Agroecology is the science that investigates how ecological processes can be used within agricultural production systems. This includes for example the biological control of pests (e.g. keeping birds to control insects), the promotion of symbiotic relationships (e.g. the symbiosis between plants and fungi in mycorrhiza), the improvement of soil life (e.g. by compost), or the control of microclimate (e.g. by agroforestry). Systemic approaches include for example “do-nothing” natural farming, hydroponics, or permaculture. In our workshop, we will not only look at the biophysical systems, but also at the social systems that are necessary to make agroecology successful.
This online-workshop will investigate the potential of agroecology and explore creative solutions that can help us make our food system more sustainable. We want to bring artists and designers together with food system experts from science. The aim is to highlight innovative and out-of-the-box solutions and communicate them to the general public using artistic approaches. Our workshop will result in concrete products, that will be developed during the overall duration of it. They can include installations, experiments, apps, videos or other media.
Creative projects
Let’s create alternative agriculture!
Friday 3.9.2021
17:00 > 18:30
kickoff presentation
18:30 > 20:00
socializing evening / party / meetup
Saturday 4.9.2021
10:00 > 13:00
content lectures
14:00 > 14:30
guest lecture
14:30 > 15:30
content ideation
Sunday 5.9.2021
10:00 > 13:00
artistic & technical lecture
14:30 > 15:00
guest lecture
15:00 > 16:00
implementation ideation
Ideation week > Preparation of presentation
Monday 6.9 > Friday 10.9.2021
with morning calls consultation on Wednesday
Saturday 11.9.2021
14:00 > 16:00
Presentation of ideas
(12 people individual)
16:30 – 18:30
selection process
Sunday 12.9.2021
10:00 > 13:00
Ideation phase in small groups
(best idea or best 3 ideas)
prototyping week
Monday 13.9 > Friday 17.9.2021
with morning calls and consultation on Wednesday
Saturday 18.9.2021
11:00 > 13:00
presentation of prototype
14:30 > 15:00
5 minutes presentation guest feedback
15:30 > 17:00
production concept in team consultation
production week
Monday 20.9 > Thursday 23.9.2021
with morning call Wednesday
Friday 24.9.2021
18:00 > 21:00
Finalisation and publication
Sunday 26.9.2021
18:00 > 21:00
Exhibition Opening Livestream Presentations