
He posted his thoughts on the items on a blog, as well as practising yoga and meditation for up to five hours a day.
Mr Biswas, an artist, told the BBC it had been a wonderful experience which he hoped to repeat in the future.
“It’s flown by really. I wish I could have another 40 days and 40 nights,” said the hermit.
“There’s so much to do still and I’ve got lots of ideas that I’ve run out of time now to realise.
“Except I could continue to do them in real life, or whatever real life is.”
Includes a one-and-a-half minute video.
URL: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/manchester/8187909.stm
Blog: http://manchesterhermit.wordpress.com