This three-day multi-arts event, inspired by João Guimarães Rosa’s The Third Bank of the River, explores how nature reconnects us after the trauma of Covid-19. The exhibition brings together artists from leading institutions such as the University of the Arts London, Royal College of Art, and Royal Academy of Music, featuring live performances, poetry recitals, and immersive installations.

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The curators researched canal history and nature’s healing power, focusing on the interconnection between canal ecosystems and social systems. The project examines both human and non-human life, promoting well-being through nature and encouraging its recovery through human participation.

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The event highlights the canal’s role as a space of healing and care in the 21st century, especially in the context of post-pandemic isolation.