When Friday 13 May mei 19:30-21:30 (walk-in from 19:15)
Where Keilezaal, Keilestraat 9, Rotterdam / livestream
This evening we will explore the limits, (cultural) aspects and ecological dimensions that are not yet considered integral to design challenges related to water: such as rights of rivers and the ecology of the body. Marina Otero (writer, researcher and independent curator of the Shanghai Biennale, among others) will talk about the political aspect of water in the Atacama Desert and the relationship between lithium extraction and water scarcity, and how this affects the ecosystem of indigenous communities. Lada Hršak (Bureau LADA) will introduce the Shallow Waters Initiative, by relating two cases of urbanized low water areas; the IJsselmeer and the Venice lagoon. Architecture researcher Ameneh Solati will present her recent research on the eco-politics of marshes in the Euphrates Delta in Iraq. The evening will be moderated by Saskia van Stein (IABR).
The WaterWeek program has been developed as part of the IABR's anniversary year 2022. Throughout the year, the best research projects will be highlighted.
IABR is generously and structurally supported by the City of Rotterdam and the Ministry of Education, Culture and Science.
