Dr. Ionat Zurr

Associate Professor

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Biography

Ionat Zurr is an artist researcher and a pioneer in the field of Biological Arts, serving as an Associate Professor in the Discipline of Fine Arts at the University of Western Australia. He is also the academic coordinator of SymbioticA at the School of Human Sciences. His studio functions as a laboratory where he works with living cells, creatively exploring the aesthetic, ethical, and cultural implications of life technology and its effects on bodies and ecologies. Zurr's collaborative projects have included growing mouse embryonic stem cells and creating tissue-engineered frog steaks, showcasing innovative sustainable solutions within the biological arts. His notable works have been exhibited in prestigious museums such as the Pompidou Centre in Paris, the Museum of Modern Art in New York, and the Mori Art Museum in Japan. Zurr has made significant contributions to diverse fields, influencing materials science, textile design, architecture, and ethics. He has also been a visiting scholar at Stanford University and a Research Fellow at Harvard Medical School, demonstrating his impact on both art and scientific discourse.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

2010-01-01 — Present

University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia

Teaching and researching in Biological Art and Fine Arts.

Awards

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Prix Ars Electronica

2023-06-12
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Visiting Faculty

2016-01-01

Requirements for University of Western Australia

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:2.8
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:82
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree in a relevant field Personal Statement Curriculum Vitae
Application Checklist
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  • English Language Proficiency Proof
  • Personal Statement
  • References
  • Proof of Identity
Specialization Notes

Requirements are standardized across the Graduate School for most Master by Coursework programs at UWA.