GMU:BioArt Forum/Growing, Shaping and Living (with) Microalgae

Workshop Growing, Forming and Living (with) Microalgae with Johann Bauerfeind

Scheduled for 04/12/2023 and 04/13/2023.

In this workshop, participants will learn how to culture microalgae by crafting an ideal environment for microbial cultures. They will also acquire basic microbiological and biotechnological skills essential for working with cyanobacteria Nostoc, also known as blue-green algae. By the end of the workshop, participants will have a solid understanding of microalgae cultivation and its potential applications in interactive art projects.

Johann Bauerfeind has a master’s degree in life science engineering from HTW Berlin – University of Applied Sciences. He is the founder of Solaga, a start-up in the centre of Berlin that cultivates algae for air purification.

Program

Day 1

9:00am - 9:30am: Introduction to the Workshop (Presentation)
9:30am - 10:30am: Overview of Algae and Microalgae (Interactive Presentation)
10:30am - 11:00am: Overview of selected art and design works interacting with algae
11:00am - 12:00pm: Cultivating Microalgae in Water (Presentation & Experiment)
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Lunch
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Cultivating Microalgae in the Air (Presentation & Experiment)
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Limitation in Working with Microalgae (Interactive Presentation)
3:00pm - 4:00pm: Break
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Hacking Microalgae - Working with Microalgae (continued)

Day 2

9:00am - 10:00am: Working with Microalgae (continued)
10:00am - 11:00am: Working with Microalgae (continued)
11:00am - 12:00pm: Microalgae from a commercial perspective - Perspectives (Presentation)
12:00pm - 1:00pm: Working with Microalgae (continued)
1:00pm - 2:00pm: Lunch
2:00pm - 3:00pm: Working with Microalgae (continued)
3:00pm - 4:00pm: Documentation
4:00pm - 5:00pm: Wrap-up and Q&A