Around the World in 50 Ways

Ways of Seeing on a Dying Planet Seminar Summary

Overview

A seminar series led by Hannah Meszaros Martin focusing on environmental issues, legal activism, and aesthetic practices.

Sessions

1. Introduction

• Date: May 22nd
• Topics: Environment, landscape, power, climate change, ecocide, Anthropocene.
• Key Texts: International Law, planetary toxicity.

2. Forms of Violence

• Date: May 23rd
• Topics: Aerial fumigation in Colombia, monoculture in Costa Rica, environmental memory.
• Methodologies: Violence in relation to the natural world.

3. Forensic Architecture

• Date: May 24th
• Topics: Methodologies in environmental violence, ecocide, Modelling Kivalina project.
• Case Studies: Indonesia, Guatemala.

4. Field Trip

• Date: May 25th
• Activities: Participatory mapping with aerial imagery.

5. Mapping Strategies

• Date: May 27th
• Activities: Collection and mapping of aerial images, open-source software use.

Learning Outcomes

• In-depth understanding of Anthropocene theory.
• Knowledge of landscape, power, and environmental politics.
• Practical experience in participatory mapping.

About the Speaker

Hannah Meszaros Martin

• Background: Ph.D. from Goldsmiths University, research fellow in Forensic Architecture.
• Contributions: Exhibitions, publications, and consultancy in environmental and architectural research.