History, pastness and the postgenomic imaginary

Area of Science:

• Arts and Humanities
• Genomics
• Cultural Studies

Background:

• The postgenomic era redefines human identity through a biomedical lens.
• Artists and writers are engaging with these new conceptions of the human.

Purpose of the Study:

• To analyze how artists and poets respond to the postgenomic gaze.
• To explore how creative works extend and critique the 'postgenomic condition'.

Main Methods:

• Analysis of works by contemporary poets and rappers (e.g., Kendrick Lamar, Residente).
• Examination of artistic responses, including visual art (e.g., Marc Quinn).
• Interrogation of texts to understand aesthetic possibilities and critiques.

Main Results:

• Creative works expand and reimagine postgenomic identities.
• Artists and poets actively debate and build upon the concept of the postgenomic condition.
• These engagements offer a critique of biological determinism and explore new avenues for self-understanding.

Conclusions:

• Poetry and art provide a framework for navigating the complexities of the postgenomic era.
• Creative expression fosters innovation and critique within the postgenomic condition.
• Artistic responses demonstrate opportunities for expansion beyond genetic definitions of humanity.