At King’s College London, the Synthetic Anatomy project is redefining how we think about the human body—by placing creativity at the centre of scientific learning. Hosted within King’s Culture’s Arts-Health programme, the project brings artists, designers, anatomists, and biomedical engineers into a shared space of experimentation.
Rather than viewing anatomy as a fixed, strictly scientific discipline, Synthetic Anatomy treats the body as a site for inquiry, imagination, and making. Students and collaborators work with digital modelling, 3D printing, and speculative design to produce anatomical forms that explore evolution, adaptation, and the future of the human body. These works challenge traditional representations and open up new conversations about health, identity, and embodiment.
The project embodies King’s commitment to interdisciplinary practice—where creative methods enhance scientific understanding and where artistic thinking becomes a catalyst for new forms of inquiry. Through exhibitions, workshops, and collaborative studio work, Synthetic Anatomy continues to demonstrate how art and science together can deepen our understanding of what the body is, and what it might become.