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March 12, 2021

Ground Work – From the Nothing Forest to the Experimental Field. Art & Science Retreat No. 1

10-11 mars, 2021. We love field work. We love hot coffee and crisp early Spring days, and to be on the move through landscapes, soundscapes, cityscapes – in conversation with the site and each other. The terrain informs the conversation in invaluable ways, becomes a […]

ART & RESEARCH 2 min read

Have we become soil blind?

The life-sustaining skin of the earth, the soils, are disappearing rapidly on a global scale. Industrialized urban societies could be said to suffer from partial soil blindness, not noticing the intricate life of soils, the biocultures they are part of and the many gifts they offer. Apart from providing food, living soils mitigate climate change, store water, and draw down carbon into the ground. In short: soil is key to sustainable futures. How could we become better collaborators? Explore the fascinating world of soils with us!


Funded by Formas, a Swedish Research Council for Sustainable Development

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