March 11, 2025
ArtCenter College of Design and The Brick Host U.S. Segment of 24-hour Global Ecofeminism Symposium
LIVE ON EARTH!
Ecofeminism and Art: A Planetary Symposium
Los Angeles – The Hague – Seoul
March 21, 2025
PASADENA, CA (March 12, 2025) - The LIVE ON EARTH! Ecofeminism and Art: A Planetary Symposium will take place at ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, on March 21, 2025, as part of a 24-hour, three-city global event exploring the intersection of feminism, art and environmental justice.
Hosted by The Brick and ArtCenter College of Design, the Los Angeles program brings together artists, scholars and activists for engaging panel discussions, an interactive performance, a communal lunch and video screenings—all reflecting on ecofeminist histories and exploring creative strategies for a more just and sustainable future.
Representing the Americas and serving as the final eight-hour segment of the three-city event, the symposium at ArtCenter in Pasadena will be co-facilitated by Jane McFadden, art historian and ArtCenter Dean of Interdisciplinary Studies, and Catherine Taft, ArtCenter faculty member, alumna and Deputy Director of The Brick.
Following a virtual handover from The Hague symposium, keynote speaker Silvia Federici—introduced by artist Ohan Breiding and curator Shoghig Halajian—will address attendees via Zoom. Immediately afterward, on the rooftop of ArtCenter’s South Campus (950 building), a special gathering led by Mexico City-based research collective colectivo amasijo, and presented by Active Cultures, will feature a circular procession and communal meal. This interactive experiences connects participants with the Milpa traditional agricultural cycles and ecological knowledge through the performative ritual and meal.
The afternoon continues with additional panels, presentations, a special screening and a closing reception.
This free event is open to the public, with limited in-person seating with RSVP and streaming options available. Advance registration is required for the colectivo amasijo performance and communal meal, which requires a separate ticket.
WHEN:
Friday, March 21, 2025 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM PT Noon to 2:00 PM (colectivo amasijo: a circular offering)
WHERE:
ArtCenter College of Design, 950 South Raymond Avenue, Pasadena, CA
WHO:
Confirmed speakers and participants include:
- Silvia Federici (scholar and activist)
- Jane McFadden (ArtCenter dean)
- Catherine Taft (The Brick deputy director)
- Diana Thater (artist and ArtCenter professor)
- Jane Chin Davidson (art historian)
- Martina Manterola & Carmen Serra (colectivo amasijo)
- Yasmine Ostendorf-Rodriguez (cultural researcher)
- Janet Sarbanes (author)
- Leslie Labowitz-Starus (artist & activist)
- Leah Thomas (eco-activist & author)
- More to be announced
WHY:
As climate crises and systemic inequalities intensify, LIVE ON EARTH! provides a vital space for interdisciplinary dialogue and creative action. The Los Angeles symposium serves as a platform for reimagining the role of art in ecological and feminist activism.
TICKETS & STREAMING INFO:
Limited in-person attendance and streaming access available.
To RSVP, click here
Registration for the colectivo amasijo performance and lunch is required as a separate ticket from the conference. To RSVP, click here
About ArtCenter: Founded in 1930 and located in Pasadena, California, ArtCenter College of Design is a global leader in art and design education. ArtCenter offers 11 undergraduate and seven graduate degrees in a wide variety of industrial design disciplines as well as visual and applied arts. Renowned for both its ties to industry and its social impact initiatives, ArtCenter is the first design school to receive the United Nations’ Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) status. Throughout the College’s long and storied history, ArtCenter alumni have had a profound impact on popular culture, the way we live and important issues in our society.
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