Mediamatic has its own urban agriculture system in the form of a now Anthroponics greenhouse at the Biotoop Dijkspark, near Amsterdam Central station.
We first started with an aquaponics system, which is a way to grow plants and fish together in a closed system. The fish excrete ammonia, which gets transformed by bacteria into nitrate, the latter being used from the plants.
Now, after some ethical considerations and practical hindrance, we're solely relying on human excrement and canal water.
During the tour, you'll get the chance peek inside Anthroponics greenhouse, in which you'll be invited to taste different herbs, and explore the possibilities of sustainable urban farming. Our greenhouse manager will explain more and answer questions about our ongoing research and innovative and unconventional methods.
During the walk, we will also talk more about our current research, exhibitions and growing art installations that you find both on the outside and inside of our building. At the end of the tour, we'd like to invite you to stay for a tea from our Anthroponics greenhouse!
Information
Friday Tour at 12:00
Tickets €4,50 (including drink)
Please note that, unless everyone speaks Dutch, this tour will be held in English.
For questions, please send an email to program@mediamatic.nl.
Mediamatic Biotoop, Dijksgracht 6, Amsterdam
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