Indigenous Knowledge systems, art and activism

As part of the lecture series Society & Culture – Sociology
in cooperation with the Austrian Latin America Institute (LAI)

The Art of the Amazon is deeply rooted in the struggle and resilience of indigenous groups, offering profound commentary on life, its challenges, and hopes. The fight against deforestation, mining, and exploitation is ever-present. This fusion of activism and art raises awareness and honors the richness of indigenous culture and knowledge.

Edson Krenak will discuss Jadier Esbell, a crucial voice for environmental justice and indigenous rights, whose impact spans Brazilian culture and global environmental activism. He will also explore indigenous literature, focusing on Ailton Krenak and Davi Kopenawa.

Moderator: Claudia Augustat, PhD in cultural anthropology, has been head of the South America Collection at the Weltmuseum Wien since 2004. Augustat researches material culture and cultural memory, museums and colonialism as well as the decolonisation of museum practice.

Edson Krenak, Cultural Survival’s representative in Brazil, is an indigenous activist, writer and PhD student at the University of Vienna. His passion is teaching and education. Edson teaches languages, literature and decolonised history in middle and high schools in Brazil and Austria.

As part of the Science Talks in cooperation with the Austrian Latin America Institute (LAI), topics relating to the situation of indigenous groups in Brazil will be addressed and explored in greater depth.
Further information on the exhibition (Un)Known Artists of the Amazon

Duration: 90 minutes / 1.5 units
Participation: free
Booking: kulturvermittlung@weltmuseumwien.at
Further information: https://www.vhs.at/de/k/566697444  (course no. VA240019)
Meeting point: Weltmuseum Wien zam