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Fifth Edition of Environmental History

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Since 2022, the Environmental History symposium at LUMA Arles has convened historians, scientists, artists, architects, designers, and philosophers to examine the evolving relationships between human societies, the environment, and the nonhuman world.

From May 29 to 31, 2026, the fifth edition of Environmental History, Mythological Machines, turns to myth-making as a critical framework for understanding how environmental histories are produced, transmitted, and transformed.

Watch the opening session of the fourth edition (2025)

Introduction by Grégory Quenet Grégory Quenet

Environmental history IV

~ 37min

Environment

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Social issues

In this introductory video, Grégory Quenet, Professor of Environmental History, outlines the main themes of the 4th edition of the lecture series dedicated to the relationship between human societies and natural environments. He reflects on the foundations of this interdisciplinary approach and introduces the key topics that will shape this edition, at the intersection of history, ecology, and the social sciences.

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Environmental History I

2022

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Environmental History II

2023

Environmental History III

2024

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Environmental History IV

2025

Frank Gehry, speaking about The Tower

One the most celebrated architects of his generation, Frank Gehry is best known for his uncompromising vision. In this presentation, he discusses the broader ideas that shaped his designs for The Tower at the Parc des Ateliers. Concentrating on multiple narratives, all of which contributed to the evolution of the project, and embracing personal and professional stories, Frank Gehry offers unique insights and an introduction to this multifaceted project.

Series about the artistic program

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Artists of the 2025 season

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Artists of the 2024 season

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Artists of the 2023 season

Photo Digital-Sigmar Polke - LUMA Arles - ©Adrian Deweerdt

Artists of the 2022 season

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Artists of the 2021 season

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Artists Residencies

Conference and talk series

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Tales of Superstition and Magic

Editions 1 and 2

The Lesser-Known Experiments in Art and Technology

E.A.T. Symposium

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In conversation with Wael Shawky, Federico Campagna and Romy Wyche

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Environmental History IV

2025

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Conversation between William Kentridge and Homi K. Bhabha

Environmental History III

2024

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Environmental History II

2023

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Environmental History I

2022

LUMA Arles: The project, in video

Frank Gehry, speaking about The Tower Frank Gehry

The Tower

~ 6min

Architecture

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LUMA Arles

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Arles

One the most celebrated architects of his generation, Frank Gehry is best known for his uncompromising vision. In this presentation, he discusses the broader ideas that shaped his designs for The Tower at the Parc des Ateliers. Concentrating on multiple narratives, all of which contributed to the evolution of the project, and embracing personal and professional stories, Frank Gehry offers unique insights and an introduction to this multifaceted project.

Most viewed media

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Timelapse of the construction of The Tower

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The LUMA project by Maja Hoffmann

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Frank Gehry, speaking about The Tower

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Explore the A–Z of LUMA Arles personalities and discover all the content connected to them: works, interviews, media, and projects.

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Wael Shawky

Artist

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Bas Smets

Landscape architect, LUMA Arles

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William Kentridge

Artist

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Precious Okoyomon

Poet and visual artist

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Portrait Grégory Quenet

Grégory Quenet

Professor of Environmental History University of Versailles-Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines

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Rirkrit Tiravanija

Artist

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Hans Ulrich Obrist

Artistic Director of the Serpentine Galleries in London, and Senior Advisor at LUMA Arles

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Federico Campagna

Philosopher

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