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Materials that support the transition towards a more sustainable artistic practice.

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Photo of Waste leather

Photo of Mycelium

Photo of Mussel shell

Photo of Lignin, Cellulose

Photo of Denim waste, mycelium

Photo of Red cabbage waste

Photo of Japanese knotweed

Photo of Ceramic waste

Photo of Castor oil

Photo of Cyanobacteria

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The Future Materials Bank is an archive of materials that supports and promotes the transition towards ecologically conscious art and design practices. It is part of Future Materials, an initiative of the Nature Research department at the Jan van Eyck Academie.

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Supported by Innovationlabs. The Innovationlabs programme gives an impulse to the cultural and creative sector to develop useful knowledge and new working methods that will help this sector become more agile and resilient in the longer term. On behalf of the Dutch Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, the Creative Industries Fund NL, and CLICKNL.

Previously supported by the DOEN Foundation. The DOEN Foundation supports pioneers who are committed to a green, socially-inclusive and creative society.

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