Bio Art
Bio Art is an art practice that uses living organisms, tissues, and biological processes as its medium.
Emerging in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, Bio Art involves working with live bacteria, plants, animals, or human tissues, often in a laboratory setting. It raises ethical questions about the manipulation of life, the relationship between art and science, and the boundaries of the natural world. Key figures include Eduardo Kac, Marta de Menezes, and Stelarc. Bio Art often collaborates with scientists and explores the implications of biotechnology and genetic engineering.
Key Artists
- Eduardo Kac - GFP Bunny (2000)
- Stelarc - Third Hand (1980)
- Suzanne Anker - Astroculture (Shelf Life) (2009)
- Tissue Culture & Art Project (Oron Catts & Ionat Zurr) - Victimless Leather (2004)
- Marta de Menezes - Nature? (1999-2000)
