Blooming from Ashes, features a selection of artworks that address the complex socio-ecological issues we are currently facing in the Anthropocene. On the one hand, the exhibition showcases the work of researchers from the Art & Ecology research group, who provide an insight into their various projects.
At the same time, work by the American Eco artist Brandon Ballengée is also on display. 

Public Program

Saturday 16 May

10.00 – 11.30 hr: Field trip to the drydocks / the estuary of the river Schelde at Stormkop with Brandon Ballengée, Sina Hensel and Eva-Fiore Kovacovsky, and contributions by University of Antwerp scientists Hanne Diels and Ronny Blust. We will examine the local ecosystem and the threats it faces, and collect plant samples which we‘ll study at the academy‘s Eco Lab later that day. The number of participants will be limited to 20 people maximum. All ages are welcome. Please sign up in the exhibition.

13.00 – 14.00 hr: Eva-Fiore Kovacovsky and Sina Hensel:
collaborative wild plant ice cream making and tasting.