in English

The Book of Landscapes is an online publication documenting the methodology developed within PLACE: Performing Landscapes, a collaborative project by Hiatus (BE), Bethlen Theatre (HU), and Norwegian Landscape Theatre (NO).

The project focuses on developing and testing tools for artists engaging with urban green spaces, empowering them to create artistic initiatives that connect city dwellers with nature in their urban environments. The publication shares tools, methodologies, artistic experiences and inspiration for artists, scientists, educators, social workers, policymakers, activists and nature lovers.

On the occasion of this launch, director and gardener Tormod Carlsen (NO) from Norwegian Landscape Theatre and historian and philosopher Allan-Lee Wei (BE) will present the publication.

Tormod Carlsen (NO)

Tormod Carlsen (NO) is a theatre maker, gardener and researcher, and the founder of the creative production company Norwegian Landscape Theatre (NO). They work across Europe on a variety of projects with a belief in connecting humans to places through various performing arts-related activities. 

Allan-Lee Wei (BE)

A historian with a background in geography, law and political philosophy, Allan-Lee Wei co-founded the community-run bookshop Par Chemins. As a research fellow at the ULB’s Interfaculty Institute for Socio-Ecological Transformations (iiTSE), he conducted research with Chloé Deligne into naturalised brownfield sites in Brussels. He is currently working on a PhD thesis on the resurgence of wetlands in urban environments.

Credits

In partnership with Hiatus, PLACE : Performing Landscapes is a project co-funded by the European Commission’s Creative Europe programme.

How to get there?

Address: Cercle de la Voile, Oostvaartdijk 52, 1850 Grimbergen

• Cifas is organising a boat trip, departing from Yser, subject to booking. More information: click here.
• By bike: 1 hour – Follow the canal northwards.
• By public transport: 1 hour – Take a train from Gare du Midi, Gare Centrale or Gare du Nord to Vilvoorde station (15 minutes from Gare Centrale); then take bus 1 towards Grimbergen Verbrande Brug (platform 4) and get off at the terminus (15 minutes); walk along the canal on the east bank to the Cercle de la Voile (12 minutes).
• By public transport + bike: 1 hour – Take your bike on the train (please note, you will need to buy an extra ticket for 3 euros) to Vilvoorde station; then cycle through town to reach the canal and head towards the Cercle de la Voile (14 minutes).

How to get back?

• Cifas is offering a free shuttle service to Vilvoorde station (15 mins). Departures are scheduled for 5.00 pm, 8.00 pm, 9.00 pm, 9.40 pm and 10.30 pm. Places will be limited. If you would like to use the shuttle, we encourage you to sign up as soon as you arrive at the Cercle de la Voile.
• By bike: 1 hour – Follow the canal southwards.
• By bus + train: 1 hour – Walk to the bus stop (12 minutes); take bus 1 to Vilvoorde station (15 minutes), last bus is at 21:44 (to check train times); trains leave for Brussels every 20 minutes until midnight.
• By bus: 1h – Walk to bus stop (12 minutes); Take bus De Lijn R31 (direction Brussel Noord) to Gare du Nord (via Laeken et Tour & Taxi), last bus at 21h38 (to check bus times)
• By public transport + bike: 1 hour – Travel to Vilvoorde station (14 minutes); take your bike on the train (please note, you will need to buy a bike ticket for 3 euros) to Gare du Nord, Gare Centrale or Gare du Midi

Access

Languages

The book launch will be held in English with whispered translation available.

Venue

• The ground floor, hosting some of the workshops, is wheelchair accessible and located on a single level.
• The upper floor, where some of the workshops and the discussion will take place, is accessible by stairs only, no elevator on site.
• The riverbanks, hosting some workshops and the concert are accessible by stairs only, no ramp on site.