‘As Messengers’ is an immersive film installation exploring how ever-changing social imaginaries enmesh humans with the biosphere. A cast of characters traverse five alternative timelines, revealing a kaleidoscopic array of speculative ‘historical forks’: critical junctures where alternative relationalities could have unfolded. In these scenarios, other species act as messengers of the ongoing biodiversity crisis.

Programme

The session begins with a guided tour by Tapprest and Wilson where they will guide guests to the newly opening exhibition at Allard Pierson. The 30-minute screening will be followed by a lunch at IAS as a space for dialogue and sharing more about the research and development process.

More about the Future Heritage residency

Together, IAS and Allard Pierson have created the Future Heritage Residency as a space where research and science meet art, where heritage helps us imagine the future, and where UvA’s research community and collections meet the public. Between November 2023 - April 2024, Tapprest and Wilson have interacted with IAS researchers and Allard Pierson’s collection at the Artis Library, informing the development of their new film work ‘As Messengers’.

Event is a special preview for the IAS community.