The "Onderstebodem" exhibition invites visitors to thoroughly investigate our vital relationship with the earth's soil. Explore the challenges faced in Amsterdam, where urban growth and circular economy initiatives increasingly compete for space. Discover fascinating layers underfoot and understand the complex interplay of city development and soil health. Engage with interactive elements and learn about sustainable solutions for the future.
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This exhibition delves into the relationship with the earth's soil, exploring the hidden layers beneath our feet, particularly in the context of Amsterdam. It investigates how urban development impacts the soil and what can be done to maintain its health.
The exhibition 'Onderstebodem' (Upside Down) literally brings the 'bottom' to the surface, thoroughly investigating our relationship with the soil. It highlights the challenges faced in Amsterdam, where urban growth, circular economy initiatives, and sustainable solutions for the future increasingly compete for space, not just above ground but crucially, beneath the city. The exhibition invites visitors to discover the fascinating layers underfoot and understand the complex interplay of urban development and soil health. Visitors can engage with interactive elements, particularly within 'Station Bodem', which hosts daily workshops. These stations encourage reflection on the underground world. Highlights include 'Het Parlement van Ondergrondse Zaken' (The Parliament of Underground Affairs), where visitors can adopt perspectives of various underground inhabitants to understand different interests; 'Bodemgedichten' (Soil Poems), inspiring visitors to write their own poems about the soil; 'Het verborgen leven onder je voeten' (The hidden life under your feet), showcasing the role of soil organisms; and 'De Molshoop' (The Molehill), offering an immersive experience of underground life. The exhibition was developed in collaboration with the Academische Werkplaats Bodem, a partnership between the municipality of Amsterdam, Waternet, and Naturalis.
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