Bioart – Taxonomy of an Etymological Monster

Here’s some notes from Jens Hauser’s talk at the Hybrid Identities symposium, Ars Electronica, on Saturday September 9.

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Knitted panda head, Art Orienté Objet, 1998.

Hauser started with the example of DNA11. Using a sample of DNA that you provide with a simple kit, DNA11 will create a one-of-a-kind artwork that you can then hang up on your wall. Is this bio art?

The rest, after the jump…