Cape Farewell: Artist and Climate Change

07/10/09 - The British foundation Cape Farewell uses a pioneering approach to provide answers to the increasingly common questions climate change is raising for our daily lives. Since 2003, the foundation has recruited artists, scientists, communicators and opinion formers, combining different observational approaches into one single strength. This work led to Cape Farewell: Art & Climate Change, a multimedia exhibition on display in the Auditorium's exhibition areas. The works, photographs, paintings, audio and video installations are the result of actual experiences encountered during trips to the Arctic. During a series of encounters with the public, the protagonists of these journeys will recount their highly personal experiences. David Buckland, visual artist and Cape Farewell founder, will discuss Art with the sculptor Dan Harvey. Max Eastley and rock star Jarvis Cocker will focus on the theme of Music. Quentin Cooper, a scientific journalist working for the BBC will meet the choreographer and dancer Suba Subramaniam to talk about Education. Peter Clegg, who has considerable experience in the field of eco-friendly architecture will compare notes with architect Mario Cucinella, who also works in sustainable architecture. Director David Hinton, author the film "Art From The Arctic" (screened during the whole period of the Cape Farewell encounters) will talk about cinema and the environment with Italian filmmakers Esmeralda Calabria and Peppe Ruggiero, makers of the unforgettable documentary about the eco-mafia, "Biutiful Cauntry". Finally, David Buckland and Jarvis Cocker will return to present excerpts from the Cape Farewell Foundation's new film, "Disco Bay", discussing music, art and climate change on stage in the Sala Sinopoli. All the events are put on in a co-production with the British Council, the international organisation involved in cultural relations and educational initiatives, together with the British Embassy.