Non-Human Narratives: A Revolutionary Multimodal Workshop
With Linda Paganelli
In a world dominated by human-centric perspectives, this workshop explores storytelling through the lens of the non-human. It invites us to de-center our anthropocentric gaze and amplify the perspectives of other forms of life, opening new artistic and political frontiers. How would a plant, a virus, a non-human animal narrate a story? What about an ecosystem, an environment? How would they describe humans? Day 1: Radical Theory and Visionary Frameworks We explore the thought of Robin Wall Kimmerer, Donna Haraway, Anna Tsing, and Erik Jampa, using key texts and visual examples to question human-centered narratives and imagine new forms of relation with the living world. Day 2: Project Generation Participants develop ideas individually or in small groups, sharing them for collective feedback. Each chooses a medium: film, photography, sound, text, interactive media, or installation. Day 3: Creation and Shared Resources Participants begin shaping projects using free tools and resources, with ongoing guidance and peer support. Day 4: Sharing and Exhibition We present the projects and, where possible, create a small exhibition to share our collective work and political reflections with a wider public.
- Dates
- Mon 6 Jul, Wed 8 Jul, Mon 13 Jul, Tue 14 Jul
- Time
- 18:00–21:00
- Cost
- €60-130 full course (+ €5 membership fee for new members)
- Attendance type
- You should attend the full course
- Class type
- Audiovisual & Writing, Film
- Space
- Basement
- Desired audience
- Anyone passionate about non-human perspectives, storytelling, and socio-political art.
- What should I bring?
- Bring equipment suited to your project idea, such as a phone, camera, computer, microphones, or other materials. No prior knowledge or experience required, open to all levels.
About the artist
Linda Paganelli is an Italian artist, visual anthropologist, and experimental film director based in Berlin. She holds a Master's Degree in Visual Anthropology from Goldsmiths, University of London. Linda's work, which captures thought-provoking narratives in conflict zones such as Afghanistan, the Middle East, the Western Balkans, and Europe, has been recognized at international festivals, galleries, museums, and conferences. Her practice is deeply rooted in a decolonial queer*feminist perspective, focusing on themes of migration, belonging, social-political violence, and human-nature relationships.
Instagram: @visualanthro_lindahttps://lindapaganelli.com/
Accessibility
The solidarity spot for this course is now booked. This course is in a room which is not wheelchair accessible. If you'd like to join but this is a barrier, please let us or the course coordinators know. Please see the yellow section below for more on accessibility.
Sliding scale
We use a sliding scale to make courses as affordable as possible. Here’s how to use it: Lower end: You don’t have a stable income. Mid range: You have a less stable financial situation and are more selective about where you spend your money. Higher end: You experience relative financial stability. Solidarity spot: You’re experiencing financial precarity and wouldn’t otherwise be able to afford to come to a workshop.