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Daniël Smit
Handyperson
Born in Beirut but raised in Amsterdam. I started my work life as a handyman with my mother; afterwards, I attended engineering school and switched to a Rietveld and woodworking school. I like to...
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The Magic of Cacao
Of flowers, rituals, and sensations
The origins of chocolate -this sublime natural creation- are traced back to the Ulua river valley in Honduras around 1100 BCE (Norton, 2008). The Olmec community or their descendants provided the...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Sculpting Textiles
- with Margherita Soldati12Jul 2020How can you use unconventional materials and techniques to manipulate textile in shapes, textures and patterns? During the workshop, artist Margherita Soldati will introduce you to manipulating...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Sculpting Textiles
- with Margherita Soldati7Jun 2020How can you use unconventional materials and techniques to manipulate textile in shapes, textures and patterns? During the workshop, artist Margherita Soldati will introduce you to manipulating...
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Gumfusion
Material ex-spearmints.
Met uitzondering van bubbelgums hebben de meeste kauwgoms een harde kern of gombasis (sommigen hebben binnenin nog een vloeibare smaakstof) en zijn omhult door een glanzend suikerlaagje. De gum...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Pickles: Co-design with Microbes
- with Saskia Frederiks14Jun 2020Pickling vegetables is one of the oldest fermentation practices around. It is a rich source of antioxidants and is known for its sour and salty taste. During this workshop, you will learn to apply...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Kombucha: Co-design with Microbes
- with Saskia Frederiks14Jun 2020Learn everything about kombucha; what it is and how you can make it yourself with the help of a SCOBY. We will discuss the basic principles of fermentation and you will make your own kombucha to take...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Kombucha: Co-design with Microbes
- with Saskia Frederiks16Feb 2020Learn everything about kombucha; what it is and how you can make it yourself with the help of a SCOBY. We will discuss the basic principles of fermentation and you will make your own kombucha to take...
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Gum Beading
An experiment with personal associations.
A minty experiment in which various chewing gums produced transform into an almost wearable piece of jewellerey.
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Freedent(al) Teeth
Impersonating reality.
The plastic chewing gum blister -containing 2 parallel rows in which rectangular chewing gums are individually packed- is probably the most common packaging. This specific packaging evoked an...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Sculpting Textiles
with Margherita Soldati
How can you use unconventional materials and techniques to manipulate textile in shapes, textures and patterns? During the workshop, artist Margherita Soldati will introduce you to manipulating...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Composing Fragrance
with Frank Bloem
In this workshop, artist, and perfumer Frank Bloem will introduce you to the world of perfume making. You will learn the basics of scent composing and at the end of the workshop, you will have...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Kombucha: Co-design with Microbes #2
25Oct 2020Learn everything about kombucha; what it is and how you can make it yourself with the use of a SCOBY. We will discuss the basic principles of fermentation and you will make your own kombucha to take...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Botanikurs 101: Living Decorations - Kokedama
- with Monai McCullough15Feb 2020Kokedama is a style of Japanese bonsai, where a plant's root system is wrapped in moss and bound with string, transforming it into a unique sculptural art form. ‘Koke’ means moss and ‘dama’ means...
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Exhibition Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Mèlange
- DesignLab X Mediamatic10Dec 2019Eggshell, human hair, seashells, wood curls, protein powder, fish skin, vegetable, and fruit waste. Reading the list above raises the question; what is is the common line?! The answer is simple:...
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Waste Diary S01E06
Update & Progress of Compost
Some updates regarding the progress of our Compost Sanctuary.
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
The Beauty Dinner: the Recipes
How to continue treating your skin at home
Thank you to everyone who participated in The Beauty Dinner, created by artists Margherita Soldati, Krisztina Czika and chef Alice Héron. As we mentioned, we want you to be able to relive the dinner...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Sculpting Textiles
- with Margherita Soldati23Feb 2020How can you use unconventional materials and techniques to manipulate textile in shapes, textures and patterns? During the workshop, artist Margherita Soldati will introduce you to manipulating...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Sculpting Textiles
- with Margherita Soldati19Jan 2020How can you use unconventional materials and techniques to manipulate textile in shapes, textures and patterns? During the workshop, artist Margherita Soldati will introduce you to manipulating...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Distilling a Scent Bouquet
- with Frank Bloem15Mar 2020During this workshop, you will be introduced to scent extraction and the distillation process. Distillation is the process of extracting essential oils from plant based materials. Using your own or...
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
T - Water Kefir: Co-design with Microbes
- with Saskia Frederiks1Jan 4300Learn 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.
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Nature needs Heroes: Fermenting vegetables
- with Saskia Frederiks2Nov 2019Thanks to Timberland, you will able to join this workshop for only € 12,50. Read more about the Nature needs Heroes campaign here . Pickling vegetables and specifically cabbage is one of the...
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Nature needs Heroes
Workshops, talks and art
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Botanikurs 101: Living with Houseplants
- with PLANTMOM Monai McCullough16Nov 2019Learn more about living with your houseplants and their specific needs throughout the year. In this Botanikurs workshop we will discuss feeding your plants, watering your plants, caring for your...