Picturing Climate through the Lens of Arts and Humanities

How can alternative approaches like photography, video, participatory theatre and storytelling promote education and generate discussion and action around climate breakdown? What can we learn from artists, researchers and grassroots organisations in Cuba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jordan and the UK about the effects of climate breakdown in each location? Participate in workshops and seminars that explore the potential of arts methodologies to promote knowledge exchange and inspire action in times of climate emergency. Consider the work done by grassroots organisations in Cuba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and Jordan. Speak to the artists and practitioners involved. Participate in hands-on activities that explore the synergies between arts and environment.

About Picturing Climate

Picturing Climate brings together artists, researchers and grassroots arts and culture organisations in Cuba, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Jordan and the UK to explore the potential of arts- and humanities-based methodologies for developing local and international educational capacity on climate change induced food and livelihoods insecurities.

The core network includes Agnes Czajka (Open University); Eva Sajovic (artist photographer); Corinne Silva (visual artist); Jasmin Hasic (International Burch University); Dzeneta Karabegovic (University of Salzburg); Dijana Rakovic (Counterpoints Arts); Riera Studio (Cuba); Most Mira (Bosnia and Herzegovina); and Auranitis Lifeline (Jordan). Picturing Climate is hosted by The Open University and funded by the AHRC Research Networking Highlight for Education in Conflict and Protracted Crises.

Open to public. School groups by appointment. For appointment, please contact: picturingclimate@gmail.com.

Programme

Friday, 29th November 13:00-22:00

Transgressing Borders: art, academia and cross-border interventions in times o climate emergency

Saturday, 30th November 12:30-17:00

Transgressive methodologies I: Skills and tools for critical learning

Sunday, 1st December 12:30-17:30

Transgressive methodologies II: Eco-critique and the power of plants

Please see the Full Programme for further details.