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Explore Cityguide to Waste: Artifacts of Accumulation, a Timely Amsterdam Exhibition on Urban Ecology and Design

This exhibition reframes societal waste as a critical element for design and sustainable urban planning.

The 'Cityguide to Waste: Artifacts of Accumulation' exhibition invites a profound look at how waste reflects society and its crucial role in urban planning. Discover how design and policy can reshape our relationship with accumulation, featuring research and a documentary. This thought-provoking presentation explores ecological issues around Amsterdam through innovative perspectives from experts and filmmakers.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition, titled 'Cityguide to Waste: Artifacts of Accumulation', invites visitors to reconsider waste not as a byproduct but as a reflection of society and a critical theme in urban planning and ecology. The opening event on January 30, 2025, will feature a documentary premiere and discussions.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'Cityguide to Waste: Artifacts of Accumulation' encourages a deeper contemplation of waste, viewing it as a significant indicator of societal patterns and a crucial element within urban planning and ecological considerations. The opening event, scheduled for the evening of January 30, 2025, will commence at 7 pm at Arcam. Attendees are invited to engage in discussions on how design and policy can reshape our relationship with waste. The program includes the premiere of the documentary 'Artifacts of Accumulation,' which offers an audiovisual exploration of waste processing in and around Amsterdam, highlighting the cultural and ecological issues exposed by our waste management practices. The evening's schedule features contributions from Arcam Director Indira van ‘t Klooster, Architect in Residence Carolien Schippers, filmmakers LOCUMENT (Francisco Lobo and Romea Muryń), philosopher Lisa Doeland, and various experts and designers, fostering a multi-faceted dialogue on the theme.

Admission and ticket notes

Registration for the opening event is required via a provided Google Forms link. The event begins at 19:00 with exhibition viewing and program starting at 19:30. Drinks are available at a cash bar. Arcam is wheelchair accessible.

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Venue
Amsterdam Centre for Architecture (ARCAM)
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jan 30, 2025 – Nov 23, 2025
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features the work of Carolien Schippers (Architect in Residence #2 of 2024), with a presentation of research results, and the premiere of the documentary 'Artifacts of Accumulation' by LOCUMENT (Francisco Lobo and Romea Muryń). Philosophical closing remarks will be given by Lisa Doeland.
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