INVITO: College Workshop - Painting the Anthropocene. Landscape transformation captured by Artists’ views on environmental and climate change - 5 May
Da: Lunedì 5 maggio 2025
Fino a: Lunedì 5 maggio 2025
Nell’ambito della collaborazione tra le dieci Scuole Superiori di Ateneo, si invia la presentazione del workshop "Painting the Anthropocene. Landscape transformation captured by Artists’ views on environmental and climate change" dedicato agli studenti delle scuole della rete ASSI, che si svolgerà presso il Collegio Internazionale Ca’ Foscari Venezia.
E' possibile inviare la propria candidatura entro e non oltre l'11 aprile 2025.
Di seguito la presentazione del workshop e le modalità di partecipazione.
Ricordiamo che la partecipazione e accomodation sono gratuite e supportate dal Collegio Internazionale nell’ambito della collaborazione tra Scuole Superiori di Ateneo della rete ASSI.
Dear students,
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming event Painting the Anthropocene: Landscape Transformation Captured by Artists’ Views on Environmental and Climate Change, which will take place on May 5, 2025, in Venice.
The United Nations has declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers' Preservation, and the UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution to declare the period from 2025 to 2034 as the Decade of Action for Cryospheric Sciences. This initiative aims to raise global awareness about the critical role of glaciers, snow, and ice in the climate system. The event will celebrate this occasion, fostering dialogue at the intersection of teaching and research, art and science, humanities, and environmental sciences.
The event will be co-organized by The New Institute Centre for Environmental Humanities (NICHE) and Distretto Veneziano Ricerca e Innovazione (DVRI), with the support of ECHO - Science Communication Hub, Fondazione Università Ca’ Foscari Venezia, in collaboration with Accademia di belle Arti Venezia and the International Centre for Climate Change Research and Studies. This is a European Climate Pact event.
Coordinators:- Prof. Fabiana Zollo (Dept. of Environmental Sciences, Informatics and Statistics & NICHE)
- Prof. Francesca Tarocco (NICHE)
- Enrico Costa (ECHO - Science Communication Hub)
- Erica Villa (ECHO - Science Communication Hub & DVRI)
- Toby Wright, artist
- Daniel Cervenka, The Convergence
- Cristina Baldacci, NICHE, Ca' Foscari University
Event Details
Date: May 5, 2025
Location: Venice
- Morning session: Auditorium Santa Margherita - Emanuele Severino (Dorsoduro 3689)
- Afternoon session: Accademia di Belle Arti Venezia (Fondamenta Zattere Allo Spirito Santo, 423)
Session 1: Painting the Anthropocene
10.30-12.15
Keynote, screening, roundtable
Opened with a keynote presentation by the artist Toby Wright, the session will feature one roundtable discussion on science, art, and science communication led by renowned scholars, creatives, and experts. Panelists include prof. Francesca Tarocco (NICHE, Ca’ Foscari), prof. Carlo Barbante (Ca’ Foscari), prof. Cristina Baldacci (NICHE, Ca’ Foscari), Mara Nemela (Fondazione Dolomiti UNESCO) and Daniel Cervenka (The Convergence). Erica Villa (ECHO and DVRI) will moderate the session.
Light lunch
13.00, Accademia di Belle Arti Venezia (Fondamenta Zattere Allo Spirito Santo, 423)
Session 2: Workshop with a Ghost
14.30-17.30
In a world where data and statistics often dominate climate change narratives, how do we communicate the urgency of this global issue in a way that resonates emotionally and inspires action? Join us for a transformative workshop that bridges the gap between science and storytelling through the power of art and media. Workshop With a Ghost invites participants to embark on an immersive journey of exploration, creativity, and dialogue. Using the stunning backdrop of Venice, we will reimagine the communication of climate science through sketching, painting, and storytelling.
This event is designed for college students, master’s students, PhD candidates, and early-stage researchers across various disciplines seeking a deeper understanding of artscience, climate science, environmental communication, and outreach.
To apply, complete and submit this online form (a motivation letter is required).
Deadline for registration: April 11th, 2025
Acceptance notifications will be sent by April 17th.
Looking forward to seeing you in Venice!
Best regards,
The Staff of the International College