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Beyond the Visible: Mapping Darkness Together
Event by: Morgan Bath & Juan Fabuel
Location: Estufa Fria, Parque Eduardo VII, Lisboa
About event
Beyond the Visible: Mapping Darkness Together
Date: May 3rd, 2025
Time: 9:00 pm - 11:30 pm
Location: TBC - A garden or green space near Estufa Fria
Duration: 2.5 hours (We'll be in the green area for a 30-minute window before officially starting at 9:30 PM)
Event Description
Join us for an immersive, embodied exploration of darkness as we collectively reimagine our relationship with the unseen and uncertain.
In a world where "dark times" and "dark futures" have become common phrases, we rarely pause to experience darkness itself—as a physical reality, a metaphor, and a space of possibility. This unique evening gathering invites participants to move beyond conventional futures thinking and engage with darkness through the body, through feeling, and through shared experience.
What to Expect
Together, we'll venture into a green space after sunset, seeking out the darkest places we can find. Each participant will be invited to choose a space where darkness feels significant to them, then guide the group through that space—sharing observations, sensations, and revelations that emerge when our primary sense of sight is diminished.
As we navigate through shadow and night, we'll collectively create a "dark map"—a tangible artifact documenting our varied experiences and interpretations of darkness. This experiential mapping process helps us uncover new ways of sensing futures rather than merely thinking about them.
Why Join Us
This experience offers a rare opportunity to:
- Engage with futures work through embodied practice rather than just intellectual exercise
- Explore how darkness changes our movement, listening, and trust
- Connect more deeply with nature's rhythms and cycles
- Challenge dominant narratives about uncertainty and the unknown
- Contribute to a collective artifact that captures multiple perspectives
By stepping into darkness together, we begin to envision more symbiotic futures—where humans reconnect with natural cycles, where uncertainty becomes a space of possibility, and where we learn to sense our way forward collectively.
About the Facilitators
Morgan Bath is a Canadian researcher, creative practitioner, and facilitator whose work spans visual arts, nonprofit sectors, and systemic design, exploring the intersections of sustainability, equity, and organizational transformation.
Juan Fabuel is a Swiss-based Ph.D. researcher and interdisciplinary artist whose work explores the intersection of art, anthropology, design, futures, and the dynamic concept of darkness through various media.
Together, they bring complementary perspectives to this exploration of darkness as a gateway to reimagining our collective futures.
Note: This is a walking experience in low-light conditions. Please wear comfortable shoes and weather-appropriate clothing. Flashlights will be available but used sparingly.
Accessibility Information: The botanical garden/park space includes stairs, slopes, varied pavement types, and water features that require special attention, particularly in low-light conditions. While we do not know the space intimately, we are committed to creating an experience that is as accessible as possible for all participants. If you have specific accessibility needs or require accommodations to participate fully, please let us know when registering. We will do everything in our power to accommodate your needs and ensure a meaningful experience for everyone.