Oron Catts

Oron Catts is an Associate Professor and Academic Lead at the Institute of Advanced Studies, University of Western Australia, overseeing SymbioticA, a biological art research center. Previously, he directed SymbioticA within the School of Human Sciences and held visiting roles at Harvard Medical School, Stanford University, and the Royal College of Arts. His work bridges art, biology, and ethics, notably through the Tissue Culture and Art Project, which pioneered biological art. He has curated exhibitions globally, with works featured in MoMA, Mori Art Museum, and Ars Electronica.

• Education: MA in Visual Arts (Curtin University, 2003), BA in Product Design (Curtin University, 1996)

Research focuses on life’s evolving definitions, bioethics, and future food systems. Collaborations with scientists and artists explore tissue engineering, ecological art, and new media. Awards include the Prix Ars Electronica Golden Nica (2007) and WA Premier Science Award (2008).

Grants: Includes ARC funding for studies on automated labor and synthetic biology. Lab affiliations: SymbioticA and Biofilia (Aalto University).