Michiel Van Noppen
David Hup & Michiel Van Noppen
A Bear inthe Backyard
6 October - 10:00 am
Municipal Theater of Lloret de Mar
Main Auditorium
When night falls and the streets become silent in Romania, bears take over in search of food. As ancient forests disappear, brown bears are forced to look for food elsewhere, leading to conflicts between humans and bears. Although Romania has a rich history with these large carnivores, there have always been difficulties in coexisting. Villages are raided, tourist groups attacked, and shepherds drive their sheep to the mountaintops to protect them. However, Romanians also revere the iconic bear during winter traditions.
David Hup (1995) is a documentary photographer fascinated by the relationship between humans and nature. He explores how we interact with nature and how our presence can harm or benefit ecosystems. Through his photography, he seeks to raise awareness of our impact on nature with the aim of creating a sustainable basis for coexistence.
Michiel van Noppen (1997) is an ecologist, evolutionary biologist and conservation photographer specializing in ecology, conservation and natural history. With a deep understanding of the scientific world and the wonders of nature, his photographic work aims to connect academia with the field.
