The Center for PostNatural History opened in its permanent exhibition facility in Pittsburgh earlier this month. The Center for PostNatural History (CPNH) is a center that is dedicated to the research and exhibition of lifeforms that have been altered by humans. The CPNH has examples of diorama, taxidermy, photography and living exhibits. Some exhibits have included engineered corn, Sea Monkeys, modified Chestnut Trees, and BioSteel Goats.
The center explores the intersection of humanity and biological sciences through changing and traveling exhibits. Currently on display is a poster series produced by the Center for Genomic Gastronomy which catalogues the diversity of genetically modified fruits and vegetables available in the US and European Union. Other exhibitions included a show about the transgenic mosquitos of Southern California, and a show that explored a selection of techniques and technologies that have been used to prevent organisms from reproducing. In May there will be an exhibit about the Svalbard Global Seed Vault which was produced by a group of American and Norwegian researchers who visited the worlds largest repository of domesticated food crop seeds.
There is a Center for PostNatural History Introduction Video that is worth checking out on Vimeo and if you happen to be in Pittsburgh, the Center for PostNatural History will be open Sundays 12-6 and also for select events. Appointments may be made by contacting the CPNH by email: [email protected].
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The Center for PostNatural History Website
Links:
The Center for PostNatural History Website
The Center for PostNatural History: An Introduction – Video