BioArt / Environmental Science

Algae Kinetics

Launched in 2025, the initiative brings together 12 resident artists and researchers for a series of four intensive cycles over 12 months. Each cycle explores a specific theme — from bio-material innovation to urban environmental sensing and cultural data visualization.

MIT Media Lab, CERN Arts at CERN, University College London (UCL), Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Centre Pompidou

Physics / Sound Art

Quantum Music Lab

Translating quantum particle simulations into sound compositions, merging scientific data and musical experimentation.

MIT Media Lab, CERN Arts at CERN, University College London (UCL), Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Centre Pompidou

Urban Studies / Architecture / Data Visualization

VR Urban Futures

Immersive VR city model based on sensor data, exploring climate scenarios and social dynamics.

MIT Media Lab, CERN Arts at CERN, University College London (UCL), Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Centre Pompidou

Biology / Visual Art

Microbiome Portraits

Artists create portraits using human microbiome samples as pigments and generative algorithms.

MIT Media Lab, CERN Arts at CERN, University College London (UCL), Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Centre Pompidou

Materials Science / Design

Bio-Material Playground

Prototyping sustainable, biodegradable materials through hands-on workshops for designers and researchers.

MIT Media Lab, CERN Arts at CERN, University College London (UCL), Max Planck Institute for the History of Science, Centre Pompidou