Stefania Migliorati's Cyborg Animals Question Nature and Biotechnology
Stefania Migliorati, an artist from Clusone born in 1977 and currently based in Berlin, is showcasing her solo exhibition "Il giardino degli animali bionici" at Sutura in Turin, an establishment created by Virginia Moniaci. The exhibition features illustrations of animal-cyborg hybrids, intertwining scientific perspectives with artistic expression, while exploring themes of synanthropy and de-extinction. It prompts discussions on human influence in nature, particularly through genetic engineering aimed at reviving extinct species like the Toxodon, which vanished 16,000 years ago. Additionally, it draws on philosopher Donna Haraway's concept of nature as a communal realm and medieval bestiaries. The exhibition is particularly relevant as it contemplates the unusual behavior of the Marsican brown bear, engaging with the philosophical discourse surrounding the redefinition of nature and the boundary between the natural and artificial.
Key facts
- Stefania Migliorati's exhibition is at Sutura in Turin, under the porticoes of via Sacchi.
- Sutura was founded by Virginia Moniaci nearly a year ago to explore health and culture.
- The exhibition features drawings of animal-cyborgs, some printed in color, others hand-drawn with pencil and watercolors.
- Migliorati's research addresses synanthropy and de-extinction.
- The Toxodon, extinct about 16,000 years ago, is depicted in the show.
- The work references Donna Haraway's concept of nature as a 'common place'.
- Recent incidents involving the Marsican brown bear highlight the urgency of the topic.
- Migliorati balances scientific, conceptual, and visual approaches.
Entities
Artists
- Stefania Migliorati
- Virginia Moniaci
- Donna Haraway
- Emanuele Coccia
Institutions
- Sutura
- Artribune
Locations
- Turin
- via Sacchi
- Italy
- Clusone
- Berlin
- Germany