The Future Materials Bank presents a unique archive of ecological and non-toxic materials, blending new technologies with traditional crafts. Visitors can explore a curated selection of sustainable materials, including those made from fungi, algae, soil, and human hair. This initiative aims to inspire research and disseminate knowledge on sustainable development and responsible material stewardship in a tangible way.
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The Future Materials Bank is a collection of ecological, non-toxic materials created through various artistic practices combining new technologies and traditional crafts. This exhibition showcases a fragment of this growing archive, featuring materials derived from fungi, algae, soil, and even human hair.
The Future Materials Bank is an extensive collection dedicated to ecological and non-toxic materials, born from a fusion of innovative technologies and time-honored craftsmanship. Its purpose is to inspire research and disseminate knowledge about sustainable development and the responsible stewardship of global material flows. At the Przemiany Festival, visitors can experience a curated selection from this expanding archive, featuring materials crafted from a diverse range of organic sources including mushrooms, algae, soil, eggshells, salt, tree roots, and human hair. The exhibition offers insights into the history and most notable acquisitions within the Bank, providing a tangible demonstration of sustainable material practices. The collection is part of a broader initiative to democratize knowledge about future materials, spearheaded by the Jan van Eyck Academie, a Dutch academy of fine arts, design, and art theory. This facet of the exhibition highlights the academy's commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of material science and its application in art and design, encouraging a more conscious and responsible approach to the materials that shape our world.
The exhibition is part of the Przemiany Festival. Specific dates and times for the festival are October 11th (8:30 PM - 11:00 PM), October 12th (11:00 AM - 10:00 PM), and October 13th (11:00 AM - 8:00 PM). Visitors can engage with artists and experiment at interactive stations during these hours. Further details on specific events within the festival, such as talks, are also provided with their respective timings on October 12th. Specific exhibition ticket pricing or entry requirements beyond festival access are not detailed on this page; visitors are directed to the general festival information which implies access during these hours and dates for festival attendees only, with no separate exhibition ticket information provided here. However, it is implied that access is part of the festival participation during specified hours on level 1, implying general festival admission requirements would apply if any beyond stated times and dates, but no specific ticket price is listed for this exhibition itself beyond being part of the festival activities and timings shown.
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