A little before the announcement of the first interdisciplinary publication, “Under the Landscape | Emerging Alliances of Worlding,” the Boulouki team unfolds a valuable “diary” of research and action that takes us from the project in the field to the publication of the volume. Behind this anticipated publication lies a long journey that began in 2020, transforming field research into collective knowledge. Let’s take a look at the most important milestones along this path:
> January 2020
First visit to Therasia and the underground settlement of Agrilia by the Boulouki team.
> June–July 2020
Field research on Theran building techniques in Therasia and Santorini. Meetings and interviews with local residents and craftspeople.
> 2020–2021
Laboratory analysis of material samples, production and testing of new compositions. Crystallization of the participatory project’s focus.
> May 28–30, 2021
Launch of Under the Landscape with cleaning of the pathway connecting Manolas to Agrilia, with local residents, students from Therasia’s municipal school, and students from the Athens School of Fine Arts.
> June 2021
Launch of crowdfunding campaign for the project.
> August 23–September 24, 2021
Participatory Project to repair the footpath and two underground cisterns: Professional apprenticeship (August 23 – September 24, 2021) | Hands-on workshop (September 6–17, 2021) | Artistic residency (September 6–17, 2021).
> May 20, 2022
Presentation of Under the Landscape at the Athens School of Fine Arts, including premiere screening of documentary film by Yorgos Kyvernitis.
> April 28–May 1, 2022
Symposium Under the Landscape (Santorini and Therasia).
> June–October 2022
Exhibition Under the Landscape: Knowing from Below, in Vlychada, Santorini | In/Ex Situ, in Agrilia, Therasia.
> 24 January 2023
Presentation of the Handbook on Theran Building Techniques at the Building Materials Laboratory, School of Architecture, National Technical University of Athens.
> 2023–2024
Editorial development of the publication, including peer review, content editing, copyediting, and design.
> December 2025
Publication of the volume Under the Landscape by Hatje Cantz.
“Under the Landscape: Emerging Alliances of Worlding” is Boulouki’s first interdisciplinary publication, bringing together scholars and practitioners to rethink landscapes beyond the divide between aesthetic object and resource. Emerging from a place-based initiative in Santorini and Therasia, the volume highlights how collaborations between art, craft, and environmental research can foster more just, relational, and sustainable ways of inhabiting the world.
The publication will soon be available for pre-order.
