Dr. WhiteFeather Hunter is the recipient of a SSHRC Knowledge Synthesis Grant to examine bioart in Canada as a complex, evolving field situated at the intersection of contemporary art, biological sciences, and critical theory.

Dr. Hunter will be responsible for mapping bioart practitioners, laboratories, residency programs, and institutional networks across Canada, while analyzing how bioart intersects with biotechnology, microbiology, biofabrication, and ecological practices. This work will include identifying gaps, barriers, and inequities in access to resources and infrastructure, as well as examining the ethical, political, and cultural dimensions of working with living systems. In doing so, Dr. Hunter will situate Canadian bioart practices within broader international contexts.

Read more here: https://criticalmediartstudio.com/dr-whitefeather-hunter-awarded-a-sshrc-knowledge-mobility-grant/