ETH Chapter Basel Alumni visit exhibition at Stapferhaus Lenzburg "Nature. And Us?"
We were able to visit the exhibition with a thematic tour. The exhibition examines our relationship to nature and shows how our understanding of nature is culturally shaped. During the tour, the topic was specifically examined under specific points.
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12 alumnae and alumni from the OG Basel made the journey to Lenzburg to visit this exhibition. The exhibition in the Stapferhaus "Nature. And us?" was a multi-sensory experience. We were (optionally) guided barefoot through the exhibition and experienced different surfaces such as sand, stone, wood and metal. Collection objects, infographics and satellite images were presented in various rooms to illustrate the state of the earth and the impact of humans. Eight pavilions offered new perspectives on nature. We were able to interactively reflect on our own views of nature and receive an evaluation of our answers at the end.
Here is a selection of the pavilions:
A fox's perspective: Inspired by the vet Charles Foster, who explored London from the perspective of an urban fox, in this pavilion we were able to crawl around between garbage cans at knee height and experience the sensory perceptions of a fox.
Wired basil: Here we saw how the electrical voltage of a basil plant changes when you touch it. This provides a fascinating insight into the sensory capabilities of plants.
Microbiome: In this pavilion we learned about the cosmos of bacteria, viruses, fungi and microorganisms that live on and around us. The invisible microbiome is essential for our lives.
Philosophical conversation: A pavilion shows a philosophical conversation between a lawnmower and a dog robot on the question of what is natural.
The exhibition "Nature. And us?" focused on our relationship with nature and our responsibility towards it. We were invited to reflect on our own views and possibly gain new perspectives. It provided a basis for a deeper examination of the topic of nature and mankind.
Afterwards, 8 participants enjoyed dinner together at Aicha's Restaurant & Café at Lenzburg railroad station.
