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  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Information Overview

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

    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 .
  • Exhibition: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Mediamatic in twenty-six words

    21
    Mar 2019

    Information Mediamatic in keywords Open 24/7 Mediamatic Biotoop, Dijkspark 6, Amsterdam The mural is located on the windows of the Sluisdeurenloods, right next to the bridge connecting to the...
  • 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 Biotoop

    Hortus Dijkspark

    A big variety of plants is growing around our Biotoop, from healing to toxic, from dark green to purple. You can visit the Hortus Dijkspark at any moment. Come to learn more about the different...
  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Mediamatic ETEN

    Waterfront restaurant & bar

    Mediamatic ETEN is the restaurant of Mediamatic Biotoop. Located in a greenhouse on the waterfront, our restaurant and bar offer great city views. Join us for some great-tasting and (where possible...
  • Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Soap Alchemy

    15
    Dec 2019
    - with Liza Witte

    Soap used to be made by combining animal fat and wood ash. Our resident expert Liza Witte will guide you through the process of creating your own plant-based soap. You will learn how to formulate...

  • Program Overview

    Presentations, workshops and exhibitions

  • 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...
  • 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, 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...
  • Exhibition: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Piss Soap, the Buttplug Edition

    1
    May 2019
    - by Arthur Guilleminot

    Arthur Guilleminot specialises in queered approaches to common household objects and daily rituals. His work is often overtly sexual, using objects associated with the fetish and BDSM community as a...
  • Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Open Aroma Lab

    19
    Dec 2019

    Come by every Thursday between 16:00 and 20:00 for a blending session. You will be guided in the making of your own scent and will leave the session with a basic idea of scent composition plus of...
  • Exhibition: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Precious Burden

    11
    Dec 2019
    - door Asefeh Tayebani

    Een mentale handicap is erg moeilijk en het is bijna onmogelijk om ermee om te gaan terwijl je met je dagelijkse leven omgaat. Een groot deel van hoe gemakkelijk of moeilijk het leven van iemand met...
  • Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Open Aroma Lab

    12
    Dec 2019

    Come by every Thursday between 16:00 and 20:00 for a blending session. You will be guided in the making of your own scent and will leave the session with a basic idea of scent composition plus of...

  • Mediamatic Bon. FAQ

    Frequently Asked Questions   The date on the Bon. website says 1st of January 2025, what does that mean? Your Bon is valid for a year after your purchase date. Our system currently does not support...

  • 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...
  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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.

  • People

  • Mediamatic Biotoop

    Coworking Space

    Working in the heart of Amsterdam

    Be part of the Biotoop and share a co-working space in the heart of Amsterdam. Mediamatic Biotoop is a registered creative workspace ( CAWA ), meaning that we offer reduced prices for artists and...

  • 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.
  • Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop

    Blending a Rose Accord

    15
    Dec 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...
  • Exhibition: Mediamatic Biotoop

    The Skin is an Extension of the Brain

    3
    Nov 2018
    - by Margherita Soldati

    This exhibition  is a collection of tactile installations inside the Mediamatic building that alter standard architectural elements in order to stimulate the sense of touch and to reflect on the...

created Alice Gimpel modified Anne Lakeman

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