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Alex Andrix (artist) and Damien de Vienne (evolutionary biologist), authors of Throughout the Eras, organized a museum visit at @musee_des_confluences in Lyon for six people, using the prize money they received from the jury and audience favourite artwork in the Exhibition of Extreme Environments.
February 13, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Alex Andrix (artist) and Damien de Vienne (evolutionary biologist), authors of Throughout the Eras, organized a museum visit at @musee_des_confluences in Lyon for six people, using the prize money they received from the jury and audience favourite artwork in the Exhibition of Extreme Environments.
Streptomyces: The pinkest pink (2021)
At first glance, it looks like the trace of a kiss.
What you’re really seeing is Streptomyces, a soil bacterium whose claim to fame is making many of the antibiotics we rely on.
At first glance, it looks like the trace of a kiss.
What you’re really seeing is Streptomyces, a soil bacterium whose claim to fame is making many of the antibiotics we rely on.
February 11, 2026 at 10:55 AM
Streptomyces: The pinkest pink (2021)
At first glance, it looks like the trace of a kiss.
What you’re really seeing is Streptomyces, a soil bacterium whose claim to fame is making many of the antibiotics we rely on.
At first glance, it looks like the trace of a kiss.
What you’re really seeing is Streptomyces, a soil bacterium whose claim to fame is making many of the antibiotics we rely on.
Thirsty mozzy (2020)
For many of us, a mosquito is just part of a summer night.
For many of us, a mosquito is just part of a summer night.
February 4, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Thirsty mozzy (2020)
For many of us, a mosquito is just part of a summer night.
For many of us, a mosquito is just part of a summer night.
Beautiful Eye (2019)
What looks like an eye is actually a moment underground.
What looks like an eye is actually a moment underground.
January 28, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Beautiful Eye (2019)
What looks like an eye is actually a moment underground.
What looks like an eye is actually a moment underground.
Lonely in the Dark (2018)
What should be many has become just one. On the gravel bed of Lake Thun, a single European grayling embryo rests alone. Biologist Dr. David Nusbaumer (@kiwi___photography) chose this isolated view to reflect the drastic decline of the species.
What should be many has become just one. On the gravel bed of Lake Thun, a single European grayling embryo rests alone. Biologist Dr. David Nusbaumer (@kiwi___photography) chose this isolated view to reflect the drastic decline of the species.
January 21, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Lonely in the Dark (2018)
What should be many has become just one. On the gravel bed of Lake Thun, a single European grayling embryo rests alone. Biologist Dr. David Nusbaumer (@kiwi___photography) chose this isolated view to reflect the drastic decline of the species.
What should be many has become just one. On the gravel bed of Lake Thun, a single European grayling embryo rests alone. Biologist Dr. David Nusbaumer (@kiwi___photography) chose this isolated view to reflect the drastic decline of the species.
2017 Throwback: Crescent Moon 🌙
This isn’t a photograph of the moon.
It’s a glimpse into the living universe of human breast milk.
This isn’t a photograph of the moon.
It’s a glimpse into the living universe of human breast milk.
January 16, 2026 at 11:46 AM
2017 Throwback: Crescent Moon 🌙
This isn’t a photograph of the moon.
It’s a glimpse into the living universe of human breast milk.
This isn’t a photograph of the moon.
It’s a glimpse into the living universe of human breast milk.
Opening today at the Palais de Rumine in Lausanne: Moving Pictures
This photography exhibition brings together the work of 15 wildlife photographers who capture both the breathtaking beauty of nature and the devastating traces of human impact.
This photography exhibition brings together the work of 15 wildlife photographers who capture both the breathtaking beauty of nature and the devastating traces of human impact.
Exposition [MOVING PICTURES]
Exposition de photographes animaliers primés
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October 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Opening today at the Palais de Rumine in Lausanne: Moving Pictures
This photography exhibition brings together the work of 15 wildlife photographers who capture both the breathtaking beauty of nature and the devastating traces of human impact.
This photography exhibition brings together the work of 15 wildlife photographers who capture both the breathtaking beauty of nature and the devastating traces of human impact.
We would like to announce the 3 winners of this year’s public vote! We got a total of 142 ballots and every single artwork got at least 2 votes. Congratulations to all winners and thank you to every member of the audience who participated in this vote! 🥁🥁🥁
October 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
We would like to announce the 3 winners of this year’s public vote! We got a total of 142 ballots and every single artwork got at least 2 votes. Congratulations to all winners and thank you to every member of the audience who participated in this vote! 🥁🥁🥁
Although the exhibition at the Forum has now closed, our collaboration with ZEISS Microscopy continues as we reopen Extreme Environments at Géopolis (University of Lausanne) on October 24.
