COP21 as seen from the ground, reported live by Makery
As world giants and busybody lobbyists bustle on the sidelines of official venues at COP21, Makery decided to meet those whom the lockdown has failed to silence.
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COP21: maiden flight of the zero carbon hot air balloon
In the desert of New Mexico, artist Tomás Saraceno realized the very first human flight in a zero carbon solar-powered hot air balloon.
The Aerocene community gathers at Hangar Y and reclaims the air
On Friday 14 July, the Hangar Y in Meudon near Paris opened its doors and its skies to the public in order to host Aerocene for a unique collaborative and artistic experience.
Aerocene: Bring The Sun Down
On April 6, the Aerocene community attempted a world record for a solar balloon flight, near Maintenon, France.
Paleo-aero: an alternative low-carbon history of aerospace and aeronautics
The book "Space Without Rockets" adresses the ways in which we could travel away to space, sustainably. Makery publishes three of the texts from this essential reading. Second text by Atelier 21.
We Are All On The Periphery
On September 23-24, Global Periphery symposium was exploring the contemporary imaginaries of space through examples of artistic creations from the space sector with voices from multiple continents and locations.
(Français) Identités du transitoire : le temps de réfléchir l’urgence
Dans Identités du transitoire (Les Presses du réel, 2021), Jehanne Dautrey et Patrick Beaucé, explorent l'architecture qui se monte aussi vite qu'elle se démonte. Des constructions agiles et politiques ou urgence et réflexion partagent un même espace-temps.
New mobilities after the lockdown: How about retooling the airline industry?
Independent curator and critic Rob La Frenais runs the "Future of Transportation" group on Facebook. He writes in Makery his thoughts about mobility after the lockdown.
She can see land! Cross the Atlantic Like Greta
While Greta Thunberg just arrived in New York on a sailing boat to attend UN Climate Action Summit 2019, Makery has investigated options how to "Do It Like Greta".
From Lausanne to Hong Kong, 20 years of Solar Sound System (2/2)
In honor of Solar Sound System’s 20th anniversary, Makery spoke with its founder Cédric Carles about the project’s long and winding journey. Part 2 of our interview.
In London, scientists, artists and activists surge to save the Humans
On the eve of COP24 in Poland, the role of artists in thinking long-term about the future of the human species on this planet, alongside a new surge of scientist-led activism.
Aerosolar balloon ride in Fontainebleau with Tomás Saraceno
In the context of Tomás Saraceno’s exhibition at Palais de Tokyo in Paris, the Aerocene Foundation organised a solar-powered balloon flight in Fontainebleau on 27th of october. Report in photos.
Fab City Summit Paris: another city is possible
The Fab City network now includes 28 cities and regions worldwide. On July 11-13, Fab City Summit Paris mobilized a large international community, after embarking politicians and institutions.
Building the fabcity in Brest
What has been happening in Brest, Brittany, since the city was certified Fab City one year ago? The week before the Fab City Summit and FAB14 opened in France, Makery investigated on site.
“Think of Yourself as a Planet”
Last days to see the exhibition “After the End of the World” at the Center for Contemporary Culture of Barcelona, which speculates on climate change, the end of humans… and becoming jellyfish.
The making of the maker-farmers (3)
In order to make his microfarm a reality, Alexis trained in permaculture at the Norman farm of Bec Hellouin. He took the opportunity to interview his founders, Perrine and Charles Hervé-Gruyer.
In Toulouse, an XXL Fablab Festival to change scale
#Fablab Festival. More of a great Make celebration than the makers’ rendezvous: the Toulouse festival welcomed 9,000 visitors from May 11 to 14. Report.
Krzysztof Nawratek: “Urban re-industrialization is a political project”
#Fablab Festival. Interview with Krzysztof Nawratek, architect and urbanist from the University of Sheffield, about the essay he directed, “Urban Re-industrialization”.
Open Gov Summit: France pinned down by its nonprofits
Open Gov Summit: French organizations promoting civil and digital liberties criticize France's flawed expression of open democracy.
In London, Saraceno summons its community of atmosphere hackers
On November 26 and 27, the artist Tomás Saraceno brought together researchers from the most prestigious universities in the world for a hackathon unlike any other. Objective: invent the Aerocene era.