symbiotic veil

Yami Moreno & David Ferreira

Symbiotic Veil

“Because plants cannot run away from problems or toward opportunities (except as seeds), survival often requires collaboration.” – Frederick R. Adler and Peter B. Adler

Symbiotic Veil is an intimate installation that visualizes the Wood Wide Web, a concept developed by biologist Suzanne Simard. Presented within a terrarium, the work models the mycorrhizal network that enables plants to communicate and share resources. Inspired by forest ecosystems, it uses artificial intelligence to reveal these complex exchanges.

Building on the theories of artificial neural networks applied to mycelial systems, Symbiotic Veil explores the invisible interactions between plants. In this work, mutualism unfolds as a silent choreography, where each mycelial filament orchestrates a symphony of vital exchanges, illustrating the interdependence in nature. This installation demonstrates how AI can decode the mysteries of biodiversity and deepen our understanding of the environment.

LONEUX Michèle - MuZoo - Inforsciences ULB

Classifications & Kinship

During this activity, participants will be invited to explore the urban fauna of Brussels, based on examples of familiar animals observed in the city’s streets, houses, parks, gardens and lakes. This exploration will introduce them to the concepts of classification and phylogenetic relationships.

The activity will begin with the recognition of animals that participants have probably already come across in Brussels, such as birds, mammals, amphibians and arthropods. Participants will be asked to compare these animals, highlighting their similarities and differences. This comparison will make it possible to classify them into coherent groups, thus revealing their family relationships.

What is phylogeny?

Phylogeny is the study of the evolution of species and their relationships. In this workshop, it is used to construct a phylogenetic tree.
Participants will build one by illustrating the relationships between the different species observed. The aim of this activity is to raise participants’ awareness of the biological diversity present in the urban environment and to introduce them to the basic principles of the scientific classification of living things.

Workshop lasts 30 min (max 10people) and takes place from 10:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:00

CC#2 - smartwaters

Maya Boueiz & Camelia El Bakkali - Inforsciences ULB/ Jardin Massart

Mission Marais de Wiels: Investigating the health of our aquatic ecosystem

Discover the magnificent Wiels Marsh with us! During this exciting activity, we’ll explore this unique natural area and discover the fascinating world of aquatic animals. We’ll delve into the secrets of the marsh by taking our own measurements and examining the state of health of the area. Using hydrological and biological data, we’ll learn more about the ecosystem and biodiversity of this exceptional corner of nature. An ideal opportunity to experience nature up close while learning something new!

Workshop lasts 1h30 (max 15 people) and starts as follows:

  • Fri: 2pm, 4pm
  • Sat: 11.30am, 2pm, 4pm
  • Sun: 11.30am, 2pm, 4pm

To register click here: https://www.billetweb.fr/curieucity-forest

CurieuCity #1 – “Discover the city of the future”

CurieuCity#1 made its debut in Molenbeek!

This first edition was a resounding success, with 50 free activities built around science and the arts to discover the “city of the future”. Young and old alike took part in workshops, exhibitions, walks, discussions and engaging shows.

More than 2,000 visitors had the opportunity to question, discover and marvel at such thought-provoking themes as: the challenges of the circular economy, the future of urban agriculture, the challenges of a hyperdiverse-mutlicultural society, technological developments linked to the Smart City, and how to think collectively about the development of the city of tomorrow.

BRUKSELBINNENSTEBUITEN

This walk is only available in FR – NL

Gare de l’Ouest has all the makings of a lively town centre: all the metro lines cross here, the train stops here and it lies along the busy Chaussée de Ninove. The Ekla tower block and the neighbourhood renewal contracts are bringing new residents to the area.

And yet it often remains quiet, the Wild West of Molenbeek. A Brukselbinnensteubuiten guide takes you on a tour of a hidden aspect of the neighbourhood. Away from the traffic of the main thoroughfares, you’ll discover the urban traces of committed residents and a strong community dynamic (collective vegetable garden, self-managed park, socio-cultural venues, etc.). Saturday’s visit will end with a visit to the ‘carré & co’ neighbourhood urban design workshop.

