Museum of Life and Science Presents Rights of Nature Installation in Experimental Gallery
The Museum of Life and Science has launched a new installation titled 'Rights of Nature' in its experimental gallery space called 'In the Works.' This presentation is a collaborative effort with the Indigenous-led climate action organization 7 Directions of Service, founded by Dr. Crystal Cavalier-Keck and Jason Crazy Bear Keck. The installation explores the legal concept of granting rights to non-human entities and ecosystems, a movement rooted in Indigenous values that seeks to protect nature for its own sake. It also features contributions from children who participated in the museum's summer camp, who created their own 'bill of rights' for nature. The exhibit serves as a testing ground for visitor engagement and feedback, informing a future larger exhibition on climate and sustainability. It will remain on view through the end of the year.
Key facts
- The installation 'Rights of Nature' is on display at the Museum of Life and Science.
- It was developed in partnership with the Indigenous-led group 7 Directions of Service.
- The exhibit includes contributions from summer camp participants.
- It explores the legal rights of nature movement, which advocates for ecosystems to have enforceable rights.
- The installation is part of the museum's experimental 'In the Works' gallery, used to test ideas for future exhibitions.
Entities
Institutions
- Museum of Life and Science
- 7 Directions of Service
Locations
- North Carolina