Ecological Thresholds

2025 May, Berlin, Germany

'Amazonen in Berlin', artists Chiara Faggionato and Lina Mazenett, are invited as guests to the seminar Ecological Thresholds: Environment, Activism, and the Future of Museums at UdK Berlin, led by Brazilian curator, art mediator, and artist Viviane Tabach. During their participation, they will organize an artistic walk in the public spaces of Berlin Museum Island, visiting statues of Amazon warrior women. During the tour, they will invite students to reflect on the power dynamics embodied by these statues, while also considering the power dynamics of the spaces where they are placed. The seminar Ecological Thresholds: Environment, Activism, and the Future of Museums investigates the role of art institutions at the intersection of ecological crises and cultural transformation. Framing museums and art institutions as products of colonial histories and extractive practices, the seminar investigates how institutions can move beyond their origins as instruments of control and classification to become agents of ecological justice. The theme of "Tipping Points" is central to this seminar, addressing moments when cultural, social, or environmental pressures catalyze systemic change and examining their impact on art institutions. How can art institutions confront the dual urgencies of ecological collapse and colonial legacies? In what ways can they reimagine their roles through practices of restitution, addressing ecological injustices, and fostering equitable partnerships with communities and cultures historically affected by colonialism?

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