In a surreal fusion of biology and art, scientists extracted cells from the brain of a dead avant-garde composer to generate entirely new music, pushing the boundaries of creativity and neurological research simultaneously.

Encased in 20 brass plates at the Art Gallery of Western Australia, Lucier’s “mini-brain” emits pulses that create immersive sonic waves—so alive, the team wonders if it can learn. This mind-bending “Revivification” project has become a viral avant-garde sensation.