Art and New Technology in Amsterdam. We explore the possibilities and challenges that new technology offers art, design and society. You are most welcome to join us.
Together with designer Conny Groenewegen and the FAMA (Fashion Machine) team here at Mediamatic, you can help us knit giant fleece banners that will slowly engulf our headquarters! Collaborate with us and learn about our special hand-knitting technique, recycling clothes and the impact of fast…
Ten years after Ali Farka Touré’s passing, his former band members reunite for a tribute to the founder of Malinese blues. Led by guitarist and lead singer Afel Bocoum, Mediamatic presents an acoustic version of the band overlooking the Amsterdam waters.
Attention: This event is postponed until the end of August. More details will follow shortly
Fish, plants and humans provide each other with nutrients in circular fashion at the new Aquaponics system at De Ceuvel. In light of this new instalment, Metabolic Lab and Mediamatic host workshops in which…
If it was up to Chef Watson your dining experience would be completely algorithmically established. Ingredients and preparation alike: the steps would be based on computer logic. But when human Margriet Craens follows the recipes with a intuitive attitude, a true clash between algorithmic reasoning…
Ash is the residue left after the combustion of wood. The lye obtained by leaching ashes is a highly concentrated solution, containing properties for washing and for making soap. Designer Caroline Jacob reveals the properties of this residue by creating a site-specific laundry detergent at…
What can we learn about contemporary geological processes and the roles of humans therein by looking at media objects and digital culture? The symposium Geo Mediations celebrates the entanglements of media and geological events. The evening program brings together a wide ensemble of voices in both…
