Delving into Mycelial Space, Workshop by Dr Sarah Kolb
(pls register via mail wailea@zuelch.space)

The collaborative project Mycelial Space centers fungi as a way to explore the intricacies of relational, non-binary knowledge production. Based on the participatory format "Parliament of Lines", developed in collaboration with Jutta Strohmaier, the workshop invites participants to collectively engage in a mycelium network, intertwining evolving narrative threads in small groups hands-on using a variety of materials. Participants are invited to contribute anything related to fungi: personal experiences, perceptions, stories, theoretical insights, practical or scientific knowledge, artifacts as well as imaginations of alternative futures. Drawing on the non-hierarchical and mostly hidden structures and workings of mycelial networks, we delve into an open and sensible space to explore the intersections of art, science, and practical wisdom in the context of Mycelial Space.

before now, while becoming after
Edible Installation and Performance Lecture by Margaretha Jüngling

A fragmentary narration around multispecies collaborations, food, and its possibilities to imagine with and beyond language. The performance-lecture activates a small communal meal, trying to question and de-zombify our senses and resist the belief in 'purity.'

Psychedelic «Pututu»-Drones by Zürcher Schneckenchor - Michael Flury & Nicola Habegger

With four conch shell trumpets, the Schneckenchor forges an extraordinary bridge between the most disparate times and cultures. What started as Michael Flury's exploration into the ritualistic use of spiral conch shell trumpets in Chavín, Peru, circa 1200 BCE, has blossomed into a spellbinding musical odyssey. Ancient American sacred sounds flow seamlessly into modern approaches merging into a vibrant, transcendent tapestry that defies the boundaries of time and tradition.

«Sonic tales from a fungus point of view»
A sonic lecture by MADAM aka Marco Mercuzio Peron and Mara Miccichè and the author Benjamin von Wyl based on the book "In einer einzigen Welt".

MADAM is a collaborative platform founded by Marco Mercuzio Peron and Mara Miccichè, operating in soundtracks, sound design for film and installations and curatorship. As such they run the happening series "Il Circolo del Frattempo" and curated the project "Bäderkultur" in Baden from 2023/24. Currently they are co-curating the artist residency at IFMZ Zürich.

https://madam.cloud/
https://www.instagram.com/manyatoms/

Benjamin von Wyl is a journalist and author. His second novel "Hyäne - eine Erlösungsfantasie" was awarded the Swiss Literature Prize in 2021. In his novel "In einer einzigen Welt", a megalomaniac mushroom narrates his plans to span the entire world with his network. His new novel 'Grosswerden und Einknicken' was published by verlag die brotsuppe in May 2024. He works as a journalist for 'SWI Swissinfo.ch' and writes the column 'Boys should cry' for the '041 Kulturmagazin'.

https://www.benjaminvonwyl.ch/
https://www.instagram.com/benjaminvonwyl/

Gong Meditation

A gong ritual to open and create room and musical space within us.

Nik Bärtsch, Piano Solo

Swiss pianist and composer Nik Bärtsch is a master of creating hypnotic soundscapes that blend precision, minimalism, and groove. Growing up in Zurich, Bärtsch has become one of the leading figures in contemporary jazz, earning international acclaim for his innovative musical concepts and dynamic performances.

Best known for his work with his band Ronin, Bärtsch's solo performances offer a unique perspective on his artistry, showcasing his modular, polymetric compositions in their purest form. His 2021 solo album Entendre demonstrates his ability to create mesmerizing layers of sound, drawing influences from minimal music and funk, while remaining deeply personal and reflective.