Smaken Van Mijn Herinnering

FOOD ART INSTALLATION:
FLAVOURS OF MY MEMORY (SMAKEN VAN MIJN HERINNERING)

What if you could taste memories?
Flavours of My Memory is a social and sensory art project that brings together memories, flavours, and neighbourhood stories in an edible installation.
Our focus is the Bajeskwartier — a new district built on the site of the former Bijlmerbajes prison. We spoke with former prison staff, people who worked there during its time as an asylum seekers’ centre, and local residents. Their stories have been translated into an edible landscape: a table you not only see — but also smell, touch, and taste.
Alongside these personal accounts, we also explored the area’s history. From the 17th-century country estates along the Amstel to the industrial boom: step by step, we built a timeline of this changing place. The result is a layered portrait of the neighbourhood, expressed in scent, colour, and flavour.
On 18 October, we invite you to take a seat, listen to hidden histories, and share in tasting the memory of this remarkable place.
In the former director’s house of the Bijlmerbajes — now GROND — you will experience performances, hear local voices, and taste stories that would otherwise remain untold. An intimate encounter for anyone wishing to connect with the soul of the neighborhood.

Saturday 18 October | 15:00 – 17:00
Performance, tasting, installation part of ‘750 Jaar Amsterdam’
Free entrance