This tour is available in NL at 13:00 and in FR at 15:00.

To register for this activity, click here.

stand avec materiel de réparation

Repair Together asbl

Mobile Repair Café

The Mobile Repair Café is a traveling and collaborative object repair workshop. It is the mobile version of the Repair Cafés that moves around to bring the co-repair experience to life. It includes:

– A reception area to ask your questions, learn about Repair Cafés, discover our missions and actions, discuss new modes of consumption;

– A repair space equipped with all the necessary tools and a large workbench to perform repairs together, learn, discover, share;

– A “café” area to meet people, wait for a repair, connect with Repair Café volunteers, and exchange ideas with neighbors…

The Mobile Repair Café is a traveling tool to discover the values and operation of Repair Cafés, to participate and share knowledge about repair, to raise awareness about waste reduction and the circular economy, and to strive for a more sustainable world.

Depending on the skills of the volunteer repairers present on the day, you can come and repair small appliances, electronic devices, computer equipment, bicycles, clothes, and/or sharpen your kitchen knives and scissors!

People will be served in the order of arrival.

Felix Aerts & Arshia Ali Azmat

Talk on your neighbourhood of the future

Join us for an engaging debate and Q&A session featuring Arshia Ali Azmat and Felix Aerts at Park Ouest. a community organiser and a graphic designer, working with the Brussels Centre for Urban Studies as well as on the research project “WELCOMIN – Community Welfare Mixed Infrastructures”. Her work probes the nexus of culture, housing, and politics, aiming to envision a city that is more accommodating for all its residents. With a background in coordinating a cultural network addressing migration and social justice within artistic realms, Arshia brings a unique perspective to urban community welfare.

On the other side, Felix Aerts represents Toestand vzw, a rapidly expanding non-profit focused on revitalizing temporarily vacant spaces for social and cultural uses. Their current initiative transforms the area between Beekkant and Osseghem into Park Ouest—a space for community building, sports, relaxation, and more.

This discussion will delve into the future of the neighbourhood and the ongoing development of Park Ouest. Attendees are invited to contribute their visions for their community’s future, engaging with various scenarios inspired by prospective research. Don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of your community through active participation and forward-thinking dialogue.

Super Terram & CiDéSol

Soil and dialogue: screening and debate

Discover the earth around us at a special screening followed by a fascinating debate on the state of soil in Brussels. This unique programme will begin with a short documentary exploring the challenges and solutions of urban soil management. After the film, take part in an enriching exchange with members of Super Terram, CiDéSol and Bruxelles Environnement.

This exchange will be an ideal opportunity to gain a better understanding of local environmental issues and discover what is being done to preserve the health of our soils.

puzzle, géometrie

Inforsciences - ULB

Geometric puzzle

A polygon is a closed geometric shape made up of line segments. Can any polygon be cut into a limited number of pieces and then rearranged into a square?

We invite you to explore this fascinating question through the game of puzzles. What about three- or five-dimensional spaces? Would things be different if we had the ability to divide our shapes into an infinite number of pieces? We encourage you to join us in the fascinating world of geometric dissection. Join us for an adventure into the world of geometric transformations through puzzles and intellectual challenges.


Thema’s: Stedelijke ontwikkeling, Architectuur, Informeel leren

#wiskunde #geometrie #architectuur

briques, dessin, terre, sol

Super Terram

Soil chromatography

Discover the soil chromatographies of Super Terram.

Soil chromatography is an analytical technique that separates and identifies the components of a soil sample by causing them to migrate through an absorbent material using a solvent. This process helps determine the chemical composition of the soil.

Are you fascinated by the hidden forces of urban nature? Super Terram invites you to explore the living soils of Brussels, where unexpected life forms and biodiversity thrive, even beneath the most discreet surfaces. This avant-garde project underscores the importance of our urban soils, not only as the foundation of the city but also as living ecosystems essential to urban health and biodiversity.

As part of the Co-creation initiative, Super Terram collaborated with artists to engage citizens in the unique composition of our urban soils. The exhibited soil chromatographies bear witness to these innovative experiences.