International call for noticing exercices on February 8, 2025

"While it is indeed necessary to make yourself available to the world running its course, what matters most is knowing how to direct one's senses, to vary perspectives or dimensions of the situation at hand, and to learn to spot details with precision. In other words, to acquire strategies and tactics."

Nicolas Nova during a mountain excursion for the Glaciers Ardents project.
June 15, 2024 - ©Pascale de Senarclens

Why this call?

To pay tribute to Nicolas Nova, a friend, a comrade, a thinker, a field investigator, and much more... To practice in his memory this art of noticing in which he excelled, both as an author and as a teacher. For all of us to come together in this solitary performance.

What?

A text written during that day, following the fulfilment of one of the observation exercise protocols proposed by Nicolas Nova in his book - find a selection of exercises.

When?

February 8th and 9th, 2025. Regardless of your time zone. (of course, you are welcome to post your text later on)

Where?

Wherever you are, regardless of latitude and longitude, whatever field of investigation you choose for the occasion.

Who can participate?

You have spent time with Nicolas Nova, enjoyed exchanging ideas with him, or you have simply read his work and it has left a mark on you. You want to pay tribute to him and participate in a collective moment of remembrance.

How?

Read the exercises and post your contribution on this website.

NB: On social media, we recommend using the hashtag #NovaNoticing.