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Bas Visser
Bas Visser is the beer sommelier at Oedipus Brewing in Amsterdam.
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Pierre Valkering
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Workshop: Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Meet Margherita Soldati
- Brainstorming, conceptualising and idea sharing with the artist22May 2020Maybe you have touched the ceiling in our toilet? Margherita Soldati is obsessed with manipulating textiles to create organic and repetitive shapes. She started to wonder how she could integrate...
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Mariko Hori
Born in Kobe, Japan, Mariko Hori studied architecture and is currently working as an artist between Amsterdam, Netherlands and Belgrade, Serbia . She has recently participated in Folkestone...
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Philipp Franz von Siebold
Physician, botanist, and traveler who brought Japanese Knotweed to Europe
Philipp Franz Balthasar von Siebold (17 February 1796 – 18 October 1866) was a German physician, botanist, and traveler. He achieved prominence by his studies of Japanese flora and fauna and the...
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Simone Brus
Simone Brus is naast voltijd bedrijfsleider bij Noppes, ook één keer per week een middag te vinden op de Biotoop. De plantenkennis die ze bij haar vader in de Volkstuin heeft opgedaan, breidde ze...
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Nehis Osagie
CleanLab Assistant and Mycelium Researcher
My name is Nehis , I was born and raised in Amsterdam and currently 21 years of age. Right now I am studying Biology which is one of my biggest passions. The other one is design and after my...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Full programme overview 2020
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Fake-Eco Evaluation: Still Life at Mediamatic
Is death truly sustainable?
Death is one last action - a body left to account for. Some of us have already given it a thought, but how hard have we thought about our upcoming deaths, really? Mediamatic´s Still Life: death
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Water Kefir: Co-design with Microbes
with Saskia Frederiks
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.
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Sauerkraut: Co-design with Microbes
with Saskia Frederiks
Sauerkraut is one of the oldest fermented foods that is around. Nowadays, most of the sauerkraut is made in one big factory. But did you know it is fairly easy to make it yourself? During this...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Pickles: Co-design with Microbes
with Saskia Frederiks
Pickling 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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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Open Aroma Lab
Work in our Lab, get access to 270 scent materials
Our Aroma Lab opens for scent-making experimentation with our extensive scent library. The session is mostly self-guided, but you will have the support of our perfumers in the making of your own...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Milk Kefir: Co-design with Microbes
with Saskia Frederiks
You probably know yoghurt but have you ever heard of milk kefir? It's a zingy-drink made with a dairy culture or kefir grains. During this workshop, you will learn everything about milk kefir; what...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Kombucha: Co-design with Microbes
with Saskia Frederiks
Learn 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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Kimchi: Co-design with Microbes
with Saskia Frederiks
Have you been dreaming of being able to make your own kimchi? It is a delicious condiment, which brings fermented flavor of umami and tanginess, as well as beneficial microbes into your cooking .
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Growing Mushrooms
with Wouter Hassing
Would you like to know what it takes to grow your own mushrooms? During this workshop, fungi expert Wouter Hassing will teach you about the potential of mycelium and how to start mushroom cultivation.
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Private Workshop Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Distilling a Citrus Bouquet
with Frank Bloem
During 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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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Cut/Paste Cacti
with Martijn Baas
During this workshop, you will learn the art of grafting and design a cactus together with Martijn Baas. Grafting is a horticultural technique in which you join multiple plants and make them grow as...
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Private Workshop 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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Private Workshop Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Building Aquaponic Systems
with Saro van Cleynenbreugel
Aquaponics is a sustainable food production system that combines the cultivation of vegetables and fish. It is one of the best ways to produce food in the city, because it hardly takes up any space.
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Botanikurs 101: Repotting
with Monai McCullough
"I keep killing my plants" Is this you? Join this workshop and become the plant parent you always knew you could be. We will learn about different ways to repot plants, the benefits of different...
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Mediamatic Biotoop Dijkspark
Botanikurs 101: Out of the Pot - Epiphytes
with Monai McCullough
The root system of a plant constantly provides the stems and leaves with water and nutrients. Often we see houseplants in pots to support its delicate roots, however, there are many different types...
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The food we serve
Locally sourced and plant-based
We offer a plant-based menu that is constantly changing following the seasonal availability of vegetables and using locally sourced products. The challenges that come from these limitations are used...