Ars Electronica Festival · 2021
The Museum of Edible Earth
by Masha Ru
🏆 Award of Distinction · Prix Ars Electronica 2021
Masha Ru's “The Museum of Edible Earth” was honoured with an Award of Distinction at the Prix Ars Electronica 2021, category Artificial Life & Intelligence.
“Geophagy” is the scientific name for the practice of eating earth and earth-like substances, such as clay and chalk. Eating earth is an ancient practice and is an integral part of many cultures across the world.
About Masha Ru
masharu (NL/RU) (1984), born in Moscow, lives and works in Amsterdam. masharu is an earth eater and an earth lover. masharu’s projects combine scientific research with a personal approach and traditional practices.
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