The word ornithology refers to the study of birds, but in the case of this exhibition curated by Rodrigo Orrantia extends to the many activities around the fascination with these animals and their world. The projects here deal with the primal bond between men and bird, and the practices that arise from this complex relationship.
The projects in the exhibition go beyond the observation of the birds themselves, to explore the different contexts and stories around them. They are as much a study of birds as they are of people, cultures and the anthropocene, where both men and animals are trying to adapt to a changing environment. This exhibition includes photography and video projects from the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Spain, Germany, Turkey and Japan. These bird stories take us from New Zealand, across to China and Mongolia, the Middle East and Europe, making us aware of the global connections and resonances between them.
