Concept
The “Walking with Water” workshop is a collaboration between
artist Vivian Hernández Ramírez from Bogotá and researchers from the Blue Humanities Research Group at the University of Bremen. It is guided by the principles of education for sustainable development and explores intercultural, literary, and artistic approaches to water. Scientific findings on the topic of culture and water are not presented formally, but rather reflected upon, co-created, and contextualized through exploratory, creative tasks to highlight their significance in everyday life and in relation to sustainable development (SDG 4—quality education). Through the creative and participatory design of the “walkshop,” the aim is to facilitate an inclusive, dialogic, and accessible transferof knowledge.
artist Vivian Hernández Ramírez from Bogotá and researchers from the Blue Humanities Research Group at the University of Bremen. It is guided by the principles of education for sustainable development and explores intercultural, literary, and artistic approaches to water. Scientific findings on the topic of culture and water are not presented formally, but rather reflected upon, co-created, and contextualized through exploratory, creative tasks to highlight their significance in everyday life and in relation to sustainable development (SDG 4—quality education). Through the creative and participatory design of the “walkshop,” the aim is to facilitate an inclusive, dialogic, and accessible transferof knowledge.
A central aim here is to show that knowledge about water is found not only in the natural sciences, but also in literature and culture—and ultimately in all of us. The aim is therefore to raise awareness of the role of water in literary and other cultural (con)texts by linking reading experiences, humanities theory, global, local, and personal knowledge, as well as concrete spatial experiences and mindfulness exercises— and to help individuals perceive their own relationship with water as valuable knowledge about water (SDG 3 – Health & Well-being, SDG 4 – Quality Education). An additional focus on exercises related to hydrofeminism invites participants to reflect on the relationship and inseparability between water justice and gender equality (SDG 5 – Gender
Equality). No prior knowledge or specific educational
background is required. Additionally, we offer the event
bilingually to further broaden access.
Equality). No prior knowledge or specific educational
background is required. Additionally, we offer the event
bilingually to further broaden access.
