Kingdom of the Ill (Multi-lingual edition)

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the fragility of the human body. Kingdom of the Ill explores the shift in the relationship between health and illness, contamination and purity, care and neglect, and how climate change and pollution affect our well-being.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 212 pages
Publication date: 24 November 2022
Publisher: Hatje Cantz

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the fragility of the human body, highlighting the urgent need to address the complex interplay between health, illness, contamination, purity, care, and neglect. In response to this global crisis, Kingdom of the Ill, an anthology curated by Sara Cluggish and Pavel S. Pys, seeks to explore the shifting dynamics between health and illness, contamination and purity, care and neglect. At the intersection of ecology, economics, and technology, this project delves into the profound impact of climate change and pollution on our well-being.

Amidst the collective exhaustion brought on by the pandemic, the looming economic hardships, public healthcare cuts, and the blurring of boundaries between online and offline, maintaining good health and well-being becomes a daunting challenge. The anthology presents a series of essays and contributions from international artists and activists who shed light on these pressing issues and offer insights into the complex web of factors that contribute to our health and well-being.

One of the central themes explored in Kingdom of the Ill is the relationship between health and illness. The contributors analyze how the pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of our bodies and the interconnectedness of our health with the broader social and environmental factors. They question the traditional definitions of health and illness and explore alternative perspectives that emphasize the importance of holistic well-being, including mental, emotional, and environmental factors.

Another key aspect of the anthology is the exploration of contamination and purity. The contributors examine how pollution, climate change, and other environmental factors contribute to the spread of diseases and the degradation of our ecosystems. They raise concerns about the impact of industrialization, urbanization, and consumerism on our health and the environment and advocate for sustainable practices and policies to mitigate these harmful effects.

Care and neglect are also explored in the anthology, highlighting the disparities in healthcare access and quality across different regions and populations. The contributors discuss the challenges faced by marginalized communities, such as low-income individuals, immigrants, and people with disabilities, in accessing healthcare services and the importance of promoting equity and inclusivity in healthcare.

In addition to the essays and contributions, Kingdom of the Ill features a series of artistic installations and exhibitions that explore the themes of health, illness, contamination, purity, care, and neglect. These works, created by international artists and activists, provide visual representations of the issues and challenges faced by society.

Overall, Kingdom of the Ill serves as a powerful testament to the urgent need for collective action and transformative change in our approach to health and well-being. It encourages us to reevaluate our relationships with the environment, economy, and technology and to prioritize the well-being of all individuals and communities. By exploring the complex interplay between health, illness, contamination, purity, care, and neglect, this anthology provides a roadmap for building a more resilient and sustainable future.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made the fragility of the human body painfully perceptible. Through essays and contributions of international artists and activists, this anthology poses the question of how and by whom a body is defined as healthy or sick. At the intersection of ecology, economics and technology, Kingdom of the Ill investigates a shift in the relationship between health and illness, contamination and purity, care and neglect.

How are climate change and pollution affecting our well-being? Given the collective state of exhaustion, looming economic hardships, public healthcare cuts, and the dissolution of the boundaries between online and offline, how can one actually stay healthy and well?

Following Techno Globalization Pandemic, Kingdom of the Ill – curated by Sara Cluggish and Pavel S. Pys – is the second chapter in the long-term research program TECHNO HUMANITIES launched in 2021 by Museion Bozens Director Bart van der Heide.

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought to light the fragility of the human body, highlighting the urgent need to address the complex interplay between health, illness, contamination, purity, care, and neglect. In response to this global crisis, Kingdom of the Ill, an anthology curated by Sara Cluggish and Pavel S. Pys, seeks to explore the shifting dynamics between health and illness, contamination and purity, care and neglect. At the intersection of ecology, economics, and technology, this project delves into the profound impact of climate change and pollution on our well-being.

Amidst the collective exhaustion brought on by the pandemic, the looming economic hardships, public healthcare cuts, and the blurring of boundaries between online and offline, maintaining good health and well-being becomes a daunting challenge. The anthology presents a series of essays and contributions from international artists and activists who shed light on these pressing issues and offer insights into the complex web of factors that contribute to our health and well-being.

One of the central themes explored in Kingdom of the Ill is the relationship between health and illness. The contributors analyze how the pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of our bodies and the interconnectedness of our health with the broader social and environmental factors. They question the traditional definitions of health and illness and explore alternative perspectives that emphasize the importance of holistic well-being, including mental, emotional, and environmental factors.

Another key aspect of the anthology is the exploration of contamination and purity. The contributors examine how pollution, climate change, and other environmental factors contribute to the spread of diseases and the degradation of our ecosystems. They raise concerns about the impact of industrialization, urbanization, and consumerism on our health and the environment and advocate for sustainable practices and policies to mitigate these harmful effects.

Care and neglect are also explored in the anthology, highlighting the disparities in healthcare access and quality across different regions and populations. The contributors discuss the challenges faced by marginalized communities, such as low-income individuals, immigrants, and people with disabilities, in accessing healthcare services and the importance of promoting equity and inclusivity in healthcare.

In addition to the essays and contributions, Kingdom of the Ill features a series of artistic installations and exhibitions that explore the themes of health, illness, contamination, purity, care, and neglect. These works, created by international artists and activists, provide visual representations of the issues and challenges faced by.

Overall, Kingdom of the Ill serves as a powerful testament to the urgent need for collective action and transformative change in our approach to health and well-being. It encourages us to reevaluate our relationships with the environment, economy, and technology and to prioritize the well-being of all individuals and communities. By exploring the complex interplay between health, illness, contamination, purity, care, and neglect, this anthology provides a roadmap for building a more resilient and sustainable future.

Weight: 204g
Dimension: 111 x 149 x 21 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783775753876