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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'Embracing Moments of Uncertainty'
An interview with Genevieve Murphy
We met with interdisciplinary artist Genevieve Murphy ahead of her talk at our upcoming A/artist event to discuss how she draws inspiration from psychology and personal experiences, as well as...
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Presentation: Mediamatic Biotoop
Playing with (Dis)comfort
- A/artist meeting with Genevieve Murphy and Ignacy Radtke18sep 2023We are happy to announce a new season of A/artist public events which will kick off on the 18th of September. Through these events, w e'll be continuing to explore the neurodivergent experience in...
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Genevieve Murphy
Composer and performer
Genevieve Murphy (*1988) is a composer and performer from Scotland, currently based in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She combines performance and visual art with contemporary classical music and her...
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Yonezu Kenshi
Yonezu Kenshi (米津 玄師／よねづ けんし), born on March 10, 1991, is a multi-talented artist from Japan, known as a musician, singer-songwriter, illustrator, photographer, and dancer. Yonezu Kenshi is also...
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Bitter, sweet "Lemon"
Yonezu Kenshi's self-discovery through music
Yonezu Kenshi (*1991), 米津 玄師, a Japanese musician who rose to fame online, possesses a remarkable range of talents, including songwriting, drawing, and dancing in his music videos. He is hailed as a...
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Feeling in Colour
Patrick Samuel as a Role Model
Patrick Samuel is a visual artist, multi-instrumentalist, singer-songwriter and autism advocate based in the UK. But what makes him a role model for neurodivergent creatives?
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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
- Open a/Artist Meeting on Studying Art with Autism/ADD #25jun 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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Presentation: Mediamatic Biotoop
Meet-a-Maker
- With Nora Nord1aug 2024Come to Mediamatic to have a talk with an artist in our little greenhouses by the water! Learn more about their work or talk about your project with the artist who inspired you. Nora Nord is open...
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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
- Stick and Poke Tattoo Yourself7jun 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
- Stick and Poke Tattoo Yourself3jun 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
- Stick and Poke Tattoo Yourself17mei 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!
- A/artist roundtable about the Mind Garden project13mrt 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
- A/artist Roundtable with Nesie Wang17apr 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
- Stick and Poke Tattoo Yourself20mei 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
- Stick and Poke Tattoo Yourself28mei 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
- Stick and Poke Tattoo Yourself3mei 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...