At Mediamatic we're developing a platform for neurodivergent artists and designers. We'll be focusing those who identify as/with the ASD (Autism) and ADD spectrum. How can we better value the contributions that makers on "the spectrum" make and how can we better support them/us?
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Being Autastic
Bianca Toeps as a Role Model
Autastic = autistic + fantastic. Bianca Toeps (*1984) is a WordPress developer, photographer, and author. Bianca is best known for her books " But You Don't Look Autistic At All " and " Ik ben...
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The Starry Mind
Vincent van Gogh's unique perspectives
Vincent van Gogh (1853-1890), an iconic figure in the world of art, continues to inspire generations with his stunning masterpieces such as " The Starry Night " and " Sunflowers ". But what makes him...
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Embracing Vulnerability
Ladyhawke as a Role Model
Phillipa Margaret “Pip” Brown is a New Zealand singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by her stage name ‘Ladyhawke’. She is known for her 80s-inspired melodic synth-heavy pop rock. But...
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Spinning as Stimming
Ahmir ‘Questlove’ Johnson as a Role Model
Ahmir Johnson (*1971), known professionally as Questlove, is an American musician, record producer, disc jockey, filmmaker, music journalist, and actor. But what makes him a role model for...
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Nesie Wang 28 jul 2023
The Mind Garden: Thoughts and Inspirations
Explore connections between gardening and neurodivergence.
A/artist has been developing the concept of Mind Garden for the past few months. After the roundtable discussion: Plants are it! , where guests shared their practice and thoughts about plants and...
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From Memory to Masterpiece
Stephen Wiltshire's ability to recreate
Stephen Wiltshire (*1974) is an artist, architectural illustrator, and global sensation acclaimed for his extraordinary ability to recreate sprawling cityscapes entirely from memory, earning him the...
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Stop Making Sense
How David Byrne finds community through music
David Byrne (*1952) is a singer, songwriter, musician, record producer, actor, writer, music theorist, visual artist and filmmaker best known as the lead singer of the band Talking Heads. But what...
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Mediamatic Biotoop
Organising Ourselves and Our Work
5jun 2023The Hague-based German artist Jenny Konrad will talk about the agenda tools they have created to manage time, energy and stimulation. The presentation will be followed by roundtable discussions...
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Anna Lina Litz 29 mei 2023
Creating Neurodivergent Community in Art…
Public symposium organised by A/artist and 'iets eten'
On the 8th of May, neurodivergent art students, educators and professional artists gathered at Mediamatic for a first symposium on neurodiversity in art education. Gerard van Wolferen and Claudia van...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Lynn (she/they) Clemens
Tattoo your Skin ~ Soothe your Mind
7jun 2023Have you always been curious about giving yourself a tattoo, but are intimidated to take the first step? Fear not, because we've got you covered! Join our workshop and learn how to give yourself a...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Lynn (she/they) Clemens
Tattoo your Skin ~ Soothe your Mind
3jun 2023Have you always been curious about giving yourself a tattoo, but are intimidated to take the first step? Fear not, because we've got you covered! Join our workshop and learn how to give yourself a...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Lynn (she/they) Clemens
Tattoo your Skin ~ Soothe your Mind
17mei 2023Have you always been curious about giving yourself a tattoo, but are intimidated to take the first step? Fear not, because we've got you covered! Join our workshop and learn how to give yourself a...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Anna Lina Litz, Nesie Wang
Plants are it!
13mrt 2023The Mind Garden project aims to create inclusive garden spaces for storytelling beyond negative labels associated with mental diversity. For this roundtable, we invited three guests to share insights...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Anna Lina Litz, Nesie Wang 11 jul 2023
Looking via the Brain not the Eye
17apr 2023During the roundtable on Monday 17 April, Nesie Wang talked about how autism shapes her thoughts and expressions in her photography practice. Nesie joined Mediamatic for an internship as A/artist...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Lynn (she/they) Clemens
Tattoo your Skin ~ Soothe your Mind
20mei 2023Have you always wanted to tattoo yourself, but are intimidated to take the first step? This workshop will provide all tools and knowledge you need to leave Mediamatic with a tattoo given to yourself...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Lynn (she/they) Clemens
Tattoo your Skin ~ Soothe your Mind
28mei 2023Have you always wanted to tattoo yourself, but are intimidated to take the first step? This workshop will provide all tools and knowledge you need to leave Mediamatic with a tattoo given to yourself...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Lynn (she/they) Clemens
Tattoo your Skin ~ Soothe your Mind
3mei 2023Have you always wanted to tattoo yourself, but are intimidated to take the first step? This workshop will provide all tools and knowledge you need to leave Mediamatic with a tattoo given to yourself...
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a/Artist Role Models
Here we highlight remarkable neurodivergent people who, because of their work and life, we consider role models for our practice. It's a growing collection.
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Mediamatic Biotoop Nesie Wang, Anna Lina Litz
Neurodiversity in Art Education
27mrt 2023For this roundtable, we discussed how we can make art institutions more accessible to neurodivergent students. Musician, educator and autism advocate Gerard van Wolferen shared his experiences with...
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AI, autism and creativity - does it matter if…
30jan 2023A few months ago, A/artist colleague Lynn Clemens published a blogpost about her experimental diagnostic interview with the AI text generator ChatGPT. She concluded that despite the limitations that...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Lynn (she/they) Clemens
Tattoo your Skin ~ Soothe your Mind
29apr 2023Have you always wanted to tattoo yourself, but are intimidated to take the first step? This workshop will provide all tools and knowledge you need to leave Mediamatic with a tattoo given to yourself...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Lynn (she/they) Clemens , Anna Lina Litz
(Neuro)diversity and Inclusivity at Miro
27feb 2023For this round table, Isabelle Kappetein talked about her work as a Diversity and Inclusivity Specialist at Miro. "Miro empowers remote, in-office, and hybrid teams to communicate and collaborate...
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The Links between Tattoo Culture and Autism
Beautiful stimming; the experience of getting a tattoo and giving a tattoo as an autistic person
Our latest interest within the A/artist Project is researching the link between the tattoo culture and autism. The idea came up when I mentioned in my interview at Mediamatic that I am enthusiastic...
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For the Love of The Object: Design in the…
A/artist roundtable with Marjanne van Helvert
Marjanne van Helvert is a designer, researcher and writer based in Amsterdam. Her focus is on the injustices that permeate the fashion and design world, and the possibilities of creating more just...