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Super-organism

By Anna Dumitriu 2015

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Super-organism is an ongoing series of artworks investigating the human microbiome by Anna Dumitriu and Alex May. It currently comprises a full body interactive installation and participatory workshop commissioned by Cinekid Festival in Amsterdam, and a video installation “Super-organism: The Living Microbiome” commissioned by The Wellcome Collection for The Evening Standard “1000” award ceremony at The Francis Crick Institute and “The Human Super-organism” commssioned by Eden Project which focusses on the bacteria from the hands as part of their permanent exhibition “Invisible You: The Human Microbiome”. It is possible to commission new bespoke versions of the work for permanent or short term installation.
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