Montelli Lacerda, with the theme Poetics of Engagement. This edition brings together reflections and artistic experiences that point toward alternative ways of relating to the world during a time marked by environmental, social, and civilizational crises. Drawing inspiration from—among others—the thought of Antônio Bispo dos Santos, Donna Haraway, and Yuk Hui, the volume is grounded in the understanding that art can create a space for connection among bodies, territories, technologies, and diverse forms of life, shifting away from perspectives based on exploitation and separation to affirm practices rooted in coexistence, reciprocity, and the forging of bonds.
Cover image based on the artistic work of Hélio Fervenza and Maria Ivone dos Santos. Image courtesy of the artists.