14 April - 7 May 2023

Japanese Knotweed Festival 2023

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Every spring, Mediamatic organizes a festival around Japanese knotweed. Knotweed is a fast-growing plant known in Europe for its intrusive properties. What many do not know, however, is that this plant species has a host of positive properties. During the festival we will explore how to live in harmony with this controversial plant.

Festival 14 April – 7 May

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Not In My Backyard! - Kristof Vrancken & Niek Kosten - This is a Key image that has been set up to redirect (in the Advanced/Geavanceerd tab) to the Japanese Knotweed Symposium programme page

Exhibitions

The Japanese Knotweed Festival holds a series of exhibitions dissecting the aesthetic qualities of the plant and displaying its value in society. Immerse yourself in the world of knotweed through photographic storytelling, installations and interactive exhibitions.

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Events

There is so much to discover with knotweed! Check out the 2023 activity program, food & drinks, music, tours and stimulating the senses. 

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Blog

Research on Japanese knotweed is continuously growing. So much can be said about the plant’s convoluted history, its qualities and its place in our society. Keep yourself updated with research articles, artist interviews and interesting stories.

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Look back

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Love your Guest — Japanese Knotweed Symposium '23 - This is a Key image that has been set up to redirect to the Japanese Knotweed festival programme page Willem Velthoven

Symposium

A two day symposium where creatives and researchers from multiple fields discussed Japanese knotweed.

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The Japanese Knotweed Festival is made possible with support from:

Creative Industries Fund NLAmsterdam Fund for the ArtsPrins Bernhard CultuurfondsGemeente Amsterdam Oedipus Brewing

 

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