The exhibition 'Why Look at Animals? A Case for the Rights of Non-Human Lives' at the EMST in Athens showcases the work of over 60 international artists addressing critical issues of animal rights and ethics. Running until January 7, 2026, it merges art, science, and activism to challenge speciesism, advocating for the recognition of non-human suffering and agency. Curator Katerina Gregos emphasizes the importance of moving beyond an anthropocentric worldview to foster empathy for animals, inspired by John Berger's work on the subject.
'At its core, Why Look at Animals? A Case for the Rights of Non-Human Lives is an attempt to shift our gaze from a purely anthropocentric worldview to one that recognises the rights, agency, and suffering of non-human beings.'
'I've always felt the subject of animal rights and well-being to be an urgent one, and was puzzled how the so-called 'art world' did not consider it worthy of attention until very recently.'
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