Ecopoetics: The Voice of the Street

Inspired by the festival theme Word on the Street, we listen closely to the poetry of the streets. But what if the street itself could speak? In this program, we shift the perspective: the street is no longer seen as a space shaped by people, but as an ecosystem that responds. A powerful way to give voice to such an ecosystem is through ecopoetry: poems that transcend the human perspective or consciously encourage reflection on the climate crisis. Under the guidance of Nikki Dekker, two experienced ecopoets, Aase Berg and Dominique de Groen, discuss their approach to this genre and let the street speak in surprising ways.