LAND is a unique European network where art, ecology, and territory converge to address the urgent challenges of sustainable living and landscape conservation. For several years, this network—comprising Oerol (NL), Le Citron Jaune (FR), SYTEV (SK), and Activate Performing Arts (UK)—has been dedicated to creating frameworks that enable artists, scientists, and environmental managers to collaborate effectively.
We firmly believe this emerging interdisciplinary art form can play a crucial role in the cultural sector’s response to the climate crisis. It bridges global challenges with local landscape issues, connects art with science and environmental practice, and engages audiences with the pressing concerns of our time. Our landscapes are evolving, our world is transforming—and we believe it is essential to forge a new partnership with the natural world. To inspire as many people as possible in this collective journey towards a sustainable future, we must imagine new potential worlds and reframe our relationships with our ecosystems. Together, we are establishing “landscape laboratories” on Terschelling, in the Camargue, and in the mountains of northern Slovakia.
By embracing the unique characteristics of each laboratory, we foster a diverse range of experimentation and innovation that can be applied in other contexts across Europe. This approach also ensures that the activities of each partner are tailored to their specific needs, making them more sustainable and amplifying their local and regional impact. This publication outlines the history, methodologies, and artistic practices of the LAND network, providing insights into its innovative approach to blending art, ecology, and local engagement.