Biotoopia

Biotoopia is a series of conferences and art events that seeks to strengthen the network between the arts and sciences.

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It has been beautiful to see that you could enjoy life while absorbing the discussions during Biotoopia'23.
We would like to thank for the tactile environments by Kadri Liis Rääk, Jan&Ken, and Hannah Segerkrantz for adding a special touch to the conference.
📷 Valdek Laur

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The Art Programme will take place on 13 May where we will experience open-air runic singing followed by experimental electronic #performanceart. The event will culminate at sunset with a site-specific performance by #YoungBoyDancingGroup merging the human body with the wasteland.

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On the 2nd day of the Biotoopia’23 at Tallinn Botanic Garden Olive Bieringa will close the conference with her presentation followed by an outdoor garden ritual.

A very limited amount of tickets and more info can be found on https://t.co/3uNZus0WgT

#bodyandmind #somatic #ritual

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At Ave Teeääre & Lagle Suursild's workshop 'As Above so Below' we'll create a small world and characters in it while bringing to light the #socialnetwork between them with recycled materials and live sound.

For more info visit https://t.co/3uNZus0WgT

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We are lucky to have James Ehrlich present during the Biotoopia’23 conference where he will unfold the application of machine learning software as a mycelia network model.

For more information visit https://t.co/3ffFtIaIXk

#JamesEhrlich #deeptech #ReGenVillages #biomimetics

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During the Biotoopia'23 conference at Tallinn Botanic Garden, Jane Remm will offer a workshop 'About soil and the rest'

Up to 15 people can participate in the workshop. For more information visit https://t.co/3ffFtIaIXk

#soilbiodiversity #undergroundlife #soildiversity #sciart

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On 11–13 May at Tallinn Botanic Garden and online, we'll introduce various new thought patterns inspired by the mystical underground networks and their edifying messages for society. The keynote speaker of the conference is #MerlinSheldrake💚

More info on https://t.co/OhqWCQhVnO

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Jan van Boeckel in his presentation 'Art and sensorial imagination of the unseen' will look into ways in which art can help us unfold our shared lifeworld's infinite complexity.
#janvanboeckel #morethanhuman #underworld #sensorialimagination #environmentaleducation

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We are amped to welcome back the celebrated educational psychologist Grete Arro to moderate the complexity of discussions at #Biotoopia23 on 12th May. Join the conversations in Tallinn or online: https://t.co/3ffFtIbgMS

#gretearro #educationalpsychology #environmentaleducation

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The evolution of #sentience has become a hot research topic in recent years. #Cognitivescience cannot rule out non-animal forms of life having structures that promote awareness.

Paco Calvo will build his talk at Biotoopia’23 on #cognition more broadly.

#PacoCalvo

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Bayo Akomolafe, the widely celebrated public intellectual will approach the Biotoopia’23 topic ‘Underground Networks’ from the social aspect in his talk during the hybrid conference.

For more information visit https://t.co/3uNZus0WgT

#Biotoopia23 #BayoAkomolafe #humanity

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On May 13th at the Biotoopia'23 Art Programme, an exclusive diversity of performers will bring the topic of this year's hybrid conference 'Underground Networks' above ground.
For more info and tickets visit https://t.co/3ffFtIbgMS

#art #diversity #performingarts

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The Estonian capital will be an even more sustainable city: https://t.co/iKU16M3mU6

Biotoopia'23 is part of the Tallinn - European Green Capital 2023 programme for creating a better future.
Join us!

@GreenTallinn23 #sustainablecity #EUgreencapital2023 #SustainableDevelopment

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@LauriLaanisto jah, oli 22. ja nüüd ka 23. aastal:) , aga veidi teisel teemal.

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We were lucky to have Aveliina participating in Biotoopia’22.
This year she will talk about the connections and interactions between underground and above-ground networks.
For more info visit https://t.co/Acm8Q2ETtb

#undergroundnetworks #biodiversity #ecosystem #AveliinaHelm

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Vaim Sarv In his talk will apply a decolonial lens to the historical trajectory of Estonian Regilaul against the grain of hypernationalism -if there is any hope left in this ecological apocalypse...
More info on https://t.co/3uNZus0WgT

#indigenouscommunities #ecology #traditions

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There is no life for humans without habitats and cycles of matter, even without the person being aware of it.
At Biotoopia, Maarja Öpik will talk about the complex relationships in soil.
Join the discussion and learn more: https://t.co/DGaL6XSPRF

#molecularecology #soilhealth

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The hybrid conference will take place at Tallinn Botanic Garden where plants are displayed against the northern and north-western background of mixed pine and oak forest, and the pond among coniferous trees is the habitat of many whitewater lilies.

#ecoaesthetics #landscape

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We have probably never been so alienated and distant from nature. At Biotoopia23 #MihkelKangur will discuss how good education can help us to reconnect.
Join the discussion in Estonia or Online: https://t.co/PRGSv4f81V

#educationforsustainability #ecology #sustainabledevelopment

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Focusing on ‘Underground Networks’, the often unseen ecological assemblages of soil ecosystems and multispecies communities will be discussed at #Biotoopia23 on May 11-13 at the Tallinn Botanical Garden & Online, and at the Maarjamäe wasteland.

#artandscience #ecosystems