Radiotrophic senctuary
Link: https://ars.electronica.art/hope/en/radiotrophic-sanctuary/
The Radiotrophic Sanctuary is an embodied infrastructure for interspecific cooperation in which a unique ecosystem is being established with the purpose of connecting and supporting at least two biological species, i.e. fungi and humans. We have opted for radiotrophic fungi, which have the ability to protect the visitors from radiation, as well as species of fungi protecting the materials on which they grow.
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Credits:
Artists, and researchers: Saša Spačal, Luka Murovec, Marko Vivoda
Scientists: Dr. Prof. Nina Gunde Cimerman, Dr. Prof. Polona Zalar, Doc. Ana Gubenšek
Production: Pina, Innorenew, Faculty of Biotechnology Ljubljana, HEKA, Ministry of Culture Slovenia, Zavod projekt ATOL