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  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Information Overview

    Mediamatic is always open to meet new people.
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  • Exhibition: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Mediamatic in twenty-six words

    21
    Mar 2019

    Aqua Fungi Vis Play Taste Grow Lab Plant Think Vers Poep Vegan Look Doen Feel Smell Eat Piss Drink Bio Art Idee Learn Fram Cycle Leef
  • Mediamatic Biotoop Clara Casal Georgiou, Magdalena Thur, Elnaz Assar, Nadja Nolte

    The Balanophagy Team

    We are Clara, Magdalena, Elnaz and Nadja and we are living the balanoculture: the harvesting, processing, storage and consumption of acorns play a large role in our project taking place in the Clean...
  • Mediamatic Biotoop Clara Casal Georgiou, Magdalena Thur, Elnaz Assar, Nadja Nolte

    Making acorns edible

    In a hands-on process the Clean Lab Team learns about the processing of acorns.

    The Harvest In and around Amsterdam the oak can be found in parks, forests and along the streets. Once you are attentive, you will see them everywhere around. The Balanophagy Team as well didn’t have...

  • Mediamatic 2019

    Soon you will find here a quick overview of our highlights, go here to see  the full overview of our 2019 program  or click here to view who we will work with this year .
  • Mediamatic Biotoop Clara Casal Georgiou, Elnaz Assar, Magdalena Thur, Nadja Nolte

    Acorn Sausages Recipe

    Exploring the culinary potential of wild plants surrounding Mediamatic, the Balanophagy Team is making sausages out of acorn paste

    Acorn sausages - makes 1 piece 150g acorn paste (use a blender) 1-2 potatoes 1 tbsp fried onions 1 garlic clove of garlic 2 tbsp roasted breadcrumps 1 tbsp olive oil salt and pepper Mix all...

  • Program Overview

    Presentations, workshops and exhibitions

  • Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Wild Yeast Hunting

    24
    Nov 2019
    - with Wolter Jonkman and Ad van Nuenen

    One of the most important tastemakers in your beer happens to be a living organism: yeast. Most beer brewers buy their yeast from expensive suppliers, but what to do if you want to work with your own?
  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Common Figwort

    Scrophularia nodosa

    Find this plant in Hortus Dijkspark.
  • Mediamatic Biotoop, Sluisdeurenloods, Mediamatic Biotoop

    Barn Workshop and Handyman

    Inventory and rules

    The Workshop in the back of the Barn on the left, is run by the Mediamatic Handyman. There are two very important rules: Always bring back a tool when you borrow one Always clean up when you work in...

  • Graphic Design Intern

    Instructions for fellow Graphic Design interns

    Hey you! Below you will find a brief manual for getting started as a graphic design intern at Mediamatic.
  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Black Horehound

    Ballota nigra

    Find this plant in Hortus Dijkspark.
  • Mediamatic Biotoop Magdalena Thur

    The resomation of fungal tissue

    Could mushrooms provide the future fabric for death shrouds?

    Mediamatic's search for a vegan cloth which can be used in Resomation – an environmentally friendly alternative burial method – lead to testing fungal material.
  • Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Blending a Rose Accord

    17
    Nov 2019
    - with Klara Ravat

    What are the ingredients to the seductive scent of a rose? Believe it or not, but not all the roses smell the same. The spectrum of rose aromas is large: it varies from delicious and delightful to...
  • Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Co-design with Microbes: Waterkefir

    20
    Oct 2019

    Learn everything about water kefir; what it is and how you can make it yourself. We will discuss the basic principles of fermentation and you will make your own water kefir that you can take home.

  • Mediamatic 2018

    Scroll down for a quick overview of our highlights,  go here to see  the full overview of our 2018 program  or   click here to view who we worked with this year.

  • About Mediamatic

    Mediamatic is an art centre dedicated to new developments in the arts since 1983. We organize lectures, workshops and art projects, focusing on nature, biotechnology and art+science in a strong...
  • Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Meet Margherita Soldati

    8
    Nov 2019
    - Discuss your work, ideas and obstacles with the artist

    Margherita Soldati is an artist represented by Mediamatic. She will be a regular attendee of the Mediamatic Biotoop with scheduled consults for you to attend. Exchange your ideas and sign up for a...
  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Mediamatic Bon.

    Purchase a gift card for your friend or colleague and let them choose when and what they want to spend it on:  educational workshops, lectures or a plant-based dinner. Buy your Bon.
  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Our Labs

    Here at the Biotoop, you have access to our Bio Clean Lab, where you can work with microorganisms, and our Aroma Lab, where you can deepen your understanding of scents. Both can be rented.

  • People

  • Presentation: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Nature needs Heroes: What a Waste

    25
    Oct 2019
    - with Ron Simpson

    After Ron Simpson and his partner started a world famous restaurant revolving around avocados, the good news spread across the internet like wild fire. Besides a hundred thousand followers and...
  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Comfrey

    Solidago Canadensis

    Find this plant in Hortus Dijkspark.
  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Canadian goldenrod

    Solidago Canadensis

    Find this plant in Hortus Dijkspark.
  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Field marigold

    Calendula arvensis

    Find this plant in Hortus Dijkspark.

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