Spontaneous Archives: Rubus armeniacus and the Mnemonic Agency of Urban Vegetation
Doctoral research conducted between the art school HEAD-Genève and the polytechnic school EPFL, Lausanne.
The project explores spontaneous urban vegetation as a living archive of human and non-human memories neglected by institutional narratives. Taking Rubus armeniacus (Armenian bramble), a ubiquitous plant considered invasive in cities such as Zurich and Geneva, as its starting point, the research examines the trajectories of circulation, culture and migration inscribed in its urban presence. Positioning art history and artistic practices as the primary methods of inquiry, the research is supported by scientific, historical, vernacular, and theoretical sources.
Duration: 2024 - 2029