News, Writing and Updates

Major news, exhibitions, public programmes and selected writing from Alan McFetridge, the Centre of Ecological Philosophy, and East London SUPERLAB.

This website keeps the searchable archive of key projects, exhibitions, press releases, workshops, publications and announcements. Current essays and regular dispatches are published through the Centre of Ecological Philosophy on Substack.

For the latest writing, follow the Centre of Ecological Philosophy. For project history, exhibitions, press information and selected updates, use this page as the archive.

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Under This One Tree opens at Holland Park
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Under This One Tree opens at Holland Park
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Under This One Tree opens at Daisy Green Holland Park on the summer solstice, 21 June 2026. The exhibition forms part of Alan McFetridge’s Holland Park Artist Residency and the Sensing Earth and Being Nature programme.

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The Los Angeles Fires: A Tale of Cities on the Edge
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A New Home : Join Me at the C.E.P.
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After On The Line (2019), the next chapter builds on its foundation, delving deeper into the causes of the May 3, 2016 blaze and expanding the research through new collaborations. To support this, I’ve merged my website news blog and email newsletter into one platform—welcome to the Centre of Ecological Philosophy (C.E.P.), an evolving space for meaningful exploration of living landscapes.

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Dormant Legacy of Fire in the British Landscape
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In Dormant Legacy of Fire in the British Landscape: Wennington, Essex, 2022, Alan McFetridge reflects on the historical role of fire in shaping the British landscape and its cultural significance. Visiting Wennington after the 2022 wildfire, he contrasts this rare event with fire's past presence in land management and ecological regeneration. Through his photograph of a kestrel amidst the aftermath, McFetridge highlights the return of fire as an urgent force in the landscape, shaped by both nature and climate change.

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On The Line - Upcoming Release on Metalable, Late 2024
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The final 15 copies of the first edition of On The Line, numbers 460 to 475, are being released with a set of three unique prints on washi paper on Metalable in May 2024.

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National Portrait Gallery & Audrey Green, London.
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East London Superlab was part of the NPG reopening by remastering over 90 photographs from the NPG for the Daisy Green Collection, which now permanently adorn two gallery floors as fine art prints.

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Songs of the Dead | Peer Reviewed in Sophia Journal
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In this blog post, I take you on a journey through the creation of Song of the Dead from its inception to its publication in Sophia Journal. It is thrilling to be working alongside such a talented group of individuals, and we are grateful for the support of the Fort McMurray community. Together, we hope to contribute to a greater understanding of our planet's complex challenges and find innovative solutions for people through compassion and inclusion.

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Will Steffen - Moe mai rā e te Rangatira.
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Our respect and deep condolences to the whanau and friends of Will Steffen. We are with you in our feelings of compassion, sadness, loss and love. His passing is a sea change for our group as having come to know Will as a herald, beacon, friend and ally... Tears on the faces of many, are our tears.

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Print Sale - Fundraiser:
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Award Nomination | 8th International Marianne Brandt Award & Festival Weekend
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Award Nomination | Falling Walls Science Breakthrough of the Year in Art and Science
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Our Education & Social Response Programme Begins With Celebrated Dutch Educator and Photographer Corinne Noordenbos
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Writing as Reciprocity - by Emma McLoughlin
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Serenade, I never knew I needed you until I almost went insane.
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Serenade, I never knew I needed you until I almost went insane.
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Being Part of The [Fire] Conversation
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Being Part of The [Fire] Conversation
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Earth Day Reflections
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Earth Day Reflections
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Fire from a Different Perspective
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Fire from a Different Perspective
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Two More Seats at the Table
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Two More Seats at the Table
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Take a stroll with us: walking without a camera
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The Team Continues to Grow!
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The Team Continues to Grow!
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Did you know that more diverse workplaces foster more creativity and innovation? That is why Alan has been working hard to build a team of researchers and artists from a variety of backgrounds and experiences to create and innovate at the studio!

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Dis/obedience to the Earth - Now available as a podcast!
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Dis/obedience to the Earth - Now available as a podcast!
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East London Superlab | NOW OPEN
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We are Hiring: Six New Roles for Ecological Research and Photography
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Special Announcement | East London Superlab | Launch Event
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Special Announcement | East London Superlab | Launch Event
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As We Trek Forward | A Festive Note From The Studio
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As We Trek Forward | A Festive Note From The Studio
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A festive note from the studio as we trek forward towards the new year through the festive season.

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Whose Responsibility Is It Anyway?
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Whose Responsibility Is It Anyway?
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Antoinette Johnson writes about the UK and climate change, questioning, who’s responsibility is it anyway? Accompanied by photographs from Alan McFetridge.

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“Survival of The Fittest”
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“Survival of The Fittest”
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“Survival of The Fittest”: An Introduction Into The Interconnectivity Between Society and Ecology by Antoinette Johnson

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Raising Awareness: What Works, and What Doesn’t?
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Raising Awareness: What Works, and What Doesn’t?
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Inside scoop on Alan’s panel talk on: Climate Change Awareness: What Works and What Doesn’t?

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Antoinette Johnson writes about The Centre for Ecological Philosophy, hope and the power of ideas…

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Visual Culture and The Ecology of Art
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Visual Culture and The Ecology of Art
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Alan talks about his collaboration with UCL Anthropology Masters student Emma Mcloughlin as they reach out to the people of Fort McMurray; “The next few weeks will be a wonderful way to reconnect and learn”

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