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Artist in Residence Programme

Art and scientific research have several things in common. Artists and researchers investigate the nature of our presence in the world, push boundaries in knowledge and technology, and venture into the unexplored. The questions our researchers study naturally provide inspiration for artistic inquiry, which in turn can offer a fresh perspective of the scientific endeavour. Both disciplines require creativity, curiosity, and imagination, combined with scrutiny, technique and determination.

IRB Barcelona's Artist in Residency Programme aims to connect artists with an interest in interdisciplinary science with the wide range of research, scientists, data and infrastructure available at the Institute. It provides a unique opportunity for artists to immerse themselves in the IRB Barcelona community for a free exchange of ideas and to explore, learn, and form relationships with our scientists and stakeholders. The programme seeks to provide time and space for reflection and inspiration for artists and scientists alike.

CLOSED call

Artist in residence programme

CLOSED CALL

Artist in residence programme

Application deadline 31 January 2024

Please submit your application through the following form

Address any enquiries to art@irbbarcelona.org.

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The annual call opens in the fall for artists wishing to participate in the Artist in Residence Programme of the following year. We look for professional artists, with a genuine interest in science who wish to further their art by working alongside our scientists to gain insight and perspective into cutting-edge research in the biomedical sciences. Applications from artists from any discipline are welcome.

Proposals should be focused on a specific theme involving interactions with our researchers, which cover a wide range of disciplines within the life sciences. Read the detailed Terms and conditions. Now the call is closed.

Address any enquiries to art@irbbarcelona.org.

 

 

The call to participate in the Artist in Residence Programme 2024 is already open. We look for professional artists, with a genuine interest in science who wish to further their art by working alongside our scientists to gain insight and perspective into cutting-edge research in the biomedical sciences. Applications from artists from any discipline are welcome

Proposals should be focused on a specific theme involving interactions with our researchers, which cover a wide range of disciplines within the life sciences. Read the detailed Terms and conditions.

Address any enquiries to art@irbbarcelona.org.

 

 

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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE 2023
Toni Aranda

https://www.instagram.com/toniaranda

Born in 1990 in Terrassa, Toni Aranda is an emerging figure at the crossroads of science, art, and design. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Biology and a Master's in Cytogenetics and Reproductive Biology and earned his Doctorate in Cellular Biology with distinction from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona in 2021.

Despite his formal education in the sciences and as a life-long lover of art and design, Toni co-founded SHOOK Studio in 2018, a groundbreaking initiative that leverages art and design to democratize scientific knowledge access. His journey into the realm of 3D art began when he secured a Creative Mentorship in 3D in 2020, sponsored by the prestigious OFFF Festival and Adobe. The fruits of this endeavour were showcased at the 2021 OFFF Festival in Barcelona.

Toni is a fervent advocate for the convergence of arts, science, design, and technology. He crafts awe-inspiring pieces that both inspire and educate, harnessing cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and 3D art. Since 2020, he has been an active participant and presenter at  festivals like Sónar+D, OFFF, and Eufònic, where he explores the intersections of scientific communication through the means of art and emerging media and technologies. He has also lectured on the role of visual communication in science at institutions such as Linnaeus University (Sweden) and has led workshops and training sessions on the use of AI and new media in creative environments of the fashion industry.

As the new Artist in Residence at IRB Barcelona, Toni continues to push the boundaries of interdisciplinary collaboration. His work aims to resonate with audiences worldwide, sparking curiosity and fostering a deeper appreciation for the symbiotic relationship between art, design, and science.

"I feel honored to be the new artist in residence at IRB Barcelona and I'm really excited about being fully immersed in the Institute and getting to know the research and the people behind it. It's particularly interesting (and kind of funny) to go back and experience research from the point of view of the observer, instead of being the one doing it. My scientific background and experiences often serve to inspire my artistic exploration, but through this opportunity, I'll switch the perspective and bring a new light to my artistic expression around new fields of scientific research."

 

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