---
title: Biophilium
description: >-
  A Canadian artist-run residency pairing artists with scientists to study
  wildlife, ecology and death.
url: 'https://www.artsume.com/o/biophilium'
type: organization
createdAt: '2026-03-30'
updatedAt: '2026-10-11'
organizationType: Company / business
location: 'Chelsea, QC, Canada'
website: 'https://www.artayatana.com/'
yearFounded: 2026
---

# Biophilium

*Company / business • Chelsea, QC, Canada*

## About

A Canadian artist-run residency pairing artists with scientists to study wildlife, ecology and death.

The Biophilium, formerly the Ayatana Artists' Research Program, is a Canadian artist-run residency that encourages artists to engage with wildlife, ecology and death. Its programs pair artists with researchers from international laboratories, wildlife centres and museum archives through two-week thematic online study seminars, supported by artist talks, studio visits and workshops.

Since 2014 the organization has also run in-person field expeditions, site-specific installations, exhibitions, publications and an anthology of artists' books. It also hosts free online community meetings, including a book club and a monthly brain club for artists.

## Details

- **Founded:** 2026
- **Location:** Chelsea, QC, Canada
- **Website:** https://www.artayatana.com/
- **Social Media:** instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.biophilium/?hl=en, bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/biophilium.bsky.social

## Programs

View current programs from Biophilium on Artsume: https://www.artsume.com/o/biophilium