Join us on Saturday May 13 for a lecture by Alaa Abu Asad (artist researcher and Fellow at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie’s Lectoraat Art & Spatial Praxis) during the programme of Kunstfort x TXT: Cross Stitch.
'In the absence of the invasive: Can we finally look at the Japanese knotweed as a green future companion?’
Join us on Saturday May 13 for:
'In the absence of the invasive: Can we finally look at the Japanese knotweed as a green future companion?’
A lecture by Alaa Abu Asad (artist researcher and Fellow at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie’s Lectoraat Art & Spatial Praxis) during the programme of Kunstfort x TXT: Cross Stitch.
In his extensive research on invasive species of the Japanese knotweed plant, Alaa has been following debates on the plant and its (undesirable) sisters, varying from problem making, eradication solutions, utilisation and, most importantly, potential symbiosis. During the talk, Alaa will unfold a wide range of his (physical) research material, tell anecdotes, share parts of court cases, and more.
'In the absence of the invasive: Can we finally look at the Japanese knotweed as a green future companion?’
A lecture by Alaa Abu Asad (artist researcher and Fellow at the Gerrit Rietveld Academie’s Lectoraat Art & Spatial Praxis) during the programme of Kunstfort x TXT: Cross Stitch.
In his extensive research on invasive species of the Japanese knotweed plant, Alaa has been following debates on the plant and its (undesirable) sisters, varying from problem making, eradication solutions, utilisation and, most importantly, potential symbiosis. During the talk, Alaa will unfold a wide range of his (physical) research material, tell anecdotes, share parts of court cases, and more.
Programme 13.05.2023
13:00h - 16:00h: ongoing programme – possibility to explore the students' workshops, performances and interactions in and around the fort.
16:00h - 17:00h: introduction by Kunstfort’s director Rabiaâ Benlahbib and lecture by Alaa Abu Asad -- TXT fellow at LASP: Lectoraat Art & Spatial Praxis, Gerrit Rietveld Academie.
17:00h - 17:15h: closing performance by student.
16:00h - 17:00h: introduction by Kunstfort’s director Rabiaâ Benlahbib and lecture by Alaa Abu Asad -- TXT fellow at LASP: Lectoraat Art & Spatial Praxis, Gerrit Rietveld Academie.
17:00h - 17:15h: closing performance by student.
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Fellows 22/23
Fellows 22/23