transgenic art

Transgenic art, also known as bio art, is a form of art that uses genetically engineered organisms. This field was pioneered by artist Eduardo Kac, who explored the use of transgenic organisms in his work, such as a genetically engineered fluorescent dog and a rabbit engineered to express a green fluorescent protein.1

The term "transgenic" refers to an organism or cell into which genes from another species have been incorporated. These added genes, called transgenes, become a permanent part of the organism's genome and can be passed to offspring. This technology allows for the creation of "designer organisms" with specific traits, such as plants engineered to resist pests or herbicides. Transgenic art raises ethical questions and sparks dialogue about the use of genetically modified organisms in creative expression.231