A workshop with Dr. masharu on January 7th 2025.
The workshop is open to all BURG students. Since it involves practical experience, you need to register via E-Mail: burkhardt(at)burg-halle.de.

Geophagy is the scientific name for the practice of eating earth and earth-like substances, such as clay and chalk. Eating earth is an ancient practice and is an integral part of many cultures across the world.
 
The Museum of Edible Earth addresses the following questions: What stands behind earth-eating traditions? Where does the edible earth come from? What are the possible benefits and dangers of eating earth? What engagement are we, as humans, establishing with our environment and more-than-humans?
 
*Disclaimer: Eating earth is not recommended by food authorities and is at your own risk.

Dr. masharu (they/them) is an earth eater, an earth lover, and a founder of the Museum of Edible Earth. They hold a PhD in Mathematics from Eindhoven University of Technology. masharu's work combines scientific research with personal desires and cultural practices, and addresses relationships between humans and more-than-humans. It has been presented across 30 countries, and received several awards, such as Award of Distinction at Prix Ars Electronica (Austria) and YouFab Global Creative Awards (Japan).