Bio&Art: Biomaterials in Art | Summer / Short course | Art & Design | On Campus | 1 week | ITMO University Saint Petersburg | Russia
Learn about the aesthetic potential of microbial cellulose (MB), vegetal fibers, and philosophical implications of working with biomaterials, growing, hybrid bodies in artistic practice that stands against climate change. Compare laboratory protocols and DIY techniques for cultivating G. hansenii and investigate the aesthetic and design potential of MB. Develop innovative ideas and address issues of sustainability, ethics, and aesthetics of working with living organisms.
