Agricultural Sciences - Let's Become Fungal!: Mycelium Teachings and the Arts: Based on Conversations with Indigenous Wisdom Keepers, Artists, Curators, Feminists and Mycologists

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Let's Become Fungal!: Mycelium Teachings and the Arts: Based on Conversations with Indigenous Wisdom Keepers, Artists, Curators, Feminists and Mycologists

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Book Synopsis: Twelve lessons in fungal activism, Indigenous knowledge and collaboration for artists, gardeners, educators and anyone intrigued by the fascinating life and inspiring metaphors of the mycelium and the mushroomThe enormous popular interest in the world of fungi and the mycelium testifies to its tremendous resonance as a metaphor for new ways of thinking, new systems and behaviors. Taking its inspiration from this world, Let’s Become Fungal! looks at a range of Indigenous practices from Latin America, the Caribbean and Asia that are rooted in multispecies collaboration, symbiosis, alliances, non-monetary resource exchange, decentralization, bottom-up methods and mutual dependency–all suggestive of the behavior of the mycelium.Each of the book’s 12 chapters offers teachings on collaboration, decoloniality, nonlinearity, toxicity, mobilization, biomimicry, death and being nonbinary, while also examining the world of fungi. Let’s Become Fungal! shows how fungi can inspire artists, collectives, organizations, educators, policymakers, designers, scientists, anthropologists, curators, urbanists, activists, gardeners, community leaders, farmers and others to become more fungal in their ways of working and being.

Yasmine Ostendorf-Rodríguez (born 1984) works as a curator and researcher on art and ecology, and is based in Mexico City. She has founded and directed many international initiatives at the intersection of art and ecology, including the Green Art Lab Alliance (Asia, Latin America and Europe) and the Nature Research Department, the Van Eyck Food Lab, and the Future Materials Bank at the Jan van Eyck Academie (NL).

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Welcome to a transformative journey into the world of fungi with "Let's Become Fungal! Mycelium Teachings and the Arts." This groundbreaking book is a must-read for artists, gardeners, educators, and anyone captivated by the profound wisdom of the mycelium and mushrooms. Discover twelve powerful lessons in fungal activism, Indigenous knowledge, and collaboration that will inspire you to reshape your thinking and behaviors.

Dive into the rich tapestry of Indigenous practices from Latin America, the Caribbean, and Asia that are deeply rooted in harmony, symbiosis, and mutual dependency - mirroring the remarkable resilience and interconnectedness of the mycelium. The world of fungi has captured the imagination of many for its ability to spark new systems of thought and action, and "Let's Become Fungal!" harnesses this inspiration to ignite your own creative journey.

Authored by the visionary Yasmine Ostendorf-Rodríguez, a renowned curator and researcher in art and ecology, this book offers a unique blend of insights on collaboration, decoloniality, biomimicry, and more, all through the lens of fungi. Whether you're an artist, scientist, activist, or community leader, "Let's Become Fungal!" will empower you to embrace a more symbiotic, non-linear, and decentralized way of working and being in the world.

Are you ready to unlock the transformative power of fungi and embrace a new paradigm of collaboration and interconnectedness? Join us on this incredible journey with "Let's Become Fungal! Mycelium Teachings and the Arts" and discover how the wisdom of the mycelium can inspire and guide you towards a more sustainable and harmonious future.

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