The intersection between biology, technology & art, and the use of biological systems and processes serve as a metaphor for the complex relationships between humans, nature and the digital world.

In the framework of the opening of THE ARTWORK AS A LIVING SYSTEM, a retrospective of the work of Christa Sommerer & Laurent Mignonneau, we invite you to a LASER Talk with the artists, joined by Dr. Elio Tuci.

The conference will be moderated by Alexandra Dementieva.

Dr. Elio Tuci is a researcher in the field of artificial life, with a focus on using robotic and computational models to understand the behaviour of biological systems. He has collaborated with artists on projects that explore the intersection of art, science, and technology.

LASER TALKS

Leonardo/ISAST LASER Talks are a program of international gatherings that bring artists, scientists, humanists and technologists together for informal presentations, performances and conversations with the wider public. The mission of LASER is to encourage contribution to the cultural environment of a region by fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and opportunities for community building. The LASER Talks Brussels are moderated and curated by Alexandra Dementieva and Edith Doove.

Photo credit: Sommerer & Laurent Mignonneau, A-Volve, Interactive Installation, 1995/2021
© ZKM | Center for Art and Media, photo: Jonas Zilius