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Koen Vanmechelen: Exploring Bio-Cultural Diversity Through Art and Science Koen Vanmechelen (born August 26, 1965 in Sint-Truiden) is a Belgian artist whose groundbreaking work delves into the intricate relationship between biology and culture—a core concept he champions through his multifaceted artistic explorations. Initially drawn to photography and sculpture, Vanmechelen’s trajectory has evolved into an immersive investigation of b

io-cultural diversity, primarily centered around the domestic chicken (*Gallus gallus*) and its ancestral species, the red junglefowl. This fascination sparked a monumental project—the Cosmopolitan Chicken Project (CCP)—a collaborative endeavor uniting artists and scientists to breed a new chicken species embodying global genetic heritage. Early Influences: Vanmechelen’s artistic vision was profoundly shaped by Surrealist painters…