TIME OF NATURE / International Cultural Ecofeminism Pop-up Festival

The International Cultural Ecofeminism Festival is a dynamic event that unites art, gender equality, and environmental justice through exhibitions, talks, and hands-on workshops. Focused on ecofeminism, the festival highlights the connection between the exploitation of nature and the oppression of women. By showcasing emerging artists and fostering community engagement, it inspires participants to take action for a sustainable and equitable future, promoting both social and environmental change.

In today’s world, two pressing global challenges stand out: environmental degradation and persistent gender inequality. As climate change accelerates, the most marginalized communities, particularly women, bear the brunt of environmental disasters, resource scarcity, and pollution. At the same time, despite strides toward gender equality, patriarchal systems that prioritize dominance, competition, and exploitation still heavily influence societal structures and decision-making processes.

Ecofeminism, a movement that identifies the deep connections between the oppression of women and the exploitation of nature, provides a unique framework for addressing these intertwined issues. It argues that the same systems that degrade the environment also perpetuate gender inequality, creating an urgent need for integrated solutions that prioritize care, sustainability, and equity.

While these issues are widely recognized, there is still a gap in public understanding of how gender and environmental justice are interconnected. Additionally, the arts, which have always been powerful tools for advocacy and social transformation, are underutilized in these conversations. Art has the ability to transcend boundaries, evoke emotion, and spark dialogue, making it an ideal medium for raising awareness and inspiring action on both gender and environmental fronts.

This event is supported by the Swiss Cooperation Office / Embassy of Switzerland, The Embassy of Latvia in Azerbaijan, Austrian Embassy Baku, Salaam Cultural Temple, Goethe-Zentrum Baku, Nine Senses Art Center and Elnara Nasirli Studio.

Curator: Aynur Abutalibova (Salaam Community)
Mentor: Sabina Shikhlinskaya (Honoured Artist of Azerbaijan, independent curator)
Art manager: Agnessa Tariverdiyeva

Join us for an inspiring exploration of art, care, and sustainability!