For this art-science deCYPher lab, the participants headed to Ghent for three days of immersive hands-on workshops, bringing together the art residencies of the deCYPher and Bioindustry4.0 projects.
The lab invited the 4 selected artists in residency alongside with 9 guest artists into scientific institutions and facilities that are part of deCYPher project to learn more about the project and processes, and explore how artistic and multidisciplinary approaches can play a role in moulding these.
It was organised with deCYPher’s partners from Biofaction, Bioart Society, Centre for Synthetic Biology at Universiteit Gent, ML6, Department of Bioscience at Wageningen University.
This exciting programme included hands-on workshops and lectures rich with insightful interactions and discussions. The participants used Ghent University’s lab to learn transforming bacteria, manipulating DNA and analysing plant metabolites. They also got into the process of machine learning at ML6.
Biofaction used this opportunity to connect two art-science projects, deCYPher lab and SPIKA from Mi-Hy, and spark conversations between people from different projects and disciplines by organizing an evening lecture by Rachel Armstrong and the Regenerative Architecture team. Participants were invited at KU Leuven for an introduction on living architecture.
Rachel Armstrong is the project leader of the European founded project Mi-Hy, where Biofaction is responsible for communication and outreach. Together with KU Leuven Living Architecture team she created the SPIKA installation, a working prototype for Triennale Milano in May 2025.
More informations and future events on deCYPher ART + SCIENCE page.
Find the full list of participants on deCYPher LinkedIn page.