Mediamatic.net
Art, nature, biology and food in Amsterdam. Various exhibitions, workshops and a plant-based restaurant & bar. You're welcome!
More information about our restaurant here.
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Life Beyond Borders
with Joost Janmaat, Marjolijn Boterenbrood and Janneke de Lange
When does something change from wanted to unwanted? From native to invasive? During this Tower Talk we wonder who determined the boundaries of this. A boundary remains a strange concept, especially when it comes to the hard boundaries that humans set. The territories of animals and plants are…
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Casting a Cucumber
with Silke Riis
Join artist Silke for a workshop exploring the unique possibilities of combining clay with natural latex. Inspired by the speculative sea cucumbers in "Some breathe through their butts", Silke Riis will give a workshop on how to cast latex in the shape of your own imaginary cucumber species.
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Building a Wardian Case
with Janneke de Lange
Designer Janneke de Lange envisions a future scenario in which she can grow her own tropical fruit trees in a mobile plant greenhouse, a 'Wardian case'. Join us during the Japanese Knotweed Season, craft your own unique piece, learn how to cut glass and build a small glass dome design by Janneke…
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Gastronomical Summit
Rethinking Japanese Knotweed Through Food
Every spring, Mediamatic organises a festival around Japanese knotweed. Knotweed is a fast-growing plant known in Europe for being considered a exotic invasive. This year's season explores the positive properties of Japanese Knotweed, including its surprising edibility. Join us for the finale of…
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Knots, Weeds & Roots
A dinner with invasive and invited species
From earthy taste of reminiscence roots to the ephemeral sweetness of flowers, artists Uno Fujisawa , Alaa Abu Asad and Aslı Hatipoğlu use the lifecycle of the Japanese Knotweed as a starting point to take you on a culinary journey through personal stories about migration and adaptation. Tickets
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Japanese Knotweed as a Sustainable Food Source
with Jasper Riehm, Aslı Hatipoğlu & Uno Fujisawa
Join us for a thought-provoking culinary talk with innovative chef Jasper Riehm, artist and chef Aslı Hatipoğlu, and creative chef Uno Fujisawa as they delve into the world of the Japanese Knotweed. Often demonised as a relentless invader, the Knotweed plant holds a surprising potential waiting to…