Memories in Cellulose

when: September 3, 2026 - September 27, 2026
where: EXboot
open at: opening soon on Sep 3

Memories in Cellulose invites the visitor to step into a workshop of co-creation, connection, and transformation, where microorganisms and humans work together.

It is a space to reflect on how we, as individuals, position ourselves within local ecosystems.

In this installation, the maker has entered into a collaboration with her ecosystem by having analog film edited by microorganisms both from the maker’s skin and from plants growing around her house. The seemingly magical images resulting from this are projected onto canvases of bacterial cellulose in a three-dimensional space. The creative process is also displayed through projections, living fermentation, and material research.

Memories in Cellulose prioritizes co-creation over exploitation, in both the creative process and the use of materials, thereby depicting a world in which we are more connected to, and on equal footing with, our living environment.

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opening hours

This week

In addition to these regular opening hours, De Nijverheid is also open during cultural programs, see the agenda.

where

Nijverheidskade 15
3534AZ Utrecht

Due to the unique and limited size of the cultural-historical site, EXboot is only accessible on foot and is not wheelchair accessible. There are no facilities for the hearing impaired (yet).

Een groep jonge mannen kijkt door het raam van de EXboot naar binnen

Always at EXboot

The sand path museum

I cherish both my present and my past. Besides a space for high-profile art, one of my rooms also houses the Zandpad Museum. Here, I'll tell you about my illustrious past and introduce you to people who know me well—inside or out. Sit on my stool, gaze out the window, and listen to the many stories surrounding my life.

Short documentary 'The Sand Path'

The Zandpad Museum is screening a short documentary about the history of the Zandpad. You'll also find numerous audio clips of conversations with various people involved, including a former sex worker and former mayor Aleid Wolfsen.

This Zandpad documentary was made by Sylvie Kamphuis & Jaap Pronk (director), Bram Engelaar (camera), Doenja Abel (production), Twan Bracco Gartner (music), and Bald Beeld (editing). Thanks to the interviewees: Aleid Wolfsen (former mayor of the Municipality of Utrecht), Brenda Oude Breuil (criminologist at Utrecht University), Jannie Teunissen (De Tussenvoorziening), the former sex worker, and the former client of Zandpad. The documentary was made possible in part by the Municipality of Utrecht, KF Heinfonds, Mondriaanfonds, and RTV Utrecht.

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