The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is not just a disaster off the coast of the US. It affects all of us. The linkages are made clear by the news carried by the Chicago Tribune, "As of Friday evening, just one bird had been treated: a northern gannet, a relative of the albatross,... Continue Reading →
RANE PhD Studentship 2010
The RANE research is please to annouce that University College Falmouth are supporting a funded PhD Studentship within the Arts & Environment research area starting in October 2010. Research proposals are invited that address: "A critical engagement through arts practice with issues of environmental change" Director of Studies: Dr Daro Montag Daro.Montag@falmouth.ac.uk The RANE research... Continue Reading →
The Fruitful Gathering
Scottish Orchards are launching the project 'Commonwealth Orchard' by holding the Scottish Orchard Gathering of enthusiasts, fruit growers, apple pickers, pie bakers, grafters and pruners 10am-4pm Saturday 22nd May 2010 at St Mungo's Museum, 2 Castle Street, Glasgow, RSVP essential. They say, "The Commonwealth Orchard consists of lots of small plantings, and lots of people across... Continue Reading →
Opportunity
This call for proposals was recently announced and may be of interest: Call for Proposals: The Abbotshaugh Sentinel Submission deadline: Monday 26 April 2010 Expressions of interest are sought from people to design an earthwork of significant scale using excavated spoil. Must engage with the local community through the client panel to develop and implement... Continue Reading →
Bike culture
NVA, the Glasgow based environmental art organisation, has created an ecological art project for GI, the Glasgow International Festival of Visual Arts. NV has recreated/re-enacted the White Bike Plan/Witte Fietsenplan. The action originally took place in the mid-60s by the Provos in Amsterdam. The Provos said, “The White Bicycle Plan proposes to create bicycles for public use... Continue Reading →
Added to Bibliography
Fritz Haeg's excellent book Edible Estates: Attack on the Front Lawn is being released in a new and updated edition (April 2010) which documents completed projects and has new essays.
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