BIOPHILIA

In the organizer's words:

The term BIOPHILIA, coined by biologist E.O. Wilson, describes the innate affinity humans have with the natural world - the idea that we are biologically predisposed to connect with the environment. This concept is particularly relevant in the Caribbean and Latin American region, where the cultural, historical and personal stories of the artists in this exhibition are inextricably linked to the landscapes that surround them. Nature is not something they visit to escape; it is woven into the fabric of their existence. This closeness shapes how they perceive, experience and express their relationship with the environment.

But this intimate connection also makes the effects of climate change and environmental degradation deeply personal. Rising seas, deforestation and pollution threaten not only ecosystems, but also the cultural and emotional bonds the artists share with the land. Through their work, JULIANA GUITERREZ, JUAN TARDIVO & HOPE BARTLEY explore these themes in this exhibition - their love of nature, the threat of its loss and the ways in which human activity is changing the natural world. BIOPHILIA aims to highlight the deep connection the artists have with nature and invite viewers to reflect on their own relationship with the environment, especially in the context of global warming and ecological destruction.

This exhibition is not only about depicting nature, but also about entering into a dialogue with it and encouraging us to recognize our role in its preservation.

More information about the exhibition.

The exhibition was curated by CRIS.

Vernissage:

Friday, 07.02.25 | 19:00 - 22:00

Finissage:

Thursday, 27.02.25 | 18:00 - 22:00

Opening hours:

Saturday, 08.02.25, 14:00 - 20:00

Sunday, 09.02.25, 15:00 - 20:00

Tuesday, 11.02.25, 15:00 - 20:00

Wednesday, 12.02.25, 18:00 - 22:00

Friday, 14.02.25, 16:00 - 19:00

Saturday, 15.02.25, 14:00 - 18:00

Sunday, 16.02.25, 14:00 - 18:00

Tuesday, 18.02.25, 15:00 - 20:00

Wednesday, 19.02.25, 18:00 - 22:00

Thursday, 20.02.25, 15:00 - 20:00

Friday, 21.02.25, 17:00 - 22:00

Saturday, 22.02.25, 14:00 - 18:00

Sunday, 23.02.25, 13:00 - 17:00

Tuesday, 25.02.25, 15:00 - 20:00

Workshops & Program:

Saturday, 08.02.25, 17:00 hrs | Frequency Medecine by Anuja Varithamby

Sunday, 09.02.25, 18:00 | Presentation of the book "Global Passport" by Chris (curator of the exhibition)

Tuesday, 11.02.25, 18:30 | Yoga class by Selma Soydemir (participation free of charge)

Wednesday, 12.02.25, 18:00 | Presentation: Water by Anuja Varithamby

Saturday, 15.02.25 and Sunday, 16.02.25, both 11:00 - 16:00 | Sculpture and jewelry workshops, starting with the reuse of fabrics, the recycling of clothing by Michela Mazzeo (participation fee 50 euros per day)

Tuesday, 18.02.25, 18:30 | Yoga classes by Selma Soydemir (participation free of charge)

Wednesday, 19.02.25, 18:00 | Natural remedies from plants and mushrooms by Melida Meyer

Tuesday, 25.02.25, 18:30 | Yoga class by Selma Soydemir (participation free of charge)

THE ARTISTS:

HOPE BARTLEY

HOPE BARTLEY is an architect and artist from the island of Jamaica who lives and works in Munich. Growing up in Kingston, he was drawn to art at an early age before completing his Masters in Architecture at the Bauhaus Institute in Dessau in 2016. His interdisciplinary work combines architecture, mixed media art and social reflection. Inspired by his Caribbean heritage and nature, HOPE's work addresses the relationship between humans and the environment as well as current social issues. With a unique style that combines culture, identity and sustainability, he creates spaces and artworks that invite reflection and interaction. (Source: Artist info)

JUAN TARDIVO

A painter of man in space-time. Born in 1986 in Río Cuarto, Córdoba, JUAN TARDIVO has dedicated more than 20 years to perfecting the technique of oil painting, considering human figuration as the central axis of his artistic practice. From his first steps at the Libero Pierini School of Fine Arts to his research in Bologna with Erica Calardo, his work reflects a profound dialog with classical pictorial traditions. Based in Munich since 2021, his art combines the influence of the European cultural landscape with the expressive intensity of his Latin American heritage, with a global sensibility that explores themes such as identity, space and the relationship between the individual and their environment. (Source: Artist info)

JULIANA GUTIERREZ

JULIANA GUTIERREZ Wiest, born in Colombia in 1998 and based in Munich, holds a Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Art from Ludwig-Maximilians-University. Inspired by intense dreams and the automatic drawing of surrealists, she embodies memories of her homeland through abstract elements and precisely painted sculptures. Her aluminum artworks absorb and reflect light, creating a blurred world. Through her art and multimedia studies, she combines analog and digital worlds by bringing her art to life through projections, creating an immersive experience for viewers. (Source: artist info)

Presented by Mucbook

Price information:

Free admission to the exhibition | Individual workshops may be subject to a charge