Science meets Art: During the International Biophysics Week 2024, the first Art&Science Day took place on March 21, 2024 at the Institute of Molecular Biosciences at University of Graz.
During this event, participants of all ages were invited to unfold their creativity at five hands-on stations, where they could experience research from a special perspective and get in touch with the researchers of our institute. A playful comic-biomembrane, phospholipid dancers, chromatography insects and many colorful molecule models were among the creations. The participants also built their own microscopes, which they then used to immerse themselves in the microscopic world of animals and tissues and present them as works of art.
The day was rounded off by two lectures on science design by Dr. Verena Resch under the motto "Make Science Beautiful" (https://luminous-lab.com) and by Dr. Ariane Pessentheiner on how to use comics to present complex content in a simple way.
The children and adults clearly had fun at this successful event and, in addition to great works of art, certainly took home some scientific insights.
