october 06, 2023 - Museion

Museion presents: Thomas Feuerstein METABOLICA (Moby Dick) an exhibition in collaboration with NOI Techpark

METABOLICA (Moby Dick) takes place in the framework of HOPE, an exhibition on view at #museion from 30.09.23 to 25.02.2024, curated by Bart van der Heide and Leonie Radine in collaboration with DeForrest Brown, Jr.

Bolzano, September 20, 2023. #museion presents the exhibition METABOLICA (Moby Dick) by #thomasfeuerstein within the framework of HOPE, the third chapter of the TECHNO HUMANITIES research project. Located in the historical crane hall of NOI Techpark the monumental installation is realized in cooperation with and at NOI to enhance the collaboration between art and science.

Amid research labs and offices, based on the chemical and biological interactions of bacteria, Feuerstein’s extensive installation METABOLICA (Moby Dick) creates a post-industrial and factory-like metabolism.

Algae and bacteria will be at work here producing a new material for art based on biological processes and obtained through photosynthesis via a kilometer-long system of tubes. The entire factory is powered by a sculptural photobioreactor whose shape recalls that of a submarine or a whale. In terms of content and visuals, in his sci-fi setting, Feuerstein draws on elements as diverse as the history of whaling, the age of petrochemicals, and future scenarios involving bioeconomic resources.

The artist’s investigations of new regenerative practices at the interface between art and science echo the research into energy systems, sustainable buildings & neighborhoods, and water technologies carried out at NOI, South Tyrol’s growing innovation district.

Further information in the press release to download