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The perfect Kilpisjärvi suitcase for the anxious traveler
The prospect of traveling to Lapland may seem daunting to a city dweller living outside the Nordic countries. To help you prepare, here are a few tips from a fellow city dweller who had never traveled to the far north.
Guest post | Jérôme Le Mest | 24 March 2023
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Screenwriting in Kilpisjärvi
As a screenwriter, I came to Kilpisjärvi to better understand the experience of the locals, scientists and researchers at this station in the heart of Lapland. My goal was to document their stories and emotions to inspire my TV series project – one detail at a time.
Guest post | Jérôme Le Mest | 24 March 2023
Bioart Society is looking for an Artistic Director
The Bioart Society is looking for an Artistic Director. Deadline for applications Sunday 16th April 2023.
15 March 2023
#BioFacts / #RestorativePractices
WORKSHOP – MAKING FISH LEATHER
7 — 9 Mar 2023
A fish leather workshop hosted by Hanna Kaisa Vainio and Christina Stadlbauer, taking place in March at Kuusiluoto, Helsinki.
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Synthetic landscapes of vibrant matter
Oscar Martín presents a parallel sound work that he conceptualised and pre-produced during an Ars Bioarctica residency at the Kilpisjärvi Biological Station.
Guest post | Oscar Martin | 7 March 2023
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2020: The Walk
2020: The Walk is an art and activist project during which Marta Moreno Muñoz and Oscar Martín travelled from Granada to Helsinki mostly on foot. The project ended at Kilpisjärvi Biological Station where Moreno Muñoz and Martín spent two weeks in Ars Bioarctica residency.
Guest post | 2020: The Walk | 15 February 2023
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13 artists and practitioners selected for Ars Bioarctica residency
A diverse and multidisciplinary group of fellows selected for Ars Bioarctica residency for 2023.
18 January 2023
Looking Back on 2022
With another year passing in a flash, it is time to reflect on the phenomenal year of 2022 at Bioart Society.
23 December 2022
#TokyoArt&ScienceResearchResidency
Odour, au revoir
Aaro Murphy writes about his experiences in the Tokyo Art & Science Research Residency. Murphy had his residency in autumn 2022. This is his fourth and final blog entry.
Guest post | Aaro Murphy | 21 December 2022
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A rose by any other name would smell as sweet?
Aaro Murphy writes about his experiences in the Tokyo Art & Science Research Residency. Murphy had his residency in autumn 2022. This is his third blog entry.
Guest post | Aaro Murphy | 19 December 2022
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Magnetotactic bacteria and ferromagnetic rocks
Artist and researcher Ruta Spelskyte spent her Ars Bioarctica residency collecting sediments in the hope to find magnetotactic bacteria.
Guest post | Ruta Spelskyte | 16 December 2022
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Enginereed aromas and the smell of home
Aaro Murphy writes about his experiences in the Tokyo Art & Science Research Residency. Murphy had his residency in autumn 2022. This is his second blog entry.
Guest post | Aaro Murphy | 14 December 2022