Soil Tasting with masharu
hosted by Anne Diestelkamp

Geophagy—the practice of eating earth and earth-like substances, like clay and chalk—is an ancient practice that continues in many cultures. For years, the artist masharu has been collecting edible earth from around the world. They established the Museum of Edible Earth in 2016, which asks: What lies behind earth-eating traditions? Where does edible earth come from? What are its potential benefits and risks? And what kind of relationship are we forming—with the environment and with more-than-human worlds—through the act of eating earth?

On September 21, at 2pm, you’re invited to a soil tasting in the garden of the 4Siblings Collective. Participants will get the chance to taste clay, soil, and human-made compost, and to engage with earth in a rich, multi-sensory experience.

Location: 4Siblings field: President Allendelaan 3, Amsterdam (Buurtwerkplaats Noorderhof)
Date: September 21
Time: 14:00 - 16:00

masharu is an earth eater and earth lover and founder of the Museum of Edible Earth. masharu’s projects combine scientific research with a personal approach and cultural practices. In 2011 they obtained a PhD in Mathematics and graduated with honours from the Photo Academy Amsterdam. In 2013-2014 they participated in the art-in-residency programme at Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunst in Amsterdam. masharu’s artistic and scientific work has been exhibited in more than 30 countries. Their work is supported by the Mondriaan Fund.

Photos: Falk Wenzel

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This workshop is supported by AFK.