Draft:Mert Akbal

Mert Akbal (born 4 December 1980 in Istanbul) is a visual artist and researcher living and working in Germany, known for their contributions in the fields of generative media art, cognitive sciences, and artificial intelligence. They work as a researcher and assistant professor at the University of Fine Arts Saar in Saarbruecken, Germany, as well as a former academic researcher and currently and associate at the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences.

Akbal's practice encompasses the creation of visual media art, which includes animated paintings, animations, and mapping projections. In addition to their artistic endeavors, Akbal is involved in research in interdisciplinary projects between art and cognitive sciences.

Akbal's artworks have gained international recognition, having been exhibited in various countries such as International Symposium on Electronic Arts 2018 in Durban South Africa and at the Center for Arts and Media Karlsruhe. Their work is also part of several collections and has been acquired by museums. This blend of artistic creativity and scientific inquiry positions Akbal at the intersection of art and technology, contributing to the evolving dialogue between these disciplines.