Whales of Power: Aquatic Mammals, Devotional Practices, and Environmental Change in Maritime East Asia is an ERC-funded research project (2019-2023). It focuses on ritual practices and changing human-nature relations in the Asia-Pacific region.
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Exhibition opening: Whales of Power Apr. 28, 2023
Are you intrigued by the combination of art and research? Do you think relations between humans and aquatic mammals like whales are interesting? Welcome to the opening of our new exhibition which visualizes the research project "Whales of Power" through embroidery art pieces, photograps and objects.
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The whale: mascot for the environmental movement and sacred prey May 28, 2021
The ethics of whaling are determined by whether one understands whales as a resource or as endangered species.
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Field notes from Okinawa Apr. 27, 2021
Earlier this year, Whales of Power PhD candidate Marius Palz told us about his first fieldwork experiences. Now that he has been in Okinawa for several months, it is time for an update.