From its inception, Manifesta has made publications an integral part of the biennial process as a way to document different elements of each edition, from the pre-biennial process to an in-depth look into our diverse programmes.
Through these publications, we aim to foster dialogue, expand knowledge and create a lasting legacy for each biennial edition. From in-depth essays and insight from Manifesta’s director, creative mediators and a wide variety of stakeholders, to captivating visuals and behind-the-scenes glimpses, our publications provide a comprehensive exploration of the ideas and concepts explored during our biennial.
Fora per fer escola: Radical practices from Catalan pedagogies
As part of the education programme of Manifesta 15, entitled Fora per fer escola, this publication aims to rediscover, contextualise and highlight the pedagogical heritage of Catalonia.
Structured in three parts, the publication provides historical and theoretical contextualisation, artistic research by the artists and cultural agents involved in Fora per fer escola, and a methodological resource tailored for teachers and educators.
The publication brings together a wide range of texts, images and archival documents that explore five significant pedagogical initiatives implemented in Catalonia over the course of the 20th century, namely the Escola de Bosc (Forest School), the Escola del Mar (School of the Sea), the Escola Vil·la Joana, the Batec (Hearbeat) teachers’ collective and the Escoles en Lluita (Schools in Struggle) social movement. It also presents the artistic research carried out by a group of artists and researchers who have delved into these pedagogical archives, including Anaïs Florin, Sara Torres-Vega, Paisanaje, Diversorium, Massa Salvatge, and Lluc Mayol.
The third part of the publication, the Pedagogical Oracle, serves as a methodological resource for teachers and educators. Produced by the artist and educator Alba Oller, in collaboration with 73 teachers from the Barcelona Metropolitan Area, the Oracle aims to catalyse collective reflection on contemporary teaching practices and political responsibility for education, while also strengthening teachers’ support networks.
Contributors
Carmen Agulló, Mónica Amieva, Nicolás Arata, Renata Cervetto, Diversorium (Verónica Valentini, Antonio Centeno and Maria Oliver), Jordi Ferreiro, Hedwig Fijen, Anaïs Florin, Sofía de Juan, Massa Salvatge (Alba Oller Benítez and Teresa Mata Ferrer) with Lluc Mayol, Paisanaje (Amelie Aranguren and Bonnie Luyo del Castillo) and Inland (Fernando García-Dory).
Graphic Design
spread. David Lorente and Tomoko Sakamoto + Edu Vilella
Languages
English ISBN 978-3-943196-80-1
Spanish ISBN 978-84-09-64131-4
Catalan ISBN 978-84-09-64129-1
Format
17 x 24 cm
130 pages
Soft cover