Neo Futurist Dinners
Vision for the food of the future
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.
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Aftermovie - Dinner of the Damned
October 2023
We were happy to welcome more than 750 guests in our 16th Neo Futurist Dinner. During this 5-course vegan dinner our guests were invited to embrace melancholy, dive into darkness and discover internal peace. Watch the aftermovie and keep an eye out for our next Neo Futurist Dinner !
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Where the damned come together
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…
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Dinner of the Damned
Neo Futurist Dinner 16 – with Alice Héron and Martin Butler
Northern Europe is slowly entering the darker season. Some of us might fear a dreading winter depression and others prepare to hibernate or finding ways to escape. Are the end of the year festivities a nightmare for you too? Director Martin Butler, Artist/Chef Alice Héron, Performer I-Chen…
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Aprons by Philipp Schueller
Neo Futurist Dinner: Ears of Earth
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…
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Rammed Earth Tables
Neo Futurist Dinner: Ears of Earth
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…
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Fungi videos by Wim van Egmond
Neo Futurist Dinner: Ears of Earth
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…