Art(ifice), Activism and the Environment

What can art do for the environment? What has it achieved so far? Olafur Eliasson has redefined the artist's role (and of art) in the current era. His installations compel viewers to confront climate change and the sustainability of natural resources with an imperative urgency. HE Sheikha Al Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani has been at the helm of art, culture and creative industries for the state of Qatar. She spearheaded environmental protection projects, cleaning up the desert and beaches of Qatar and developing numerous sustainability initiatives. The conversation will explore the nexus between art and the environment and what creatives have done (and can do) to combat climate change.

Moderator: Roslyn Sulcas, Culture Writer, The New York Times
Speakers :
H.E. Sheikha Al-Mayassa bint Hamad Al Thani, Chairperson, Qatar Museums
Olafur Eliasson, Artist