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Culture(s) in Sustainable Futures: theories, policies, practices

International Transdisciplinary Conference May 6-8, 2015 | Helsinki, Finland Update: Deadline for abstract submission extended: The scientific committee decided to prolong the deadline for submissions until 15th December and for open stage until 5th January. Is culture the fourth pillar of sustainability alongside the ecological, economic and social aspects? How does culture act as a… Continue reading Culture(s) in Sustainable Futures: theories, policies, practices

Gathering of the ar(c)t(ic) tribes II

24. – 26. Oct. 2014 Seminar Mo i Rana, Campus Helgeland A gathering of the ar(c)t(ic) tribes II is a seminar on contemporary art, urban development and social change, focusing on art projects in public spaces. What happens when artists intervene directly in society? What is the connection between sustainability and art, e.g. in community… Continue reading Gathering of the ar(c)t(ic) tribes II

World Conference on Ecological Restoration

6th World Conference on Ecological Restoration – Towards Resilient Ecosystems: Restoring the Urban, the Rural and the Wild Call for Symposia, Workshops & Training Courses Proposals are now invited for symposia, workshops and training courses for the 6th World Conference on Ecological Restoration. The deadline for submitting a proposal is Friday 12th December 2014, however… Continue reading World Conference on Ecological Restoration

River Symposium on Art, Ecopower and the Liberation of Energy

Central European University, Budapest 3 October 2014, 14.00-19.00 River Excursion to Szentendre 4 October 2014, 10.00-17.30 Speakers:  Axel Braun, Peter Coates, Ian Fairlie, Jozsef R. Juhász, Cecylia Malik, Ilona Németh, James Prosek, Martin Schmid and Nick Thorpe The River Symposium on Art, Ecopower and the Liberation of Energy considers the political, social and ecological proportions… Continue reading River Symposium on Art, Ecopower and the Liberation of Energy

2014 Fuller Challenge Finalists Announced

September 2014, New York City – The Buckminster Fuller Institute is pleased to announce the Finalists for the 2014 Fuller Challenge. Now in its 7th cycle, The Fuller Challenge invites designers, architects, activists, entrepreneurs, artists, planners and scientists, from all over the world to submit their game-changing solutions to solve humanity’s most pressing problems. A… Continue reading 2014 Fuller Challenge Finalists Announced

Exploring Environmental Photography

October 1–3, 2014 Universität Bern Institut für Kunstgeschichte Hauptgebäude, Hochschulstrasse 4 Program Wednesday, October 1, 2014 Room 220 (2nd Floor West) 18.15-19.30 Evening Lecture (in German) God’s Own Junkyard. Architektur, Fotografie und Gemeinschaft Hubert Locher, Philipps-Universität Marburg Introduction: Peter Schneemann Thursday, October 2, 2014 Room 331 (3rd Floor West) 10.00-10.30 Welcome and Introduction: Sonja Feßel,… Continue reading Exploring Environmental Photography

Ecological Collapse: art, research, activism – how to shape alliances

Debate at Stenersenmuseet, Oslo, Norway, Thursday September 25th 2014, 17:00 What role does art have in today’s communication of research? Concerned Artists Norway and think tank Tau invite to conversation and debate: Ecological collapse: Art, research and activism – how to create alliances? Scientists, artists and activists have in common to ask questions, to see… Continue reading Ecological Collapse: art, research, activism – how to shape alliances

Uranium Film Festivals 2014

Uranium Film Festival India Koordinator Shri Prakash did again a great job. Now the final report about the International Uranium Film Festival 2014 Tour to India was published: Statements, photos, films about nuclear power, uranium mining, atomic bombs, … worth reading! http://www.uraniumfilmfestival.org/images/documents/INDIA_Uranium_Film_Festival_2014_Report_New_XX.pdf   The next Uranium Film Festivals will take part on Sept. 29. in… Continue reading Uranium Film Festivals 2014