9. Bioethics and (Bio)Art

This chapter examines the intersection of BioArt and bioethics, showing how artistic practices that engage with living materials and biotechnologies can open up new ethical perspectives. BioArt challenges traditional boundaries between science and art by working with organisms, tissues, and biological processes, often raising provocative questions about the moral status of life forms and our responsibilities toward them. Rooted in post-humanist thought, it questions human exceptionalism and fosters reflection on our entanglements with other-than-human life. By involving audiences emotionally and intellectually, BioArt can influence personal ethical frameworks and contribute to public dialogue on emerging biotechnologies.