Knowledge in the Belly and Knowledge of the Earth
School workshop as part of the Fuzzy Earth exhibition
Knowledge in the Belly and Knowledge of the Earth
School Workshop
Digestion is one of the most ordinary yet mysterious functions of our body. Through metabolism, the body supplies itself with nutrients, stores energy, and eliminates what is not digestible. In this way, a continuous cycle is created that sustains life. Countless organisms live in our bodies and help to maintain the balance of this complex system. Our health and our thinking are closely linked to these living beings.
In the exhibition The Belly Knows Before the Brain, the artists Fuzzy Earth explore digestion and metabolism, not only those of human bodies, but as a symbol: for nutrient cycles in the environment and for cooperation between humans and more-than-human beings. How can such a belly of the universe be imagined?
The workshop covers topics such as gut feeling, the coexistence of different organisms, and sustainability. It takes place in the exhibition and combines information with material experiments and creative activities
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Age: From the 5th school year onwards—individually tailored to the needs of the group. Available in simple language on request.
Duration: 90 minutes
Cost: €6 per pupil
Languages: German, English
Group size: Max. 15 pupils
On request: kunstvermittlung@kunsthauswien.com