MMEDIA 1A03 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Computer Mouse, Edward Steichen, Bioart
9 Dec 2017
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Concept of crossing over biological concepts with art and living matters, new form of medium. Radical shift away from conventional art media. Questions the controversial biotechnologies used in art (enabled by artistic mediation) and bioethical concerns (refers to ethical concerns regarding biotechnologies and its practical, clinical use) Criticism surrounds bio-art especially more intense forms of it such as the chimeric geep and ear mouse (graphic ahhh) This article wants readers to recognize bioart as a crucial intervention and contributes to bringing biotechnologies to a more general public. Marc quinn is an artist who used the sperm cells of another person to produce a. Portrait which is basically a sample of the cell"s culture on an agar plate. He wants to show abstract portraits as a metaphor to decrease prejudice against physical characteristics. Also raises new concerns about genetic discrimination (e. g. insurance company asks for genetic profile to determine if prone to certain diseases)
