Guided Tour: PPS x Prospero: Plants, Fungi, Para(rt)sit*innen

Description

In the exhibition «Para(rt)sitic Protection Society (PPS)», artist Lena Violetta Leitner explores the artistic and societal potential of parasitic relationships based on scientific findings.
During a special exhibition tour with researcher Simone Prospero, her artistic engagement again intersects with scientific research. As a group leader at the Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape WSL, he studies plant diseases and develops methods to combat them, especially using parasitic viruses. Contrary to the common perception of parasites as harmful organisms, he and his team recognize their usefulness and potential. The exhibition provides insight into the underestimated world of parasites and connects his research practice with Lena Violetta Leitner's artistic works. The tour is moderated by curator Mia Bodenmüller.
The event is held in collaboration with the Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape WSL.
Research Group Phytopathology WSL

Highlights

• Exhibition tour with Lena V. Leitner and Simone Prospero
• Connection of art and science
• Insight into the world of parasites

General Information

The tour takes place at Fundaziun Nairs in Scuol and explores the artistic engagement with parasitic relationships. Simone Prospero, a researcher at the Swiss Federal Research Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape, provides insights into his research on plant diseases and their control.

Location

Nairs 509, 7550 Scuol, Switzerland

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