About

Ivan Henriques

Ivan Henriques is an environmentalist, transdisciplinary artist and researcher working in multimedia installations examining systems. He explores in his works hybrids of living and non-living systems creating novel approaches to investigate endangered and inhospitable ecosystems. Throughout his works he develops ways to enhance the communication between humans, other living organisms and the environment. He considers nature as inspiration and a necessary drive for the development of the technological world.

Henriques is the coordinator of interdisciplinary research groups as Hybrid Forms Lab and the mobile residency program EME (Estúdio Móvel Experimental, since 2008). His works are exhibited internationally, participating in festivals, residencies and talks.

Some relevant prizes and exhibitions are: NWO – Smart Cities & Research Through Design Award together with a network of universities, respectively in 2019~20 and 2017~18, Stimuleringsfonds Talent Award, Proven Talent Award from Mondriaan Fonds, New Face Award from the 18th Japan Media Arts Festival and the Honorary Mention for the [next] Idea, Ars Electronica from 2014 until 2016. He was nominated for the Genomic Awards 2012 – DA4GA (NL), and lately exhibited at Bozar Institute (BE), the Salone Internazionale de Milano (IT), ISEA RUHR in Dortmund (DE), FILE- SP (BR) amongst other exhibitions and festivals. His artworks are part of relevant art/new media institutions. Currently Henriques teaches the intersections of art/design/science for students of the Autonomous Practice at Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam and researcher in biobased design and art at the same institution.