October 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Although the exhibition at the Forum has now closed, our collaboration with ZEISS Microscopy continues as we reopen Extreme Environments at Géopolis (University of Lausanne) on October 24.
Join our hands-on microscopy workshop on Saturday, October 11 | 13:00–16:00 🔬 It is open to everyone and kid-friendly. We are very lucky to count ZEISS (@zeiss_microscopy) in our sponsors, without whom this workshop would not be possible!
#microscopy #microscopyworkshop #scicomm
#microscopy #microscopyworkshop #scicomm
October 7, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Join our hands-on microscopy workshop on Saturday, October 11 | 13:00–16:00 🔬 It is open to everyone and kid-friendly. We are very lucky to count ZEISS (@zeiss_microscopy) in our sponsors, without whom this workshop would not be possible!
#microscopy #microscopyworkshop #scicomm
#microscopy #microscopyworkshop #scicomm
Join us for Hot Tables: at the Edge of Research - a “speed dating” style event with some of our extreme environment scientists. Hop in and out from table to table to learn about their research, what motivated them to explore the wilderness!
Info at figure1a.org/hot-tables-2025
Info at figure1a.org/hot-tables-2025
October 3, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Join us for Hot Tables: at the Edge of Research - a “speed dating” style event with some of our extreme environment scientists. Hop in and out from table to table to learn about their research, what motivated them to explore the wilderness!
Info at figure1a.org/hot-tables-2025
Info at figure1a.org/hot-tables-2025
TODAY!
We open EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS: Beyond Limits, a scientific art exhibition exploring creativity, life, and research in remote environments.
🗓 30.09 | 17h30📍 Forum de l’Hôtel de Ville | Place de la Palud 2, Lausanne.
We open EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS: Beyond Limits, a scientific art exhibition exploring creativity, life, and research in remote environments.
🗓 30.09 | 17h30📍 Forum de l’Hôtel de Ville | Place de la Palud 2, Lausanne.
September 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
TODAY!
We open EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS: Beyond Limits, a scientific art exhibition exploring creativity, life, and research in remote environments.
🗓 30.09 | 17h30📍 Forum de l’Hôtel de Ville | Place de la Palud 2, Lausanne.
We open EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS: Beyond Limits, a scientific art exhibition exploring creativity, life, and research in remote environments.
🗓 30.09 | 17h30📍 Forum de l’Hôtel de Ville | Place de la Palud 2, Lausanne.
The posters are out there in the world! Fresh off the press and making their way around town.
Have you spotted one yet? Let us know where you’ve seen them! 👀🖼️
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Poster by Aris Zenone
Have you spotted one yet? Let us know where you’ve seen them! 👀🖼️
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Poster by Aris Zenone
September 25, 2025 at 1:47 PM
The posters are out there in the world! Fresh off the press and making their way around town.
Have you spotted one yet? Let us know where you’ve seen them! 👀🖼️
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#scicomm #sciart #scientificart #sciartexhibit
Poster by Aris Zenone
Have you spotted one yet? Let us know where you’ve seen them! 👀🖼️
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#scicomm #sciart #scientificart #sciartexhibit
Poster by Aris Zenone
Join us for the vernissage of our exhibition “Extreme Environment” next Tuesday! There will be art, science and drinks. We are excited to welcome David and Marc from the collective Fragmentin and Stuart from AlpWISE who will give talks to broaden our horizons.
September 24, 2025 at 12:28 PM
Join us for the vernissage of our exhibition “Extreme Environment” next Tuesday! There will be art, science and drinks. We are excited to welcome David and Marc from the collective Fragmentin and Stuart from AlpWISE who will give talks to broaden our horizons.
[Figure 1.A.] est de retour en Valais en 2025! En partenariat avec la Murithienne et l'artiste Camille von Deschwanden, nous présentons notre nouvelle exposition collective «Fibres, Art & Sciences entrelacés» qui aura lieu à Vouvry. #artscientifique
— Vernissage le 19 septembre à 18h30 —
— Vernissage le 19 septembre à 18h30 —
September 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
[Figure 1.A.] est de retour en Valais en 2025! En partenariat avec la Murithienne et l'artiste Camille von Deschwanden, nous présentons notre nouvelle exposition collective «Fibres, Art & Sciences entrelacés» qui aura lieu à Vouvry. #artscientifique
— Vernissage le 19 septembre à 18h30 —
— Vernissage le 19 septembre à 18h30 —
Where to meet us this autumn?
