The Facts
Kunsthaus Zürich has announced the 'Earth Talks' lecture and event series, running from August 19 to September 23, 2021. The interdisciplinary program addresses climate change and features the Zurich premiere of the documentary 'The Great Green Wall', co-produced by media activist Claude Grunitzky, a talk with Norwegian bestselling author Maja Lunde about her 'Climate Quartet' novels, and a panel on sustainable production and lifestyles with Kilian Wiget, founder of streetwear label ZRCL. Events take place in the museum's new garden by the Chipperfield building, the hall, and the festival hall. The series includes talks, a sound installation and performance titled 'Oszilot', a foraging and cooking event with artist Maurice Maggi, and a film screening. All events are livestreamed, with limited in-person attendance.
The Signal
The series marks a significant institutional engagement with environmental discourse, positioning the Kunsthaus Zürich as a platform for cross-disciplinary dialogue beyond traditional art exhibitions. By bringing together climate scientists, authors, activists, and designers, the museum leverages its post-expansion spaces to host public debate on pressing ecological issues. For collectors and curators, this signals a growing trend of museums integrating sustainability and activism into their programming, reflecting broader cultural shifts toward climate consciousness in the art world.
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- Artists: Ursula Biemann, Luc Gut, Rolf Hellat, Maurice Maggi
- People: Claude Grunitzky, Maja Lunde, Kilian Wiget, Philipp Blom, Hanna Fischer, Matthias Bachmann, Philipp Furler, Marguerite Meyer, Stephanie Hess, Fred Frohofer, Hanna Wick, Gesa Schneider, Andreas Weber, Doris Ragettli
- Museums: Kunsthaus Zürich
- Locations: Zürich
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