Rooting: Ecology, Extraction and Environmental Emergencies in the University’s Art Collection
Heritage Collections • Professional company
Rooting: Ecology, Extraction and Environmental Emergencies in the University’s Art Collection
By Heritage Collections • Professional company
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Rooting is a free exhibition presented by Heritage Collections at the Exhibition Gallery during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Using the University's art collection — spanning three hundred and fifty years — as its focus, the exhibition brings together historic and contemporary artworks by 30 different artists around themes of environment and ecology. Taking inspiration from rooting — searching, growth, beginnings, interconnectedness — it invites visitors to consider entangled stories of art, extractive histories and nature. Delivered in collaboration with the University's Department for Social Responsibility and Sustainability.
Why see this show?
Free to all ages and open for long daily sessions, this exhibition invites you to slow down and sit with questions about the environment, history and our relationship to the natural world — told through works spanning centuries.
Friday 1 - Monday 25 August 2025
All performances at 10:00
25 performances
480 minutes
30 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2025
Free
Frequently Asked Questions
How many artists feature in the exhibition?
The exhibition brings together artworks by 30 different artists.
Is this exhibition free?
Yes, admission is free.
Is the exhibition suitable for all ages?
Yes, the age guidance is 0+, making it suitable for all ages.
Where is the exhibition held?
At the Exhibition Gallery, as part of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
How long can I spend at the exhibition?
The exhibition is open for 480 minutes per day, giving plenty of time to explore at your own pace.
What is the exhibition about?
It explores the themes of ecology, extraction and environmental emergencies, using the University's art collection to trace entangled stories of art, extractive histories and nature across time.
About This Performance
Rooting: Ecology, Extraction and Environmental Emergencies in the University’s Art Collection is a exhibitions performance at Exhibition Gallery during Edinburgh Festival 2025. Running for 480 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
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Venue: Exhibition Gallery
Exhibition Gallery is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.
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Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £null
Age Guidance: 0+
Content Warnings: None
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Part of Edinburgh Festival 2025
Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Rooting: Ecology, Extraction and Environmental Emergencies in the University’s Art Collection represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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