Growing concern about the state of marine ecologies, combined with the recognition that the ocean has been relatively neglected in environmental theory and the arts, has propelled the emerging field called the “Blue Humanities.” Oregon as a coastal state, and the UO with its marine biology campus and initial plans for an “ocean studies” major or minor, is the perfect site for a symposium on the Blue Humanities. “Blue Visions: Thinking with Ocean Ecologies across the Arts and Humanities” will take place Friday, May 9, 2025 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Knight Library Browsing Room.
The Center for Environmental Futures offers a prelude to the symposium on Thursday, May 8th, at 6 p.m. in the Knight Library Browsing Room. Come enjoy some food and drink, followed by a talk given by ocean artist Joe Riley, speaking on “Ocean Art Practice and Critical Environmental History: Visualizing Marine Algae as Passengers (and Messengers) of Change.
You can read more about the May 9th symposium here: Blue Humanities symposium – Oregon Humanities Center
