Non-human animals have played an important role in western culture, from children’s fables to cartoon and movie characters in popular and occult media. We tend to represent animals as beings that bring us happiness and companionship; how many TikTok videos … read more
The NATURE DESIGN CAMP 2023 registration is now open.This year’s topic and program: Bodies of Water Four individuals from near and far of the interdisciplinary fields of crafts, design, performance and science join forces at the Kulturraum Burgruine Blumenegg and … read more
Here are some glimpses from an ongoing art practice, where communication with the landscape and the other-than-human holds a central space. The method of asking the landscape what it wishes runs through most of my various projects, in this case … read more
Bombyx mori, the domestic silk moth, is a species of moth that humans have domesticated over 5000 years of silk production. The silk harvesting process has been optimised for more efficiency and productivity in many aspects such as their habitat, … read more
Creative curious makers, designers, artists, musicians, birdwatchers, insect watchers, wild reptiles and amphibians followers, wild plant lovers, mushrooms and lichens admirers, bacteria and wild yeast growers, urban tree supporter, nature enthusiasts, join us in exploring the ecology of Malmö. We … read more
Thomas Laurien: Hi Johanna, You belong to the core group of the network today and it would be interesting to get to know you a bit more. Where in life are you? Johanna Mehl: I’m in that liminal space, where … read more
If there was legislation that prevented the construction of high buildings along the edge of the water, local eel grass would have a much better chance of making a living in the post-industrial waters. Or perhaps if there were a … read more
Design’s ties to industrialization and progress has made possible increased material well-being for many humans while simultaneously contributing to waste, environmental degradation, and decreased biodiversity. Design after Progress: Reimagining Design Histories and Futures is a research environment that seeks to … read more
The present biodiversity crisis is often framed as a struggle to preserve untouched nature. Yet researchers have recently shown that as much as three quarters of the earth’s terrestrial surfaces have been occupied and shaped by humans for more than … read more
Posthuman Dictionary Platform is in the form of a simple online dictionary designed to explore the basic concepts and narratives of Posthuman, with the intention of building a winter garden enriched with various articles, quotes and resources. The platform also … read more