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Centre for Ecological Philosophy

The Centre for Ecological Philosophy is a collaborative platform that uses art, research and storytelling to address ecological and societal challenges, fostering resilience and dialogue in the age of human impact.

By Alan McFetridge

· Launched 2 years ago

To Think Slow When the World Is Burning

Kélina Gotman leads the next Sensing Earth workshop, bringing philosophy, movement, and embodied thought into Holland Park | 28 June

Jun 22 • Alan McFetridge

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Under This One Tree opens at Holland Park

A summer exhibition of photography, trees, landcare and public life, opening on the summer solstice.

Jun 8 • Alan McFetridge

The Lungs of the European Metropolis

From Zola’s Paris and Octavia Hill’s London to the launch of Being Nature and Sensing Earth in Holland Park.

Mar 4 • Alan McFetridge and Justin Hibbs

After the Fire

Today marks ten years since the Horse River Fire began in Fort McMurray. In a single afternoon, more than 90,000 people evacuated. Nearly 3,000 homes…

May 3 • Alan McFetridge

Art Futures: Collective Making in an Age of Fire.

How can art, as process, help reimagine futures that feel communal and responsible again?

Nov 12, 2025 • Alan McFetridge, Helén Edling, Kate Maclean, and Neelambari Phalkey

Ten Year Arc - Returning to Fort McMurray

Reimagining the future by reflecting on past fires, resilience and renewal, and the upcoming return to Fort McMurray for the tenth anniversary of the…

Oct 24, 2025 • Alan McFetridge

The First Look at 22 Artists and Their Works for Our Nature (Mother) Project

22 Artist Projects Begin the Nature (Mother) Atlas

Aug 9, 2025 • Alan McFetridge

Fiery Darkroom | WTF : Thursday at Chisenhale July 3, 2025

Opening reflections from Alan McFetridge and Anna May

Jul 13, 2025 • Alan McFetridge and Anna May