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Ionat Zurr is an Associate Professor at the UWA Design School and academic coordinator of SymbioticA at the School of Human Sciences, University of Western Australia. A pioneer in Biological Art, she explores the aesthetic, ethical, and cultural implications of using living cells as an artistic medium.
- Key research areas: BioArt, Bioethics, Science Technology Society (STS) studies, Cultural studies, Synthetic biology
- Notable projects: Tissue Culture & Art Project, SymbioticA lab collaborations, thermobiopolitical installations
- Recognition: 2024 WA Screen Culture Awards, 2023 Prix Ars Electronica Award of Distinction, ARC Discovery Projects (2021)
Her work interrogates life-as-technology through provocative creations like tissue-engineered frog steaks and victimless leather. Zurr's research examines ontological boundaries, biopolitical frameworks, and the sustainability paradoxes of biological innovation. She has held visiting positions at Stanford University and Harvard Medical School's Tissue Engineering Lab.
Scientific Awards:
- WA Screen Culture Awards (2024)
- Prix Ars Electronica Artificial Intelligence & Life Art Award (2023)
- ARC Discovery Projects grant (2021)
- Visiting Faculty Fellowship, Royal College of Art (2016)
- Visiting Professor at Biofilia, Aalto University (2015)
Zurr actively engages in international collaborations, serving on boards of organizations like ACUADS and ISEA, while maintaining her practice-based research at the intersection of art, science, and ethics.
