![]() They rule the world.” We could add, with the current headlines in mind, that viruses are certainly part of that old empire too. As Margulis says in the film: “Bacteria have been here for billions of years, long before we arrived. This also implies that humans are hardly the pinnacle of life itself, with the right to exploit nature, but simply one part of this complex cognitive system. Instead of the mechanistic view that life evolved through random genetic mutations and competition, Margulis presented a symbiotic narrative in which bacteria joined together to create the complex cells that formed animals, plants and all other organisms-which together form a multi-dimensional living entity that covers the Earth. Abilities evolve within independent lifeforms, and something totally new and much more interesting emerges when two of these “prototypes” merge. ![]() Her audacious idea was that evolution is not a continuous process, sometimes it happens in leaps and bounds. An eminent figure of modern biology, Margulis was often ridiculed at the beginning of her career. So it was quite fitting to kick off the event with a screening of the documentary film Symbiotic Earth about the evolutionary biologist Lynn Margulis. Of course, this relationship holds true for many art projects as well, especially at the intersection of art, technology and science. The theme of the retreat was “symbiosis”, in very broad terms: long-term partnerships between organisms, merging different skills or abilities in order to “upgrade” the system as a whole. © Makery Batz Island’s rocky northern coast. The lighthouse under renovation, as seen from the colony. ![]() Conceived as a meeting between the European Feral Labs network and the French ArtLabo network, the retreat provided an opportunity to share research and creative practices in Art/Society/Technologies. As part of its activities within the European Feral Labs Network, Makery organized its first summer camp there: ArtLabo Retreat. The French, however, flocked to the island-Brittany’s remote coastline had never seen such a busy holiday season.ĭistinguishing themselves from the flurry of tourists who were more interested in hiking and sunbathing, some 20-30 individuals gathered on Batz Island for a weeklong communion of experiments and discussions. Many people who had intended to come from abroad decided to stay at home nonetheless, given all the travel restrictions. It turned out that Brittany was somewhat of a safe haven, as its number of Covid cases was among the lowest in Europe. This geographical exception would be the perfect location for a week of exchanging with folks from all around Europe working on art-science projects-at least that was the plan before the Coronavirus struck us with its particular understanding of symbiosis. © Makery The ArtLabo Retreat was held at the Lighthouse Colony on Batz Island. The air was salty, the rain had stopped the weather is fickle here. Rain welcomed me in Morlaix, and another half-hour later I was sitting on a cafe terrace in Roscoff, on the northern coast of Brittany. Three hours west of the capital, the train was was practically full. Paris was almost empty in mid-August, but I was just passing through. ![]() Roland Fischer from Symbiont.Space in Basel writes about his experience. The event was an encounter with the ArtLabo network, part of the Feral Labs network series launched in 2019. We offer many non-alcoholic products, specialty items, as well as custom made gift baskets.By Roland Fischer From August 16 to 24, Makery held its first “ArtLabo Retreat” on the Island of Batz in France. We want every visit to Applejacks to be a pleasurable experience. Our greatest asset is our customer service. ![]() Additionally we have wines from France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Argentina, Chile, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. We have fine selections from California, Oregon, Washington, and of course Texas. We offer over 150 different Cabernet Sauvignons alone. We offer a wide variety of Domestic, Import, Specialty, Craft Beers, and Keg Beer from all over the world. We have a special emphasis on Texas Spirits, offering 70 different Texas spirit selections. Our spirit selection boasts an unbelievable array of Single Malt Scotch, Irish Whisky, Rye Whiskey, Small Batch Bourbon, top shelf Tequila, Exquisite Rum, Fine Gin, Vodka, and Specialty Liqueurs that will make any occasion special and memorable. We are proud to be a part of the Denton community, and to support other local businesses! We offer an outstanding selection of spirits, wine, and beer. Applejacks Liquors is a locally owned liquor store located in downtown Denton, just East of the square. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |