Third Nature? in Bonn: Art and Science Discuss Synthetic Life
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Third Nature? When Art and Science Discuss Synthetic Life
What happens when life is not only changed but deliberately designed? The dialogue forum Third Nature? Synthetic Life Design in Art and Ethics invites you to the Bonn Art Museum on October 14, 2026. In the auditorium, art, philosophy, theology, ethics, and natural sciences converge, opening a transdisciplinary perspective on the future of life.
An Evening Between Art, Ethics, and Biotechnology
The event combines presentations, lectures, and discussions into an extraordinary experience. The central question is what a third nature might be and how the boundary between nature and artifact shifts through synthetic biology. The calm atmosphere of the art museum provides the perfect setting for focused thoughts, surprising perspectives, and open exchanges.
Two Lectures, Many New Perspectives
Prof. Dr. Anna Smajdor from the University of Oslo will speak about the ethics and aesthetics of creating synthetic life. The multidisciplinary artist Prof. Andreas Greiner will focus on the relationship between art, nature, and designed life forms in his contribution Billions of Heartbeats, One Nature. Both impulses combine scientific expertise with aesthetic experience.
The Panel Discussion as a Climax
In the following conversation and panel discussion, participants will delve into key questions: What responsibilities arise from new biotechnologies? What roles do art, philosophy, theology, and natural sciences play in public debates? And how does the design of synthetic life change creative practice? Among those present will be Anna Smajdor, Andreas Greiner, Prof. Dr. Boas Pucker, and Prof. Dr. Matthias Braun. The discussion will be moderated, among others, by Dr. Aurélie Halsband and Dr. Hauke Ohls.
Transdisciplinary Event Management with Scientific Depth
The dialogue forum is organized by the Transdisciplinary Research Area Individuals, Institutions, and Societies at the University of Bonn, in collaboration with the German Reference Center for Ethics in the Biological Sciences, the Bonn Institute of Art History, and the Bonn Art Museum. The event planning combines scientific precision with accessible communication aimed at adults, art enthusiasts, students, and anyone who wants to actively consider societal questions about the future.
Free Admission and Event in English
Admission is free. Registration is recommended, but according to the event information, it is not mandatory. The event will be conducted in English and will last about an hour and 45 minutes. Interested participants will experience an evening that goes beyond abstract concepts, posing concrete questions about responsibility, design, and the boundaries of the human-made.
Conclusion: A Space for Thought about the Future of Life
Third Nature? promises a special event atmosphere at the Bonn Art Museum: two concise lectures, a high-profile panel, and a topic that affects both art and society. For those who want to not only follow the debate on synthetic life, biotechnology, and the future of human responsibility but also experience it live, this offers an inspiring evening with scientific depth and artistic openness.
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