[O-02] Why do organisms create biominerals? ~Advancement of science by blending of Art-thinking~

Sun. May 26, 2024 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM 101 (International Conference Hall, Makuhari Messe)

convener:Yuki Araki(Kanazawa University), Takashi Toyofuku(Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)), Yukiko Nagai(JAMSTEC), Chairperson:Takashi Toyofuku(Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (JAMSTEC)), Yukiko Nagai(JAMSTEC)

Biominerals have been used as indicators for biological classification and for estimating geological ages in the earth sciences. Recently, utilizing their aesthetic appeal and remarkable properties, innovative research has been conducted across various fields, including engineering, medicine, dentistry, agriculture, and fisheries. Simultaneously, biominerals have historically played a significant role in the field of art, serving as decorative items, ceremonial artifacts, and art supplies. Given that art and science have historically developed by interplay, incorporating the perspective, thinking, and expression of art into science will be beneficial for the further advancement of science and technology. In this session, we provide Art-thinking platform for dialogue between researchers and artists using biomineralization as a model case. We aim to explore opportunities for innovation by incorporating Art-thinking through dialogues on the topic of "Why do organisms create biominerals?" with experts in biomineralization, artists and designers specializing in the intersection of science and art, and citizens who provide an overarching perspective.

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Introduction (10:45 AM - 10:50 AM)

10:50 AM - 11:10 AM

[O02-01] The origin of life forms
- Starting from Leonardo's spiral that crosses art and science -

*Koichi WATANABE¹ (1.Fukushima University Faculty of Human Development and Culture)

11:10 AM - 11:25 AM

[O02-02] The Impact of Scientific Illustration in Chemosynthetic Fossil Communities; A Focus on Whale- and Wood-fall communities

*Asuka Seki¹, Robert Jenkins² (1.Graduate School of Natural Science and Technology, Kanazawa University , 2.School of Geosciences and Civil Engineering, College of Science and Engineering, Kanazawa University)

11:25 AM - 11:40 AM

[O02-03] The Contemporary Relationship between the Arts and Natural Sciences Research ”An Attempt at Dialogic Co-Generation”

*Shota ISHIDA¹, Daigo ISSHIKI¹, Shinji KAJITANI², Kenichi SAWAZAKI³, Masahiro TERADA³ (1.Kyoto University, 2.Tokyo University, 3.Reseach Institute for Humanity and Nature)

11:40 AM - 12:00 PM

[O02-04] Coprolites considered by the various perspectives: mineralization, art, and more.

*Kentaro Izumi¹ (1.Chiba University)