How can we feed a growing global population, which is increasingly occupying urban spaces, in a healthy, efficient, and sustainable way? In line with our temporary exhibition Pratodomundo - Food for 10 billion the Laboratory of Tomorrow's Activities (LAA), presented by Santander, brings the exhibition What's in a Plate? - Circular Food Systems, in which it presents alternatives for growing and producing food, starting on September 11, Wednesday, from 10 am to 6 pm (with last entry at 5 pm).
The exhibition is the result of two LAA artistic residencies that lasted approximately eight months and focused on the development of circular food systems. Developed by industrial designer Elvert Durán Vivanco, one of the projects on display is an automated, circular aquaponic system, where fish waste nourishes plants that then filter the water. This system will also include other modules with alternative proteins such as insects and algae. Chemical engineer Thiago Palhares designed a 3D printing system for supernutritious and customizable pastas, with the support of chefs and food researchers Alexandre Trajman, Anete Ferreira, Fernanda Pereira, and Marluce Carvalho.
With a transdisciplinary approach, both projects point to a future where humanity can grow its own food in previously underutilized areas of cities and homes.
The exhibition is integrated into other activities of the Museum of Tomorrow on Food, the 2019 theme, which resulted in the temporary exhibitions "Pratodomundo - Food for 10 Billion" and "Edible Future," as well as a series of other activities such as seminars and workshops taking place throughout the year. Follow our schedule to make sure you don't miss out!