AwE - Artists with Evidence

By: Artists with Evidence
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  • AwE - Artists with Evidence is a podcast where art meets science, unlocking powerful stories at the intersection of creativity, imagination, and knowledge in its multiple forms. As an organisation, Artists with Evidence (a non-profit based in the US and active globally) believes that art-science has the ability not only to inspire but also to shine a light on the world’s most pressing issues through the lens of fact, scientific inquiry and artistic practice, through engaging in dialogue and collaboration. Our mission is to explore the role of art-science in shaping conversations around complex global challenges like climate change, conflict, environmental justice and so much more.

    In this podcast, you'll find thought-provoking sessions, including audio versions of our online series Ec(h)o Effect: Conversations on War & Environment, where artists, scientists, activists and thought-leaders come together to discuss the impact and entanglements of war and our ecosystems. Through these conversations, we delve into how art-science can provide a unique platform for awareness, change, and action.

    But that’s just the beginning - the AwE Podcast is your portal to the ever-expanding world of art-science collaborations. Expect future episodes to feature exclusive interviews, panel discussions, and new series that bring together creative minds and experts to explore the evidence and creativity behind their work. Whether you're passionate about the environment, fascinated by human creativity, or curious about the intersection of the two, AwE - Artists with Evidence podcast will leave you engaged and inspired.

    Follow us online and reach out if you want to get involved!

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Episodes
  • Ec(h)o Effect #1 "Art-Science Explorations: from Urgency to Possibility"
    Sep 10 2024

    🌍 On 28 March 2024, we kicked off our series Ec(h)o Effect: Conversations on War & Environment with the theme "Art-Science Explorations: from Urgency to Possibility", curated and moderated by Ines Montalvao, Program Director at Artists with Evidence.

    This event was held online and this is the audio version of the session, also available as video on AwE's Youtube channel.

    🎙Featured Speakers: Ali Akbar Mehta (transmedia artist & curator) & Colin Greer (poet & humanist)

    Embark on an exploration of the intricate relationship between war and the environment, blending the perspectives of art and science. Mehta and Greer share about their upcoming collaboration insights, discussing the risks, implications, and creative possibilities of integrating AI into art-science practice. From ethical considerations to innovative solutions, this conversation sets the stage for an enlightening journey ahead where several invited guests will join Mehta, Greer and Montalvao in a total of six conversations throughout the year, contributing with their own perspectives, knowledge and practice.

    🌱 The AwE podcast presents the Ec(h)o Effect series, where we unravel the intricate interplay between war and environment, engaging and thought-provoking conversations. Get ready to reimagine the relationship between humanity and the natural world, exploring new pathways towards environmental sustainability, peacebuilding, and resilience in the face of conflict. With a constellation of insightful guests, we will delve into critical issues such as climate change, resource scarcity, mass migration, and democratic erosion, as well as other unexpected topics that intertwine with war and environment in unforeseen ways.

    We invite you on a journey of exploration through the complex intersections of war, environment, and society, as we uncover insights, spark dialogue, and imagine a path towards a more sustainable and equitable future.

    Ec(h)o Effect: conversations on War and Environment is a program funded by the Nordic Culture Fund, who awarded Artists with Evidence with the Globus Opstart grant for 2024.

    Follow Artists with Evidence (AwE) and reach out if you want to get involved!

    Credits: Sound editing & Intro/Outro music - João Luís Lopes; Intro/Outro voiceover - Kata Vuoristo

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    1 hr and 25 mins

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