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MetaPhorest Biome
Whitehouse
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Aki Inomata, Anais-karenin, BCL/Georg Tremmel, Henry Tan, Mio Iizawa, Tomoya Ishibashi, Hideo Iwasaki, Kazutoshi Uemura, Shiryu Kirie, Hanna Saito, Masaya Sugiura, Akira Fujioka, Tomoki Matsumura
Currently, the concept of "life" is undergoing significant upheaval.
Advancements in life sciences such as cloning technology, genetic editing, and the emergence of artificial cells have made it possible for humans to edit and create life. Furthermore, the rapid expansion of AI technology has led to the creation of artifacts like ChatGPT, enabling communication with humans. Today, concepts like the Anthropocene, which has prospered against the backdrop of climate change issues, are prompting a reconsideration of anthropocentric views on life.
Against this backdrop, there has been a global surge of interest in bio-media art, which references the developments in life sciences, and ecology art, which reconsiders today's concept of "environment."
The main focus of this exhibition, metaPhorest, is a platform for aesthetic, artistic experiments, research, and production revolving around "life," while referencing developments in life sciences and theories. Since 2007, based at the Advanced Life Science Center at Waseda University led by Professor Hideo Iwasaki, artists interested in life have been staying for extended periods, sharing experimental facilities, and conducting interdisciplinary activities that transcend life sciences and humanities. Through these efforts, they have led artistic practices related to life sciences both domestically and internationally.
This group exhibition since 2013 showcases the results of metaPhorest's exploration into "life," presenting them as a "Biome" ecosystem, including biological species depicted in the works and the ecosystem of artists and researchers involved. This resonates with the recent issues surrounding the fluctuation of the concept of "life" introduced at the beginning.
Additionally, this exhibition aims to provide a new dimension to the experience of appreciating bio-media art in the following two aspects:
Firstly, to offer a vivid experience of appreciation derived directly from living organisms present in front of the artwork. Traditional bio-media art often focuses on exhibition formats centered around archives such as photographs and videos of artworks. However, this exhibition emphasizes confrontation with the materiality and existence of living organisms, highlighting their dual nature as living beings and artworks.
Secondly, to explore the relationship with living organisms as "companion species," who have been long-term partners in the artistic production process. In artistic practices that incorporate biological perspectives and techniques, knowledge and skills related to the handled organisms are crucial. Moreover, the flow of time in artwork production differs significantly due to biological processes such as growth, decay, and generational transitions. In bio-media art, the time and memories shared with other species until reaching the artwork, as a result, are often hidden.
Over the history of more than 15 years, metaPhorest has seen many artists discover and build relationships with living creatures that become their companion species. This exhibition aims to approach the aftermath of such processes by presenting experimental records and field notes alongside the artwork.
Advancements in life sciences such as cloning technology, genetic editing, and the emergence of artificial cells have made it possible for humans to edit and create life. Furthermore, the rapid expansion of AI technology has led to the creation of artifacts like ChatGPT, enabling communication with humans. Today, concepts like the Anthropocene, which has prospered against the backdrop of climate change issues, are prompting a reconsideration of anthropocentric views on life.
Against this backdrop, there has been a global surge of interest in bio-media art, which references the developments in life sciences, and ecology art, which reconsiders today's concept of "environment."
The main focus of this exhibition, metaPhorest, is a platform for aesthetic, artistic experiments, research, and production revolving around "life," while referencing developments in life sciences and theories. Since 2007, based at the Advanced Life Science Center at Waseda University led by Professor Hideo Iwasaki, artists interested in life have been staying for extended periods, sharing experimental facilities, and conducting interdisciplinary activities that transcend life sciences and humanities. Through these efforts, they have led artistic practices related to life sciences both domestically and internationally.
This group exhibition since 2013 showcases the results of metaPhorest's exploration into "life," presenting them as a "Biome" ecosystem, including biological species depicted in the works and the ecosystem of artists and researchers involved. This resonates with the recent issues surrounding the fluctuation of the concept of "life" introduced at the beginning.
Additionally, this exhibition aims to provide a new dimension to the experience of appreciating bio-media art in the following two aspects:
Firstly, to offer a vivid experience of appreciation derived directly from living organisms present in front of the artwork. Traditional bio-media art often focuses on exhibition formats centered around archives such as photographs and videos of artworks. However, this exhibition emphasizes confrontation with the materiality and existence of living organisms, highlighting their dual nature as living beings and artworks.
Secondly, to explore the relationship with living organisms as "companion species," who have been long-term partners in the artistic production process. In artistic practices that incorporate biological perspectives and techniques, knowledge and skills related to the handled organisms are crucial. Moreover, the flow of time in artwork production differs significantly due to biological processes such as growth, decay, and generational transitions. In bio-media art, the time and memories shared with other species until reaching the artwork, as a result, are often hidden.
Over the history of more than 15 years, metaPhorest has seen many artists discover and build relationships with living creatures that become their companion species. This exhibition aims to approach the aftermath of such processes by presenting experimental records and field notes alongside the artwork.
Schedule | Jul 6 (Sat) 2024-Jul 28 (Sun) 2024 Opening Hours Information
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| Fee | ¥500 | ||||
| Venue | Whitehouse https://7768697465686f757365.com/  | ||||
| Location | 1-1-8 Hyakunin-cho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 169-0073 | ||||
| Access | 3 minute walk from the North exit of Seibu-shinjuku Station on the Seibu Shinjuku line, 6 minute walk from Shin-Okubo Station on the JR Yamanote line, 6 minute walk from the South exit of Okubo Station on the JR Chuo Sobu line, 10 minute walk from exit A1 at Higashi-shinjuku Station on the Fukutoshin or Toei Oedo line. | ||||
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