Atlas of Reproduction

Babies, Borders, Geopolitics

Reproductive rights are human rights that guarantee everyone the freedom to make decisions – autonomously and without discrimination – about their body, their sexuality, and whether, when and how many children they wish to have. Around the world, reproductive freedoms – including the right to abortion – are increasingly restricted, and public debate on these issues is often sharply polarised. The exhibition and book project «Atlas of Reproduction» responds with a research-based space for dialogue.

The project builds on a series of research projects conducted over recent years at the Department of Geography and the Institute of Social Anthropology at the University of Bern. Research projects explore reproductive inequalities, the global entanglements of family planning, reproductive technologies, health, and mobility. The exhibition and book were developed through the mLAB in collaboration with the Institute of Design Research at Bern University of the Arts. The exhibition takes place at Kornhausforum Bern; the finissage at Polit-Forum Bern; and the film evening at Kino Rex Bern.