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Discussion with Daphne Dragona & Sybille Neumeyer
Who makes the weather, and how do artists address the promises of contemporary techno fixes and the right to breathe? Which media can be mobilized to assess the health of the planetary body?
In the spiralling climate and ecological crisis bodies are differently affected by the weather. Their breathing is dependent on the metabolic processes of the body of the planet and on carbon cycles being disrupted. Experiencing an ongoing climate crisis, we need to fight for a sustainable future and to examine the solutions being introduced by technology. This discussion with Daphne Dragona and Sybille Neumeyer explores critical approaches found in contemporary visual and curatorial practices, that offer a nuanced perspective on the different layers and temporalities of harm in toxic atmospheres.
(The event is in English language)
Daphne Dragona is an independent curator, theorist and writer based in Berlin and Athens. Her work critically examines power structures through the lens of artistic and theoretical practices. She focuses on themes like the complexities of digital connectivity, the potential and limitations of the commons, subversive art, the manipulation of play, and the ethical challenges around care and empathy. Recently, she has delved into the possibilities offered by kin-making technologies in addressing the climate crisis.
