In 2010, the Prix Ars Electronica jury recognised “EAR ON ARM” by Stelarc (Hybrid Art) with the Golden Nica. Explore 1 other work by Stelarc below.
The “EXTRA EAR” was first imaged in 1997 on the side of the head. But this location was not an anatomically safe site and no surgical assistance was found to make it physically possible. In 2003, an alternate approach was taken, growing small replicas of my ear using living cells.
About Stelarc
Stelarc (AUS) explores alternate anatomical architectures. He has performed with a THIRD HAND, STOMACH SCULPTURE and EXOSKELETON, a 6-legged robot. FRACTAL FLESH remotely actuates the body with electrical stimulation.
Programme information from Prix Ars Electronica Archive. Short excerpt quoted for reference; see the original page for full text, images and credits.