02.08.2017 - 23.9.2017
BLOOD:
ATTRACT AND REPEL
The alluring mystery of blood has fascinated scientists and artists for centuries. From biological fluid to artistic medium, Blood: Attract & Repel was a powerful collision of arts and science that took you on a journey of scientific discovery, social taboo and self-identity.
Part exhibition, part experiment, the season was curated for the curious and was definitely not for the faint-hearted.
Curators
Rose Hiscock, Director, Science Gallery Melbourne
Dr Ryan Jefferies, Creative Director, Science Gallery Melbourne
Prof Sharon Lewin, Director, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity
A/Prof David Prior, Cardiologist, St Vincent’s Hospital
Prof Paul Monagle, Haematologist, Royal Melbourne Children’s Hospital
Dr Peta Clancy, Artist
Robert Walton, Lecturer and Artist, Victorian College of the Arts, The University of Melbourne
Exhibition Video
Artworks
Despite being a biological process crucial for continuing life, menstruation remains a strong cultural taboo.
Can we scientifically define a race? And what social consequences has defining racial identity caused?
Can blood be made into plastic? And would you want to touch an object made from HIV+ blood?
Blood Equality highlights the US and UK legislation around blood donation from sexually active gay…