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Liszt Institute Helsinki cordially invites you to join the seminar: Tree dialogue held at the premises of the Liszt Institute (Kaisaniemenkatu 10, 00100 Helsinki)
30th of September 2025, 3pm - 6pm
RSVP by Sept. 25th: https://forms.office.com/e/ANJ6p0Tj5s
The seminar explores the rich learning possibilities that arise from engaging with trees as both natural beings and sources of artistic inspiration. By viewing trees not only as biological organisms but also as symbols of connection, memory and resilience, participants examine how trees can serve as roots for sustainable awareness. The seminar draws on interdisciplinary approaches, particularly from contemporary art and eco-art practices. Speakers will reflect on how artistic engagement with trees can deepen ecological awareness.
A key focus will be on how art can foster a more ethical and imaginative relationship with nature, encouraging a shift from human-centred thinking to a relational worldview. The seminar will explore how creative practices can form a foundation for co-creation with nature—moving away from control toward dialogue—where making becomes a method for asking questions about sustainability, responsibility and belonging. The seminar will conclude with open discussion on how art can promote environmental stewardship.
Short interventions:
• Anett Pintér, Embassy of Hungary: Welcoming words
• Robert Mavsar, EFI: Role of trees in our society
• Ásthildur Jónsdóttir, Iceland: From Plant Blindness to Plant Literacy: Sensory Connection to Trees
• Gabriella Pataky, Hungary: Risk and Responsibility of Urban Environment Education through Art and Trees
• Leena Knif, Finland: The Forest as a Teacher
• Anniina Suominen, Finland: Hunters, gatherer - an exploration of relationships with other species and food ethics
• Viola Rekvényi, Hungary: Narrative and Education Practice in the Artistic Environment of Nature
• Kristjana Adalgeirsdóttir, Iceland/ Finland: Trees Without Soil-Finding Roots in Displacement
• Ferenc Lakatos, Hungary: Resilient forests are the pledges of our future trees & timber
• Pál Rudas, Hungary: Wood and the Senses: Exploring Material Qualities Across Species
Discussion
More information about Tree Dialogue Exhibition: https://culture.hu/fi/helsinki/tapahtumat/asthildur-jonsdottir-pal-rudas-tree-dialogue
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Liszt-instituutti Helsinki / Liszt Intézet Helsinki, Puutarhakatu 1, FI-00100 Helsinki, Suomi, Helsinki, Finland
