Emergence: Art from Life
When
Time
Tuesday-Sunday 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where
Price
Free; RSVP Required
Still image of a human lacrimal gland organoid. Blue shows a cell nucleus. Red shows a tear protein called lipocalin 2 (LCN2). Green shows a water channel by which water is secreted by the gland. Photo credit: Dr. Marie Bannier Hélaouët, ©: 2021 Hubrecht Institute.
Opening Weekend: October 12-13, 2024
About
Emergence: Art from Life is singular among PST ART exhibitions for its presentation of living biological artworks and projects created in collaboration with a global cohort of synthetic biologists and medical researchers. Visitors will encounter human bones grown from synthetic mother-of-pearl; objects dyed with bioengineered indigo pigment; and living, microscopic human tear glands that cry. These works invite us to consider what it means to be human now: our aspirations, follies, entanglements, and impacts on symbiotic life forms, each other, and the planet.
“We all have a stake in our biological futures,” says exhibition curator Stacy Switzer, “and this is the conversation of Emergence. How do we want to live, and how can we connect more deeply with each other around this question?” Contributors to the exhibition and catalog include cancer researchers, choreographers, sculptors, designers, Afrofuturist scholars, STEAM educators, community and DIY-bio advocates, and biopolicy leaders. Emergence is part of PST ART: Art & Science Collide presented by Getty and runs from October 8th to December 15th. Visit us on October 12-13 to meet with the artists, scientists, curators, and collaborators who brought this exhibition to life.
Explore Emergence: Art from Life, presented by Fathomers, at fathomers.org/emergence. RSVP for opening weekend through Eventbrite here.
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Things To Know
About PST ART: Art & Science Collide
Emergence is among more than 70 exhibitions and programs presented as part of PST ART. PST ART: Art & Science Collide, the latest edition of this landmark regional event explores the intersections of art and science, both past and present. PST ART is presented by Getty. For more information about PST ART: Art & Science Collide, please visit pst.art.
Accessibility
We strive to host inclusive, accessible events that enable all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, to engage fully. To be respectful of those with allergies and environmental sensitivities, we ask that you please refrain from wearing strong fragrances. To request an accommodation or for inquiries about accessibility, please contact info@jaccc.org.
Plan Your Visit
JACCC is a 7-minute walk from the L.A. Metro Rail's Little Tokyo/Arts District Station, which connects to both the A and E lines via the Regional Connector.
For additional transportation options and parking details, check out Go Little Tokyo's Guide to the area here.