the Book of Landscapes
The Book of Landscapes is an online publication documenting the methodology developed within PLACE: Performing Landscapes, a collaborative project by Hiatus (Brussels), Bethlen Theater (Hungary), and Norwegian Landscape Theater. The project focuses on developing and testing tools for artists engaging with urban green spaces, empowering them to create artistic initiatives that connect city dwellers with nature in their urban environments.
We selected 12 young European artists through an open call and spent ten days together this summer exploring artistic practices connected to nature. We exchanged ideas and knowledge, visited gardens, took part in workshops with artists and gardeners, and developed concepts for projects in Budapest, Brussels, and Racconigi. The four Brussels-based artists developed together with Hiatus the project ‘Weaving Place’ about the natural area Donderberg in Laken. In Italy two artists, b. Bordoni and nat Skoczylas in collaboration with Norwegian Landscape Theatre, developed Rough Weather Network responding to Parco Castello Racconigi. Meanwhile, the three Hungarian artists, Anna Kudron, Dorina Bencsics, and Krisztina Losonci, worked with Bethlen Theatre to design a project centered on the square adjacent to the theatre.
Each pilot project was prepared in the fall of 2025 and implemented with a public participatory program in the spring of 2026.
The Book of Landscapes reflects on the activities and shares tools, methodologies, artistic experiences and inspiration for artists, scientists, educators, social workers, policymakers, activists and nature lovers.
Presentation the Book of Landscapes – Saturday 26 Sep 2026 17h00 at Feral 2026 Pirate
On the occasion of this launch, Tormod Carlsen (NO) from Norwegian Landscape Theatre and historian and philosopher Allan-Lee Wei (BE) will present the Book of Landscapes
September 2026
Tormod Carlsen (NO)
Tormod Carlsen (NO) is a theatre maker, gardener and researcher, and the founder of the creative production company Norwegian Landscape Theatre (NO). They work across Europe on a variety of projects with a belief in connecting humans to places through various performing arts-related activities.
Allan-Lee Wei (BE)
A historian with a background in geography, law and political philosophy, Allan-Lee Wei co-founded the community-run bookshop Par Chemins. As a research fellow at the ULB’s Interfaculty Institute for Socio-Ecological Transformations (iiTSE), he conducted research with Chloé Deligne into naturalised brownfield sites in Brussels. He is currently working on a PhD thesis on the resurgence of wetlands in urban environments.
Hiatus in co-production with:
Cifas a place of learning and experimentation for performing art in the city and its fringes, based in Brussels.
Bethlen Theatre – Bethlen Square Theater with a 95-year legacy, has operated in its current form since 2012, supporting contemporary performing arts and local artists.
Norwegian Landscape Theatre is a creative production company of theatre maker, gardener and researcher Tormod Carlsen.
In the frame of PLACE Performing Landscapes
PLACE is co-funded by the Creative Europe Cultural Programme.