Collaboration: A Force for Change

Architect Marlon Blackwell, engineer Marty Matlock, and artist Mary Miss discuss the importance and challenges of collaboration. They discuss their own careers collaborating with each other and articulate how the act of collaboration is in and of itself a fruitful learning experience — having different perspectives inform the process and read the landscape.

The Ecology Of Our Public Life

A conversation with artist Walter Hood, ecologist Dr. Steward Pickett and artist Mary Miss discussed how urban planning, design, and public policy have impacted our ecosystems and the wellbeing of urban dwellers in disparate and inequitable ways. They discussed the ongoing work of changing this dynamic through creative collaboration – and the role of artists and designers in envisioning and implementing resilient, equitable, and sustainable cities.

Walking Tibbetts

Recording of a panel discussion between artist Matthew Jensen, ecologist Eric Sanderson and historian Robert Fanuzzi on the past, present and future of Tibbetts Brook, in May 2020

Walking the Edge of the Harlem River

Artist Mary Miss and Senior Project Manager at New York City Department of Environmental Protection, Tolga Yilmaz discuss the history of the Tibbetts Brook, the sewage infrastructure of New York City, the benefits of daylighting Tibbetts Brook, and the benefit that will have on the surrounding environment and infrastructure.

Pause and Hum

On June 10th, artist Nicolas Dumit Estevez Raful Espejo and urban beekeeper Dr. Luke Dixon pollinated an experiential conversation on bees and breathing. This program was part of CALL's ongoing series of virtual conversations between artists and scientists on pressing issues of climate, equity, and health.

The Tree & I

CALL’s first self-guided audio CALL/WALK, led by artist Nicolás Dumit Estévez and Van Corltandt Park ecological project Manager John Buter. To launch the tour, CALL hosted a virtual conversation discussing the ecology of Van Cortlandt Park.