11: Contemporary Currents - Co-Design with Seaweed: The Plurality of Julia Lohmann's Practice

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Insights of an Eco Artist

Joana Alarcão

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Welcome to “Insights of an Eco Artist.” I’m Joana Alarcão, your host, Eco artist and culture writer. I'm sure you have asked, Does art have the power to change people and ideas? What is the importance of art? Why does it matter? and what innovative ideas are people creating to approach current problems? I delve into these questions and showcase worldwide artists and cultural movements that embody this fight to bring positive change into the world. This is a podcast with news and insights about the art world and Eco and social artists thriving in it.

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11: Contemporary Currents - Co-Design with Seaweed: The Plurality of Julia Lohmann's Practice

Insights of an Eco Artist

28 minutes 21 seconds

1 year ago

11: Contemporary Currents - Co-Design with Seaweed: The Plurality of Julia Lohmann's Practice

Today we have the pleasure of exploring the fascinating work of Julia Lohmann. Julia is a renowned co-speculative designer, researcher, and Professor of Practice in Contemporary Design. Her work investigates and critiques the ethical and material value systems underpinning our relationship with flora and fauna. From pioneering the use of seaweed as a sustainable design material to leading the Department of Seaweed, Julia's innovative approaches challenge conventional design norms and inspire new ways of thinking about our world.

During the episode, we will uncover the story behind her groundbreaking projects, her unique perspective on design, and her vision for a more sustainable future.

Share your work and opinion with us on social media @insightsofanecoartist and use the #IOAEAjulialohmann

References:

https://www.floornature.com/design-trends/julia-lohmannas-redeeming-seaweed-17477/

https://research.aalto.fi/en/publications/9-dimensions-for-evaluating-how-art-and-creative-practice-stimula

https://research.aalto.fi/en/publications/phytofictions-and-phytofication