Waag operates at the intersection of science, technology and the arts, focusing on technology as an instrument of social change, guided by the values of fairness, openness and inclusivity. Read more.
makeOpen WetlabDuring the last year, we had the honour of having Adriana Knouf as our artist in residence for the Art4Med project. It’s throwback time!
- codeFuture Internet Lab01-04-2022During the State of the Internet, we estimate (you guessed it) the state the internet is in this year. With human rights lawyer Nani Jansen Reventlow…
- codeFuture Internet Lab30-03-2022How do we get to an open, fair and inclusive internet? Waag and De Groene Amsterdammer joined forces: engage in conversations in De Groene Ruimte.
makeOpen Wetlab13-02-202206Apr18:3020:30What does a commons for genetic and biological data look like? Join the conversation and the movement.
waagInterface13-02-202207Apr19:3021:00Come to de Waag on 7 April to learn how to make your own protest sign by using the technique of screen printing. Show the city what you have to say.
makeOpen Design Lab11-02-202218Mar29AprWe invite artists to create new work around digital democracy and inclusive technology. Submit your plan and earn a work grant of 5.000 euros.
Recent publications by Waag:
waagInterface4 Apr 2022Waag's annual report for 2021: the first expedition to the future, impact research, urban ecology, futurist expositions, many walks, and more.
lifeSmart Citizens Lab18 Nov 2021Report on the measurements and lessons from the sound experiment Amsterdam Sounds.
waagInterface18 Aug 2021Tips from Waag! Read, watch and listen more about the world of the smart city, citizen science, datafication and digitalisation.
learnFuture Heritage Lab29 Mar 2022During Mingei Day, the results and knowledge of the Mingei project were shared with the broader public. How can we use technology to preserve…
learnCo-creation Lab22 Mar 2022The Co-creation navigator, Waag's working tool for co-creation, is now updated with a new set of tools specifically for citizen sensing.
waagInterface4 Mar 2022Waag discussed the role of media and disinformation in the Ukrainian war with human rights lawyer Nani Jansen Reventlow.
waagInterface3 Mar 2022On Saturday 5 March, Waag opened her doors for Ukraine. All revenues went directly to Giro 555.
makeOpen Wetlab26 Feb 2022Are you and your team working as innovators on the nexus of Science, Technology and the Arts? Submit your project now!
makeOpen Design Lab25 Feb 2022Waag welcomes artist in residence Yara Said. A conversation on jet fighters, experimental noise music and translating art for a Western context.
codeFuture Internet Lab24 Feb 2022An interview with Katja Mur of the Dutch Privacy Authority: what are her visions for the future, now that the new government has been installed?
makeTextileLab23 Feb 2022For women working in the textile and clothing industry, strong networks nurture innovation. These are their stories.
makeTextileLab1 Feb 2022With Reflow's Citypass-action, everyone can join in on the circular economy. An interview on the action and project.
waagInterface1 Feb 2022How can we make a future society sustainable and inclusive and what role do artists and designers play in this? Join the interactive Future Talks.
learnMaker Education Lab26 Jan 2022In the European project Make it Open, Waag guides teachers in open schooling: view the personal experiences of teachers Suzanne and Joke from De…
waagInterface26 Jan 2022Waag's first expedition to the future is coming to a close. In 2021, we researched the collective dreamed future of the Netherlands. (Dutch)
