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Mangrove Ecologies is an interdisciplinary exhibition that explores mangroves as both fascinating biotopes and living metaphors. Bringing together artists, scientists, craftspeople, designers, and technologists, the project investigates how the complex intelligence of ecological systems can guide more reciprocal, rhizomatic and interconnected ways of living — shaping a planetary diplomacy.

At the core of the exhibition is Radio Mikoko+ ("mikoko" meaning mangroves in Kiswahili), a multisensory installation developed over nine months (August 2024 – June 2025) by artists David Muiruri (KE), Joseph Kamaru (KE), Ann Mbuti (CH/GER), and Yassine Rachidi (CH/MAR). Drawing on storytelling, field recordings, material experimentation, and cartographic research, the work leads visitors on a sonic and sensory journey from Lamu Island to Basel, tracing tides of memory, relation, and cultural exchange.

Radio Mikoko+ is open to the public daily from 16–22 June 2025 at the Viktoriahaus, Botanical Garden of the University of Basel. Entry is free. No registration needed.

• Opening Hours: Monday - Sunday, 8am - 6pm | 16.-22. June
• Radio Show: Thursday, 2pm - 5pm | 19. June
• Finissage: Saturday, 11am-2pm | 21. June | Registration via Eventbrite

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