Madeline Schwartzman's 'Alive' Explores Radical Life at the Intersection of Biology and Technology
Madeline Schwartzman's upcoming book, "Alive," is set to be published by Thames & Hudson in 2025. This 256-page work, with ISBN 978-0500026861, is divided into seven sections: New Embodiment, Chimera, Cellular Packages, Biomimicry, Change of State, Phantasia, and Algorithmic Futures. The foreword is penned by science fiction writer Edward Ashton. "Alive" builds on themes from Schwartzman's earlier publications, "See Yourself Sensing" and "See Yourself X," and examines the interplay between organic matter and technology, drawing on projects from various decades, primarily recent ones.
Key facts
- Madeline Schwartzman's book 'Alive' is published by Thames & Hudson in 2025.
- The book has 256 pages and ISBN 978-0500026861.
- It is organized into seven sections: New Embodiment, Chimera, Cellular Packages, Biomimicry, Change of State, Phantasia, and Algorithmic Futures.
- The foreword is written by science fiction author Edward Ashton.
- The book continues themes from Schwartzman's previous books 'See Yourself Sensing' and 'See Yourself X'.
- Projects span several decades, though predominantly recent.
- The book explores combinations of organic matter and technology in various ways.
Entities
Artists
- Madeline Schwartzman
Institutions
- Thames & Hudson
Locations
- UK