So many naturally wild wonders await when you land in the California Central Valley town of Visalia as the gateway to Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks in the High Sierra Nevada.
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An expanse of earth, adorned, improved, contoured, designed, and experienced. Architecture, travel, design, culture.
Reconnecting with the Springs and Palms in Palm Springs
We explore the origins of this iconic desert city Palm Springs and its relationship with the water resources that define its past and future. The story is part of multi-episode series about the Coachella Valley and Salton Sea, produced in collaboration with art photojournalist Osceola Refetoff.and writer Jack Eidt
Dark Ecosystems: Art and the Journey Beyond Borders at Bienal SACO
Artist Salomé Restrepo, as part of the SACO Contemporary Biennial on the coast of the Atacama Desert in Chile, shares her insights on migration, cultural identity, and the role of art in addressing social issues. Through her powerful experiences in Colombia and Chile, Salomé explores how art can serve as a vehicle for dialogue and change, shedding light on the complexities of displacement and human resilience.
Plant Medicine: Indigenous Wisdom for a Troubled World
In this episode of Eco Justice Radio, we journey into the rich and ancient world of Indigenous plant medicine and ethnobotany. We feature excerpts from documentaries and lectures by renowned experts in the field. We explore the sacred use of peyote among Native American tribes and delve into the profound insights of Canadian botanist Wade Davis, Harvard professor Richard Evans Schultes, and the legendary psychonaut Terence McKenna.
Dream of a New World: Art’s Role in Societal Change
Shana Nys Dambrot, art historian and culture writer from Los Angeles, guides us through art movements in history to trace how we got here and where we are headed. We delve into the question of how environmental and climate activism intertwine with artistic expression.
Designing Architecture and Landscapes with Nature’s Ecological Wisdom
Carl Welty advocates that architectural and landscape design could be revolutionized by emulating Nature’s systems. Before fossil fuels, ancient cities understood the power of the sun and captured it as it traversed through the days and seasons for heating, cooling, and sustenance.
Visionary Art of Lakota Sundance Chief Marvin Swallow
Marvin Swallow paints “images of time before and after the moment,” whispering sacred stories of the beauty and mystery of creation. What has emerged through his art is a unique and powerful contribution to the growing genre of Sacred Art.