Aga Pokrywka
Aga Pokrywka is a multidisciplinary artist, researcher and fermentation wizardess. In her practice, she explores how microorganisms intersect with societal issues through podcasts, publications, workshops, and multimedia works. Aga is the creator of Ferment Radio, a podcast on bacterial and social fermentation, and the co-founder of Super Eclectic, a creative studio that inspires action on the most critical topics of our time. She is also a member of the Centre for the Social Study of Microbes at the University of Helsinki and a PhD candidate in the RAT Research Group at Aalto University in Finland.
Spirulina is a type of cyanobacterium, and is often described as a “superfood.” It represents one of the oldest bacterial lineages on Earth, and is a strong candidate for space food thanks to its high protein content and relative easy cultivation. But you don’t need to go to space to grow spirulina, and probably shouldn't. You can cultivate it at home!
Our May 2026 TFS Guest
Spirulina is a type of cyanobacterium, and is often described as a “superfood.” It represents one of the oldest bacterial lineages on Earth, and is a strong candidate for space food thanks to its high protein content and relative easy cultivation. But you don’t need to go to space to grow spirulina, and probably shouldn't. You can cultivate it at home!
Our May 2026 TFS Guest
You can cultivate spirulina at HOME! During this presentation, we will focus on:
🚀 The fascinating history of cyanobacteria, with a focus on spirulina. 🚀 What makes spirulina special, including its relevance to space mission research. 🌖 Firsthand, hands-on experiences cultivating spirulina in a simulated space environment. 🚀 Understanding the difference between cultivating spirulina and fermentation. 🫙 A step-by-step overview of how to grow spirulina at home. 🌀 Ideas to enjoy fresh spirulina as a food ingredient. 🌀 How fresh spirulina differs from store-bought dried spirulina. 👩🚀 Possibilities of post-harvest fermentation using spirulina. 📽️Sneak-peak at “Green Matter”, my upcoming film about cyanobacteria in space.
Join this special presentation live on July 9. It is free to everyone. Recordings available to TFS Members.
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