So Kanno

Born in 1984, So Kanno is a media artist based in Berlin since 2013. He graduated from Musashino Art University and later from the Institute of Advanced Media Arts and Sciences (IAMAS). He currently serves as a Project Professor at Aichi University of the Arts in Japan.

Kanno’s artistic practice primarily revolves around robotics. His notable works include “Lasermice,” a swarm of robots designed to imitate the collective behavior of small animals, and “Kazokutchi,” a robotic host for digital artificial life represented as NFTs. Rather than pursuing perfect control typical of industrial robotics, Kanno explores unpredictability, emergence, and system errors. He intentionally designs systems that embrace and amplify these qualities. His practice spans installations, performances, and workshops, frequently utilizing his custom-built robots and often developed through collaborative efforts.