Curry Punk & Devil’s Tooth – The Science & Aesthetics of Fungi
Alison will be appearing as part of the second Vienna Pilzfestspiele to offer this interactive seminar.
Throughout history, fungi have confounded with their strange appearances and dubious connotations. Humans are sharply divided in their regard for fungi – some revere them while others subject them to a reckless kick across the field.
Without fungi, life as we know it would be radically different. Fungi regulate the biosphere and support the earth’s ecological functioning. Yet the exceptionally few mushrooms with the capacity to dismantle human organs have received disproportionate attention. Centuries of mythologies and misunderstanding take time to unravel and redress.
In this highly interactive seminar Alison will introduce us to both the science and aesthetics of fungi. She’ll salso hare her experiences in the field with fungi and their followers across hemispheres. You’ll also hear some stories of Alison’s adventures during the photographing and writing of her two new books Funga Obscura: Photo Journeys Among Fungi & Mushroom Day: A Story of 24 Hours and 24 Fungal Lives.
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DATE: TUESDAY 7 OCTOBER 2025
LOCATION: OstLicht. Galerie für Fotografie, BROTFABRIK, Stiege #3 Absberggasse 27, 1100 Wien
COST: €17,25
LANGUAGE: English