Art + Science Now

A global overview of the ways in which contemporary artists are using science as muse, newly available in paperback ''Fascinating . the artists/scientists in this book show that good art and good science are not so very different, and that when they fi nd their niche, their joining can make something powerful, interesting and beautiful'' The Art Book Art + Science Now shows how some of the world''s most dynamic art is being produced not in museums, galleries and studios but in the laboratory, where artists probe cultural, philosophical and social questions connected with scientific and technological advances. Featuring the work of around 250 artists from around the world, it presents a broad range of projects, from body art to bioengineering of plants and insects, from music, dance and computer-controlled video performances to large-scale visual and sound installations. This comprehensive guide to contemporary art inspired or driven by scientific innovation points to intriguing new directions for the visual arts and traces a key strand in 21st-century aesthetics.