As one of today’s visionary artists working at the vibrant intersection of art, science and new technology, the Paris-based German-Scottish artist-researcher Dana-Fiona Armour dives into the possibilities of sustainable symbiosis between species through her interdisciplinary works. Moving in between serious scientific data and the fantastical, Armour crafts immersive multimedia narrations that have a sci-fi look and feel yet make real scientific information accessible and engaging, inviting audiences to explore hypothetical futures. Her innovative sculptures and installations utilize unique materials and techniques to help us confront these imagined scenarios. Through her practice, Armour becomes an interpreter between humankind and other living beings, aiming to dissolve the boundaries between matter and species, envisioning new forms of symbiosis and addressing society’s dangerous alienation from nature.

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Recently, Armour received the 2024 Sigg Art Prize, a new award redefining the boundaries of artistic creation by focusing on contemporary art that incorporates artificial intelligence. The prize is awarded based on several criteria—technology integration, innovation and artistic impact, along with factors like engagement with social issues and diversity representation—and every entry receives a rigorous review by a committee that this year included acclaimed curator Nicolas Bourriaud; Joseph Fowler, head of art and culture at the World Economic Forum; philosopher and writer Anna Longo; curator and art critic Dominique Moulon; NFT and digital art collector Seedphrase; Sorbonne professor Antonio Somaini; independent curator Anne Stenn; and Gediminas Urbonas, director of MIT’s Art,........

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