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How Birds Archive Human History & Art Challenges the Anthropocene: Building Common Ground

Building Common Ground: Ecological Art Practices and Human-Nonhuman Knowledges

Emiliano Guaraldo

This video explores the groundbreaking book *Building Common Ground: Ecological Art Practices and Human-Nonhuman Knowledges*, edited by Emiliano Guaraldo. We dive into how contemporary art is redefining our relationship with non-human entities—from blackbirds that archive human sounds in their songs to artists collaborating with beavers and bacteria. Discover why the 'Anthropocene' narrative is flawed, how art exposes the violence of colonialism and capitalism on ecosystems, and what it means to truly listen to the land. By the end, you'll see how art offers a radical path to repair our broken connection with the natural world.