Human activities in the Aeolian Islands have always been deeply intertwined with the natural resources of the territory: first through the trade of obsidian and pumice, then with the cultivation of capers and Malvasia, and finally with fishing as one of the main economic drivers of the archipelago. This profound connection with the sea and the land has given rise to a rich and deeply rooted culinary tradition, passed down orally and still a symbol of identity and a major attraction for international tourism. However, the landscape that has shaped these traditions is now undergoing rapid transformation. Can gastronomy become a lens through which to understand the dynamics of these changes? Fulvia Larena proposes a meeting of conviviality and scientific research, featuring a food performance by artist Yolenn Farges, in collaboration with Marine Biologist Vincent George (PhD student, University of Bologna/IRBIM CNR Mazara del Vallo). During the performance, a conversation between Fulvia Larena and Marine Ecologist Maria Giovanna Stoppani (PhD student, University of Palermo) will explore the relationship between gastronomy, ecosystems, and territorial changes.
