In the Neo Futurist Dinner series, Mediamatic invites different artists and cooks to present their vision for the food of the future. Along these lines we question the way in which food, art, science and politics intertwine.
In our daily lives, we often overlook the performative aspect of the seemingly mundane act of sharing food. When individuals come together around a table to share a meal, they engage in a performance that is deeper than simply eating.
A conversation with Alaa Abu Asad, Asli Hatipoglu, and Uno Fujisawa
In their preparation for the 17th edition of the Neo Futurist Dinner “Knots, Weeds & Roots”, I sat down with artists Alaa, Asli, and Uno in order to discuss a bit more about what they have planned for this dinner. The dinner will take place from the 8th until the 19th of May and will be related to…
From earthy taste of reminiscence roots to the ephemeral sweetness of flowers, artists Uno Fujisawa , Alaa Abu Asad and Aslı Hatipoğlu use the lifecycle of the Japanese Knotweed as a starting point to take you on a culinary journey through personal stories about migration and adaptation.
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We were happy to welcome more than 750 guests in our 16th Neo Futurist Dinner. During this 5-course vegan dinner our guests were invited to embrace melancholy, dive into darkness and discover internal peace. Watch the aftermovie and keep an eye out for our next Neo Futurist Dinner !
Getting to know Alice Héron and Martin Butler, an interview by Laura Sanz Rosal
Welcome to The Dinner of the Damned , a macabre feast where the dark souls come together. In this interview we introduce you to Alice Herón and Martin Butler , the multidisciplinary artists behind this experience at Mediamatic.
Alice Herón is an artist and cook. She focuses on organic shapes and…
Northern Europe is slowly entering the darker season. Some of us might fear a dreading winter depression and others prepare to hibernate or finding ways to escape. Are the end of the year festivities a nightmare for you too? Director Martin Butler, Artist/Chef Alice Héron, Performer I-Chen…
