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373 words to insult a plant
In conversation with Alaa Abu Asad
Killing without thought. Just one of the phrases that is used to discuss the Japanese Knotweed. A plant that does not even deserve to be thought about. It only deserves to be killed. Artist...
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Understanding Japanese knotweed
In conversation with Virgile Durando
Virgile Durando is a product/material designer and researcher from France. He is our current artist in residency, presently working on collecting and developing knowledge regarding the re
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Edwin Keijsers
Researcher Fibres in a circular future
Edwin has been working as a researcher at Wageningen Food & Biobased Research for the last 27 years on extracting and processing natural fibres for optimal use in existing and new circular industrial...
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Sus Willems
Ecological advisor
"Every landscape, no matter how big or how small, is a music score that I want to read in order to hear the music. As a green manager, you can select very specific musical notes on a stave, but in...
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workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Pan Flute Making Workshop
21Apr 2023Make a flute from Japanese Knotweed, your neighbouring plant! A crafty, fun and musical workshop for kids and families perfect for an after-school activity. Get your tickets here
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Japanese Knotweed Festival '23
Activities
Our 2023 Japanese Knotweed Festival activities.
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exhibition: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Japanese Knotweed Handbook
14Apr 202330Apr 2023Designer Virgile Durando's Handbook is a comprehensive and visual instruction manual for all makers interested in learning crafting techniques and the processing of Japanese Knotweed as a material.
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workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Remaking Knotweed
14Apr 2023Come by the Japanese Knotweed Workshop to learn hands-on the techniques and tools to work with Japanese Knotweed by creating your marquetry box with Japanese Knotweed. You will be guided by Virgile...
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Strong like a Weed
How Pop-Culture Can Teach Us Resilience
There is an intriguing connection between Jujutsu Kaisen's hero, Itadori Yūji, and the notorious Japanese Knotweed. Discover the hidden meaning behind this name doppelganger!
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If you can't beat it, eat it!
What we can learn from the fate of the passenger pigeon
Flocks clouded the sky and cast a dark shadow over the land, stealing hours of daylight and sometimes days on end. This is not an exaggerated Hitchcock scene from ‘The Birds’ but rather a common...
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Japanese Knotweed Festival '23
Harvesting Knotweed Responsibly
Please prevent unintended spreading of knotweed
Japanese Knotweed is a hyper-local resource in the Netherlands, and a wonderful edible and medicinal plant, full of beneficial qualities. However, it is important to approach harvesting with caution...
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workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Pan Flute Making Workshop
22Apr 2023Make a flute from Japanese Knotweed, your neighbouring plant! A crafty, fun and musical workshop for kids and families perfect for an after-school activity. You can find the ticket link below!
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark Takako Hamano, Uno Fujisawa
EatArt Experience
29Apr 202330Apr 2023Experience the Japanese knotweed with your five senses in an intimate session of eating, smelling, feeling, and hearing the elements of the Japanese knotweed.
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Japanese Knotweed Festival '23
Exhibitions
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Japanese Knotweed Festival '23
Workshops
Participate in the various workshops to learn about and make with Japanese Knotweed! Find all tickets here ! Visit us at Dijksgracht 6 in Amsterdam.
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workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Paper Making Workshop
16Apr 2023Touch, feel and enjoy the texture of Japanese Knotweed fibre and learn how to make paper in a workshop led by Marieke de Hoop of PapierLab and Lucie Havel . Y ou will make paper with three or four...
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festival: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Under the Counter Burek Shop
14Apr 202315Apr 2023While governments fight the war on knotweed with prevention and eradication strategies, The Under the Counter Burek Shop promotes the culinary use of this abundant plant instead. Since it is illegal...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Freedom Meal
5أيار / مايو 2023Artists Aslı Hatipoğlu (Thailand/Turkey), Alaa Abu Asad (Palestine/Netherlands) and Uno Fujisawa (Japan/Netherlands) have put together a special Freedom Meal at Mediamatic. Join us and be part of...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Duizendknoop Kookshow
30Apr 20237أيار / مايو 2023Gratis groente! Altijd al willen leren hoe je thuis met Japanse duizendknoop kunt koken? 'De Duizendknoop Kookshow', gepresenteerd door social practice kunstenaar Pauline Wiersema gaat in...
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exhibition: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Knotweed Mosaic
14Apr 202330Apr 2023The open studio of designer Virgile Durando shows an array of different applications of Japanese Knotweed stems. From weaves to joints and from marquetry to complete furniture, these diverse...
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2. Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark Alaa Abu Asad
The Dog Chased its Tail To Bite it Off
14Apr 202313Apr 2025On a planet where the "native" status is a rare claim, Palestinian artist Alaa Abu Asad wonders which botanical species are acknowledged as legitimate inhabitants of nation states. While others will...
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exhibition: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Invasive Energy Harvesting: EROI Drink
14Apr 202325Jun 2023EROI Drink ( エロいドリンク ) is an energy drink made from invasive Japanese Knotweed harvested within the Netherlands. By focusing on unpolluted strains obtained through water companies and a nature...
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workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Foliage Dye Workshop
19Apr 2023If you look closely at Japanese knotweed, you will notice the many beautiful colours it holds. Join the workshop with Lucie Havel to learn how to dye wool with Japanese knotweed to bring out the...
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workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Rhizome Dye Workshop
22Apr 2023If you look closely at Japanese knotweed, you will notice the many beautiful colours it holds. But, did you know it also holds hidden colours in their roots? Join the workshop to learn how to dye...