In the Neo Futurist Dinner series, Mediamatic invites different artists and cooks to present their vision for the food of the future. Along these lines we question the way in which food, art, science and politics intertwine.
Getting to know Alice Héron and Martin Butler, an interview by Laura Sanz Rosal
Welcome to The Dinner of the Damned , a macabre feast where the dark souls come together. In this interview we introduce you to Alice Herón and Martin Butler , the multidisciplinary artists behind this experience at Mediamatic.
Alice Herón is an artist and cook. She focuses on organic shapes and…
Embrace melancholy and discover internal peace. Connect with your gothic soul in this Neo Futurist Dinner by director Martin Butler and artist/chef Alice Héron. This theatrical dinner is inspired by 5 important waves of gothic culture. Gastronomical Alchemy and bittersweet elixirs mix with a touch…
The artists Philipp Kolmann and Suzanne Bernhardt wear T-shirts and aprons created by Philipp Schueller. The clothing is made from the fabric of the windmill sail. It is naturally bleached by the sun and has been repaired over time. As a result, the life of the windmill is reflected on this…
The base of the cheese is made of a mix of oats and lentils from the local farm of Pieter Bijlsma. Species of beans and wheat are companion species, which means that they naturally grow together and have a symbiotic relationship. Growing these species together is called mixed cropping. This does…
The food for the Ears of Earth dinner is served on rammed earth tables created by artists Philipp Kolmann and Thomas van der Sman. Rammed earth is an ancient technique for building foundations, walls and floors. By compacting raw, natural materials such as dirt, lime, or gravel, rammed earth is…
Throughout the Ears of Earth dinner, videos created by microphotographer Wim van Egmond were displayed. Wim van Egmond's work focuses on capturing the ever-changing nature of micro life. To capture the hidden world of microbes, he uses time-lapse technology in his videos. Learn more about Wim van…
