Affiliation:
1. Institute of Microbiology and Microbial Biotechnology, Department of Biotechnology, University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences, Vienna (BOKU) , 1190 Vienna , Austria
2. Austrian Centre of Industrial Biotechnology (acib GmbH) , 1190 Vienna , Austria
Abstract
Abstract
In this article we explore the intersection of science and art through a collaboration between us scientists and the bioartists Anna Dimitriu and Alex May, focusing on the interface of yeast biotechnology and art. The collaboration, originally initiated in 2018, resulted in three major artworks: CULTURE, depicting the evolution of yeast and human societies; FERMENTING FUTURES, illustrating a synthetic autotrophic yeast and its link to lactic acid production; and WOOD SPIRIT—AMBER ACID, inspired by the VIVALDI project targeting CO2 reduction to methanol. We emphasize the reciprocal nature of the collaboration, detailing the scientific insights gained and the impact of artistic perspectives on us as researchers. We also highlight the historical connection between art and science, particularly in the Renaissance periods, and underscore the educational value of integrating art into science not only to support public engagement and science dissemination, but also to widen our own perceptions in our research.
Funder
Horizon 2020
Federal Ministry for Digital and Economic Affairs
Styrian Business Promotion Agency
Standortagentur Tirol
Technology Agency of the City of Vienna
Austrian Science Fund
Publisher
Oxford University Press (OUP)
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