Exhibition Seminar: And I, A Newly Evolved Fish | 08 August 2025

Value of the Information & Strength of the Argument

The seminar provides valuable insights into the RE-WIRING project’s conceptual framework and its practical applications. The speakers argue for a holistic approach to institutional change, addressing formal, informal, and symbolic dimensions simultaneously. The inclusion of diverse perspectives, particularly from the Global South, strengthens the argument for decolonial and intersectional approaches. The discussion is well-structured, with each speaker building on the previous ones, and the use of the exhibition as a case study effectively illustrates the theoretical points. However, the argumentation is primarily descriptive and lacks critical engagement with potential counterarguments or limitations of the project.

Scientific Rigor, Source Quality, Title Accuracy

The seminar demonstrates scientific rigor through the involvement of established scholars and the reference to specific academic works, such as Astrida Neimanis’s hydrofeminism and the RE-WIRING project’s publications. The sources cited are credible and relevant. The title accurately reflects the content, as the seminar is directly tied to the exhibition and its themes. The description provides additional context, including the list of speakers and the project’s objectives. Overall, the sources are of high quality, and the title-content alignment is strong.

The title accurately reflects the content, as the seminar is directly related to the exhibition 'And I, A Newly Evolved Fish' and took place on 08 August 2025.

7/10

The seminar features established scholars and researchers from multiple institutions, providing credible academic perspectives. The content is primarily discursive and reflective, with references to specific projects and publications. However, the recording is a single event with limited external verification, and some claims are anecdotal.

Markers derived by PSI from the transcript: the creator did not define chapters.

• 00:00Introduction by Fiona Müller, Dean of Faculty of Arts and Humanities, welcoming attendees and introducing the seminar and exhibition.
• 03:00Fiona Müller reads excerpts from Lucinda Roy's poem 'Points of View' and discusses its connection to hydrofeminism.
• 10:00Desiree Lewis speaks about the Women's and Gender Studies Department's work, emphasizing hydrofeminism and decolonial approaches.
• 20:00Linda Senden introduces the RE-WIRING project, its objectives, and the importance of addressing institutional 'wires'.
• 30:00Discussion on the challenges of including African perspectives in EU-funded projects and the need for mutual learning.
• 40:00Further elaboration on the project's methodology, including co-creation and the role of exhibitions in creating alternative narratives.

• RE-WIRING Project — Mentioned by Linda Senden as the EU-funded project aiming to rewire institutions for gender equality.
• Hydrofeminism: Thinking with Water — Referenced by Desiree Lewis as a guiding principle for the exhibition and seminar.
• Surfacing: On Being Black and Feminist in South Africa — Mentioned by Fiona Müller as a co-edited anthology by Desiree Lewis.
• Riotous Deathscapes — Mentioned as a work by Hugo ka Canham, one of the speakers.

• RE-WIRING Project — The project's official website provides details on objectives and activities, aligning with the seminar's content.
• Hydrofeminism: Thinking with Water — Astrida Neimanis's work on hydrofeminism is central to the seminar's themes.

• Critique of EU Funding for African Research — Linda Senden's critique of the EU's lack of support for African scholars may contrast with official EU narratives on international cooperation.