Waag Open: who owns space?

The sky above us is getting increasingly full of technology, including satellites that our smartphones use, but also satellites for weather and climate measurements and for warfare. But how much fuller can it get up there, and what do we actually have to say about it?

How do we see the Earth from outer space? From a distance, it looks like a soothing blue marble. But in reality, the world is on fire.

French-Caribbean artist Michèle Boulogne explores how climate change can – and must – be understood through the eyes of local communities. Dutch-Caribbean researcher Danick Trouwloon investigates ecological management and climate change in relation to the populations of various islands. During this Waag Open, they will talk to Waag's Miha Tursic about what space means to different cultures, our image of the Earth and the climate, and how technology and we ourselves influence this.

Come to Waag Open on Thursday 2 October and let us know how you see the planet!

The programme is a result of the More-than-planet project and is made possible in part by the AFK's 3Package Deal programme, which supports Michele Boulogne's work.
The programme is also part of KWS.

Programme

19:30 - 19:45 hrsWelcome & introduction19:45 - 21:15 hrsInteractive discussion with Michele Boulogne, Danick Trouwloon and Miha Tursic 21:15 - 21:30 hrsDiscussion & drinks

Accessibility

If you are tight on funds and want to participate in this event, please get in touch with sanna [@] waag [dot] org.