Anne Diestelkamp
cultural programmer, artistic researcher/ editor and translator
The Perennial Reading Group: That curtain we perceive as ground
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„The underworlds, the realm of darkness, is the huge planet that lies under our feet, in the soil, behind that curtain that we perceive as „ground“, populated by micro inhabitants that are shaped by the same forces that shape the macrocosm.“ – Beatrice Zerbato, „The Underworld and the Hidden Potentials of Darkness“
A collective reading about darkness, soil and nocturnal ecologies. On May 1, Anne Diestelkamp will host a gathering of The Perennial Reading Group in the garden of The Onkruidenier in Amstelpark. As the sun goes down, we will read different texts by writers such as Anaïs Tondeur, Germain Meulemans and Beatrice Zerbato to delve into the intricate relationship between the ground and the sky, between darkness and the underground.
Texts will be provided on site. No preparation necessary.
The Perennial Reading Group is a nomadic, ongoing gathering for those drawn to sharing plant wisdom—eco-feminists, gardeners, cross-pollinators, and all who feel kinship with the more-than-human world.
The Perennial Reading Group: Beyond the War on Invasive Species
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A collective reading of Beyond the War on Invasive Species by Tao Orion – a critical exploration of how we relate to so-called “invasive” species and the ecosystems we shape. Invasive species are everywhere, from forests and grasslands to mountains and river deltas. Often, their rapid spread is perceived as overwhelming more vulnerable native species and fundamentally altering the ecosystems on which they depend. On June 5, we will read and reflect on Orion’s call to move beyond the eradication of invasive species toward more holistic, permaculture-based approaches to ecological restoration and coexistence.
Texts will be provided on site. No preparation necessary.
The Perennial Reading Group is a nomadic, ongoing gathering for those drawn to sharing plant wisdom—eco-feminists, gardeners, cross-pollinators, and all who feel kinship with the more-than-human world.