Mori Art Museum: Synthetic Bio-Futures

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"An intriguing synthesis of lab science and creative practice, illustrating how the boundary between human biological form and machine-made materials is dissolving."

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Hosted at the Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, Synthetic Bio-Futures is an interdisciplinary exhibition that investigates the evolving bio-future of the human body. Running from May 15 to November 15, 2026, the exhibition explores the intersection of biology and creative practice. Through works developed in collaboration with biologists, the display features speculative prosthetics, lab-grown structures, and interactive installations designed to provoke critical thinking about our technological trajectory. By challenging the boundaries between the natural and the artificial, these works interrogate the ethical and aesthetic consequences of modern bio-technological interventions. Visitors are invited to examine these advancements not merely as scientific achievements, but as profound cultural shifts. The exhibition serves as a vital platform for questioning what it means to be human in an era of unprecedented genetic and physical modification, encouraging viewers to contemplate the future landscape of our species.