Ryoji Ikeda showcases DNA-inspired art at Estonian National Museum exhibition

Japanese artist Ryoji Ikeda has opened a new exhibition at the Estonian National Museum in Tartu, celebrating the city as a 2024 European Capital of Culture. The show features two new works inspired by the DNA of 100,000 Estonians. The first piece, "the critical paths," is an audiovisual installation that visualizes genomic research on LED screens. The second, "vox aeterna," is Ikeda's first sound piece using the human voice, created with the Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir. The exhibition also includes Ikeda's earlier work, "data-verse," which transforms technical data into visual art. Ikeda emphasizes the interactive nature of his art, inviting visitors to engage and contribute to the experience.