CULTURAL PROGRAM
This program proposes a contemporary perspective on the element of fire, as a mediator between humankind and the universe, using as a starting point the mythological narratives, which over the centuries have inspired intellectuals and artists. It also intends to transform the current narratives around fire, as a purely destructive element, and extend this urgent discussion to the Arts and Humanities, in order to mobilize different audiences for the common mission of fire prevention and sustainable fire management.
VIDEO
AND BENEATH IT ALL FLOWS LIQUID FIRE – JULIAN CHARRIÈRE [2019]
16th - 19th May 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
Salão Nobre, Alfândega do Porto
Video installation where the omnipresence of fire and its absurd coexistence with opposing elements, such as water or ice, is discussed. Charrière reverses the traditional iconography of the fountain as a source of life, presenting it as a fountain in flames to demonstrate the paradox of its existence.
INSTALLATION
FIRE & OF LIT LAND – RITA CASTRO NEVES AND DANIEL MOREIRA [2019]
16th - 18th May 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM
19th May 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Salão Nobre, Alfândega do Porto
Of the Lighten Land presents a landscape and its opposite, to think about the destruction of the territory and human behaviour, rekindling old wounds. Fire presents an animation where two charred sticks are controlled by two hands in a gestural choreography, which aims to understand the fires of an enigmatic visual alphabet.
BOOK PRESENTATION
FIRE SCIENCE: FROM CHEMISTRY TO LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT
17th May 2:30 PM
D. Maria Room, Alfândega do Porto
Presentation of this important research by Francisco Castro Rego (UL), Penelope Morgan (UO), Paulo Fernandes (UTMAD) and Chad Hofman (CSU).
BOOK RELEASE AND CONVERSATION
PYROCENE: CONVERSATION AROUND FIRE
18th May 6:00 PM
Infante Room, Alfândega do Porto
On the occasion of the release of the Portuguese edition of The Pyrocene by Stephen Pyne (Ziguarte Livros), the author, Viriato Soromenho Marques and Carlos Vaz Marques will discuss the evolution of man's relationship with fire from the perspective of history and philosophy in order to broaden the debate and help transform current narratives about fire as a purely destructive element.
OTHER CULTURAL EVENTS IN PORTO
Under the umbrella of the protocol between AGIF and the Fundação de Serralves with the aim of raising the awareness of the various communities in the Porto metropolitan area to issues related to fire prevention, various cultural activities dedicated to younger audiences and families will be presented.
EXHIBITION
COLD FIRE: HOW TO PREVENT FIRE WITH FIRE
Until 31st May
Monday to Friday: 10: 00 AM to 7:00 PM I Saturdays, Sundays and holidays: 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM
Parque de Serralves - Sala Panorâmica
Exhibition curated by Conceição Colaço that aims to put science at the service of fire prevention. In the context of climate change, it demonstrates the influence of vegetation and meteorology on fire behaviour and how the correct application of safety rules in winter burnings can be beneficial to reduce the intensity of rural fires in the summer.
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DANCE
INCANDESCENT
17th May 9:30 PM
Auditorium, Fundação de Serralves
Presented by Esquiva Companhia de Dança, this dance-theatre performance narrates the history of fire, its importance and relationship with the forest with the intent of discussing the relevance of fire knowledge and its role in human history.
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