Thursday 27 November, 19:00

Emotions. Can Art Inspire Engagement?

At this conference, Professor Tobias Brosch from the University of Geneva delves into the impact of emotions on our decision-making and commitments, particularly in environmental contexts. With insights from neuroscience and psychology, he demonstrates how emotions guide our choices and actions. Using Khalil Berro’s art, including works like Toxic Inaction and BREATHE, as case studies, the discussion highlights how art can evoke emotions and inspire ecological engagement. Brosch, who leads the sustainable decision-making and behavior lab, investigates the emotional and cognitive processes that promote more sustainable societies.

In French.

Rue du Général-Dufour 2,
Geneva, Switzerland
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Photo Credit: Khalil Berro, BREATHE, 2024, Installation View, ETH Zürich Main Building, Zürich, Switzerland © Khalil Berro Studio, 2024

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