Tomorrow live: intelligence of life

The Foundation invites Marlène Huissoud, French-born designer who explores the know-how of insects, and Tarik Chekchak, director of the biomimicry Unit at the Institut des Futurs souhaitables to discuss the responsibility of the artist and the scientist in the light of ecological transition. From eco-conception in design to the creation of new models inspired by the ecosystems, Marlène Huissoud and Tarik Chekchak appeal to the intelligence of life and share their vision for bringing back together technological innovation and biodiversity. Read more

• Ask your questions to our guests and post your comments by signing up for free on this webinar or access the event on Facebook Live.
• This conversation can also be followed live on the event page of our website and on Facebook Live.

The event will be available as a podcast on our website and on Youtube the next day.

The Foundation gathers poets, writers and musicians for an evening of poetic readings through images and music on the theme of transformation.

Isometries similarities anticonforming geological transformations homographic equivalent reversals revolutions metamorphosis . And in the prime of life, the book. (…) The book to transform. To transform the world. (…) Sowing madly so that tomorrow marvels will grow. Read more

Curating and moderation: Nathalie Guiot & Barbara Polla

Guest readers: Matthew Amendt, Vincent Barras, Marion Collé, Antoine Dufeu, Olivier Liron, Krystalli Glyniadakis, Nathalie Guiot, Nikias Imhoof, Anne Kerner, Hélène Matte, Clara Molloy, Ruppert Pupkin.

• Ask your questions to readers and post your comments by signing up for free on this webinar or access the event on Facebook Live.
• The readings can also be followed live on the event page of our website and will be available as a podcast and on Youtube the day after they are broadcast.

Should you wish to read a text with us, send us your texts here.

French artist based in London, Caroline Achaintre presents her “woolen sculptures”, monumental and colourful hand-made tapestries, alongside a new series of ceramics. The woolen pieces are inspired by German expressionism, the clay captures skin imprints, the watercolors are flowing… Read more

On view through Sunday 21 February.

Wednesday to Sunday from 2 pm to 6 pm for guided exhibition tours.

Info and reservation: here

As part of EXTRA, with the support of the French Institute and the Cooperation and Cultural Action Service of the French Embassy in Belgium

The Foundation supports art and culture throughout multidisciplinarity programme, in favour of an art committed to ecological transition as well as women artists. Should you appreciate our programming that combines art, science and poetry and the house that offers research residencies and hosts contemporary art exhibitions, support us.

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