CUT/PASTE/GROW mentioned in the Los Angeles Review of Books!
Check out the article by David Biello, which rapidly asks several questions about the intersections of the human, the aesthetic, the world (what we once called “Nature”), and our ideas about our common future. One question I find particularly charged in relation to our exhibition at Observatory is this one: Do we need an aesthetic […]
It’s ALIVE: The Unicorn Mosaic from SXSW
Presenting… the Unicorn Mosaic made from genetically engineered fluorescent K12 bacteria, crowdsourced from participants at SXSW Create, 2013. If you were a contributor, check below for the number that corresponds with the card you received at SXSW to see how your bacteria dish developed. Thanks to all who participated! You have the distinction of having […]
The Philadelphia Chromosome
An illustrated lecture on the origin story of cancer treatment at the genetic level by writer Jessica Wapner Tuesday, May 7 • 8 PM • At Observatory Admission: $10 Copies of The Philadelphia Chromosome will be available for purchase and signing Philadelphia, 1959: A scientist scrutinizing a single human cell under a microscope detects a […]
Heather Barnett’s Slime Mold Workshop at Genspace
Thanks to Heather, to everyone who came out for the workshop, and to our little friend Physarum polycephalum! If you have images of your slime-mold art to share, please post them on Slimoco.
What is Biodesign? What is Bioart?
An illustrated lecture by writer William Myers at Observatory Date: Friday, April 19 Time: 8 PM Admission: $10 – copies of BioDesign will be available for purchase and signing For centuries, artists and designers have looked to nature for inspiration and for materials, but only recently have they become able to incorporate living organisms or […]
Illustrated Lecture: Frankenstein’s Cat by Emily Anthes
Thanks to everyone who made it to the event last Friday. For those of you who couldn’t make it, check out Emily’s book!