Souk Machine is an online directory where people capture the visual and auditive experience of going to a market, from anywhere in the world, all gathered in one place. It is a digital mosaic that celebrates the vibrant, chaotic, and sensory-rich environments of markets globally. Through video and audio recordings, users can share their unique perspectives and experiences, creating a dynamic and interactive cultural archive.
Salvuccio sells cactus figs in the market of Ballaro in Palermo, Sicila, Italy
Clean Plate Society, founded in 2016 in Berlin, is a collective fostering cultural diversity through the universal language of food. Co-founders Leïla and Mémona Boutaam, rooted in Berlin Neukölln, initiate immersive events that promote inter-communal relationships such as the Ramadan Food Festival. Adrien Rouchaleou, based in Marseille, explores liberating expressions through participatory forms, emphasising sound creation in public spaces. Together they brings storytelling and auditory exploration to the forefront.
Fisherman in Catanaia, Breddo still sells his fish by practicing la "Vuciata", the art of singing/selling
Leïla Boutaam, an ethnologist and food journalist, passionately explores the intersections of migration, identity, and cuisine through various media formats. She co-founded the Clean Plate Society with her sister Mémona. They initiated cultural events like the Ramadan Food Festival and Gastrollywood. Leïla, deeply rooted in Berlin Neukölln, has spent years contributing to the local cultural scene inside and outside the kitchen.