a/Artist Project
Neurodivergence in the Arts
Platform for neurodivergent artists and designers. Primarily those who identify as/with the ASD (Autism) and ADHD spectrum. How can we better value the contributions of makers on "the spectrum" and how can we better support ourselves?
Check out the blog below and join our Discord server to connect to our growing neurodivergent community!
Check out our A/artist blog below:
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The Queer Superdiversity Show
A live podcast
Asia Hussain and Aynouk Tan present The Queer Superdiversity Podcast: A podcast in which they discuss queer perspectives and themes that are relatively underrepresented. Guests are mainly queer and trans people with a migration background. This edition is about the relationship between queer and…
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In Order to Smile in a Tin Box
by Jesse Glazzard
“ In Order to Smile in a Tin Box " includes various elements that capture the essence of nightlife. Complementing these images, the exhibition also incorporates the sense of smell into the experience. The scent made in our Aroma Lab is reminiscent of the smell of sweat, the same smell lingering in…
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Design for Well-being
For many people, the space we are in has an effect on how we feel. During this evening we explored the role of architecture on our well-being.
Architect Kristin Maurer and green designer Mawee Pornpunyalert from MOSS Lab (makers of sustainable spaces) explored how space can influence the well-being of its users. Kristin talked about her artistic research on architectural anxiety, and Mawee shared Moss Studio’s research, experiments, and…
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Open Call for Architecture Talk Series: Celebrating Neurodivergent Designers
As the Mediamatic a/Artist project team, we are excited to announce an upcoming series of architecture talks that will spotlight the unique contributions of neurodivergent designers. With a particular focus on individuals who identify with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) and ADHD (Attention Deficit…
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Linking Everything to Everything
An interview with Willem Velthoven
We sat down with designer and co-founder of Mediamatic Willem Velthoven to talk about his experiences of book design on the cusp of the internet. Willem will present two of his books at the upcoming a/Artist event The Artist makes the Idea that makes the Book on the 13th of May.
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The Artist makes the Idea that makes the Book
How stubbornly strict rules by artists and designers generate beautiful books
Join us for an evening about conceptual book development with artists Robin Waart, A.W. Doom and Willem Velthoven. 3 very different makers whose projects have 1 thing in common: They find very strict conceptual starting points and grow them into logical, yet surprisingly rich and playful books. Is…