Ghost Gardening #2
The floating Otterdam garden in the main pond of Amstelpark celebrates the return of the otter after a 50-year absence. Did you know that other fascinating creatures once called Amsterdam home? In her thought-provoking book, Arts of Living on a Damaged Planet: Ghosts and Monsters of the Anthropocene, Anna Tsing describes how we live among ghosts in late industrial landscapes: the shadows left behind when animals disappear or even become extinct. When animals disappear from our landscapes, we lose not only their presence but also the unique behaviors and connections they share with us. These connections inspire creativity and teach us valuable lessons about coexistence.
In this workshop by artist Theun Karelse, we’ll explore these lost stories through the art of ensemble puppetry. Gather your friends and join a small team as we embody the spirit of the moose, an incredible creature that once roamed these lands. And since moose are also connected to water, be ready to venture into the pond together!
Ticket price*: 20 euro (regular) / 15 euro (student, low income)
*Lunch is included in the price. If you have any allergies, please contact us at community@zone2source.net.
