We are excited to announce the artists selected for our residency program in response to MUSAE’s first open call. The focus of MUSAE is to provide companies with new forms of transdisciplinary collaboration, aimed at exploring future application scenarios for technologies in the domain of food.
Over the next 7 months, these artists will collaborate closely with GLUON to envision future scenarios for technology applications, particularly in the realms of artificial intelligence, wearables, and robotics, with a special focus on the interplay between food and health.
Here’s what they are working on:
Reimagining Food with AI — Chloé Rutzerveld
The project ‘Reimagining Food with AI: Pioneering Sustainable Culinary Experiences ‘aims to explore the potential of novel food ingredients produced through biotechnology, such as cellular agriculture and precision fermentation, with the assistance of AI tools. These ingredients include macro-nutrients (proteins, lipids, carbohydrates), micronutrients (vitamins), and dietary fiber produced by cells or micro-organisms like bacteria, fungi, yeast, or micro-algae. Currently, research mainly focuses on developing these biotechnology processes and testing base ingredients, as regulations, consumer habits, and risks limit the immediate implementation of entirely new food products.
Becoming with the M/Other — Lisa Mandemaker
Effective nutrition strategies during pregnancy require a paradigm shift towards holistic approaches that recognize the interconnectedness and vulnerability of the pregnant body. The concept of the holobiont emphasizes the symbiotic unit formed by the mother and baby, highlighting the co-metabolic nature of pregnancy. By considering the unique needs of the mother and symbiotic partners, nutrition strategies can promote the health and well-being of both, with long-term benefits for disease prevention and a healthier society. Speculative design offers opportunities to explore nutrition during pregnancy and the microbiome’s role in maternal and child health. Integrating wearables and AI can facilitate a holistic understanding of pregnancy and enable collaborative relationships within the assemblage, redefining the dynamics of nutrition and shaping transformative processes. This approach fosters cooperative coexistence, interaction, and growth within the holobiont community.
Food Beyond Food — Eleonora Ortolani
Food Beyond Food is a pioneering project that delves into the realm of unconventional food sources, aiming to transform, with the aid of microorganisms and technology, inedible material waste into nutritious and sustainable options for human consumption. By challenging preconceived notions of natural and synthetic, this project seeks to familiarise individuals to the untapped potential hidden within our environment, exploring the ethics and implications of introducing innovation in our food system, focussing on interaction and acceptance. Integrating the fields of biology, technology, and cooking techniques, my project not only aims to provide alternative food sources but also emphasizes the importance of education, engagement, and community involvement. By reshaping our relationship with what we perceive as inedible, we can pave the way for a future where sustainable and nourishing options abound, contributing to a more resilient and harmonious world.
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