SOIL & WATER

SOIL & WATER is a large-scale artistic research project located in the heart of the Cradle of Humankind, South Africa. As such SOIL & WATER is uniquely positioned to serve as a dynamic, modular platform for in-depth reflection on the delicate balance between soil and water - the two key material substances that define and support the continued existence of life on earth. The project outcomes comprise a series of public exhibitions, artist residencies, public programmes including dialogues, performances and concerts, a community engagement and research initiative, and finally, a publication.

SOIL & WATER was collaboratively developed by Prof. Johan Thom (Pretoria), Assoc. Prof. Dr Basak Senova (Vienna) and the NIROX Foundation in South Africa. The project is supported by a broad range of partner organisations from the public and private sectors, including international arts organisations, governmental agencies and funding programmes.