A celebration of the life and work of Lynn Margulis and the publication of Gaia and Philosophy by Dorion Sagan and Lynn Margulis

AS ABOVE, SO BELOW draws inspiration from microbiologist Lynn Margulis’ creative scientific vision to illuminate the interconnectedness of life, from microbial to planetary bodies. Taking place in the context of the climate emergency and coinciding with the publication of Gaia and Philosophy by Margulis and Dorion Sagan (Ignota, 2023), the programme explores the importance of Gaia theory — not only for understanding the emergence of past life and interconnectedness of human and other-than-human existence today, but to ask what possibilities Gaia offers for shaping our future.

FRIDAY FILM SCREENING SCHEDULE:

Friday 21 April, 7:00PM - 9:30PM

Symbiotic Earth: How Lynn Margulis rocked the boat and started a scientific revolution

SATURDAY SCHEDULE:

Saturday 22 April, 11:00AM - 7:00PM

11.15AM – 11.30AM: Introductions by Sarah and Burcu, in theatre

11.30AM – 12.30PM: Gaia - The Story of Science panel discussion, in theatre

12:30PM – 1.30PM: Break for lunch

1.30PM – 2.30PM: Gaia Today panel discussion, in the Theatre

2.45PM – 3.45PM: Polymorphic Microbe Bodies Workshop, in the Workshop

2.45PM – 4.15PM: Screening of artist shorts in the Theatre

4.15PM – 5.15PM: Poetry readings in the Cafe

PANEL DISCUSSIONS: Gaia: The Story of Science | Speakers: Daisy Hildyard, Merlin Sheldrake, Edna Bonhomme and more | Chair: Gaia Vince

This event is curated by Sarah Shin, co-founder of Ignota Books, in collaboration with Gaia Art Foundation and Science Gallery London. AS ABOVE, SO BELOW coincides with the launch of 'Gaia and Philosophy', by Lynn Margulis and Dorion Sagan (published by Ignota, 2023).

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