Anima Mundi - Soul of the World: UN World Environment Day
October 2004 – Herbst International Exhibition Hall, Presidio, San Francisco

A journey through 6,000 years of art, from ancient and indigenous objects to multi-media visions, featuring a special collection of Robert Bateman’s environmental paintings. Enjoy hands-on experiences through evocative educational contexts about conservation.

Anima Mundi – “Soul of the World” Exhibition Highlights:

Environmental Paintings, a special collection by Robert Bateman
Carbon Walls, composed by the five elements, by Hirokazu Kosaka
Wild Soundscapes, five stressed habitats by Bernie Krause, Wild Sanctuary
Digital Garden, featuring thirty ecological artists from Greenmuseum.org
Mineral Garden, natural objects, California Academy of Sciences
Native North American Art, from the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture
Ancient Chinese Ceramics, from the Babka Collection
Presidio's Natural Treasures, a collection of photographs by Vincent Versace
Biodiversity between Oceans & Continents, by Costa Rica Conservation Trust
Five Elements Experience, Virtual Interactive Green-Screen, Incredible Places
Planet Art Education Station, Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots program
Lakota Vision, sustainability model from the Midnight Strong Heart Society
Contemplation Café & Lounge, tea shop and lounge for film and lectures

View the Anima Mundi Exhibition Catalogue

This exhibit was produced in collaboration with the Presidio Trust, Fort Mason Center, Incredible Places, Greenmuseum.org, and SFstation.org, and made possible through the generous support of the Gordon & Betty Moore Foundation, Tides Foundation, and New Leaf Paper.


 		  
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