We have two exhibitions coming up this month! Details below and on figure1a.org. Looking forward to welcoming you at the intersection of art and science!
We have two exhibitions coming up this month! Details below and on figure1a.org. Looking forward to welcoming you at the intersection of art and science!
Figure 1A
Figure 1A is an international science-art competition and exhibition that invites scientists to submit images of their research. Our goal is to bring science closer to the public by exploring its ar...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Where to meet us this autumn?
We have two exhibitions coming up this month! Details below and on figure1a.org. Looking forward to welcoming you at the intersection of art and science!
We have two exhibitions coming up this month! Details below and on figure1a.org. Looking forward to welcoming you at the intersection of art and science!
The countdown to the 2025 exhibition “Extreme Environments” begins now! And with it, we’re unveiling this year’s poster made by Aris Zenone.
🗓️ Mark your calendars, the exhibition opens on Sept 30 in Lausanne. We cannot wait for you to see this year’s incredible art pieces.
🗓️ Mark your calendars, the exhibition opens on Sept 30 in Lausanne. We cannot wait for you to see this year’s incredible art pieces.
August 29, 2025 at 11:21 AM
The countdown to the 2025 exhibition “Extreme Environments” begins now! And with it, we’re unveiling this year’s poster made by Aris Zenone.
🗓️ Mark your calendars, the exhibition opens on Sept 30 in Lausanne. We cannot wait for you to see this year’s incredible art pieces.
🗓️ Mark your calendars, the exhibition opens on Sept 30 in Lausanne. We cannot wait for you to see this year’s incredible art pieces.
MEET OUR TEAM ✨
We’re a collective of scientists, artists, communicators, and creatives based in Lausanne, working at the intersection of science and art.
We’re a collective of scientists, artists, communicators, and creatives based in Lausanne, working at the intersection of science and art.
August 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
MEET OUR TEAM ✨
We’re a collective of scientists, artists, communicators, and creatives based in Lausanne, working at the intersection of science and art.
We’re a collective of scientists, artists, communicators, and creatives based in Lausanne, working at the intersection of science and art.
MEET THE JURY 🔬🎨
Every year, a dedicated jury reviews submissions from around the world to shape the final exhibition. Some have been with us for years, others bring fresh perspectives for a single edition — all contribute their time, insight, and curiosity.
Please meet the ones on 2025 edition:
Every year, a dedicated jury reviews submissions from around the world to shape the final exhibition. Some have been with us for years, others bring fresh perspectives for a single edition — all contribute their time, insight, and curiosity.
Please meet the ones on 2025 edition:
August 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
MEET THE JURY 🔬🎨
Every year, a dedicated jury reviews submissions from around the world to shape the final exhibition. Some have been with us for years, others bring fresh perspectives for a single edition — all contribute their time, insight, and curiosity.
Please meet the ones on 2025 edition:
Every year, a dedicated jury reviews submissions from around the world to shape the final exhibition. Some have been with us for years, others bring fresh perspectives for a single edition — all contribute their time, insight, and curiosity.
Please meet the ones on 2025 edition:
We are excited to welcome you to the 2025 exhibition at the Forum de l’Hôtel de Ville in Lausanne from September 30 to October 19, 2025. Stay tuned — more details about speakers and workshops coming soon!
#sciart #scicomm #sciencecommunication
#sciart #scicomm #sciencecommunication
July 29, 2025 at 9:26 AM
We are excited to welcome you to the 2025 exhibition at the Forum de l’Hôtel de Ville in Lausanne from September 30 to October 19, 2025. Stay tuned — more details about speakers and workshops coming soon!
#sciart #scicomm #sciencecommunication
#sciart #scicomm #sciencecommunication
Our main exhibition is just around the corner! This year’s theme, Extreme Environments, brought in 76 artworks from 13 different countries. Thank you to all participants for your high quality submissions. Stay tuned for the dates and location of the 2025 exhibition!
#sciart #scicomm
#sciart #scicomm
July 22, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Last day of our open call! Send us your sciart today at figure1a.org 🔬🎨 The 2025 exhibition will open this fall, stay tuned for more info!
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May 31, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Last day of our open call! Send us your sciart today at figure1a.org 🔬🎨 The 2025 exhibition will open this fall, stay tuned for more info!
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#scicomm #sciart #sciencecommunication #sciartexhibition #extremeenvironments
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Open call closes soon!
#tardigrades are micro-animals (<1mm!) that can survive extreme conditions— including the vacuum of space, dehydration, radiation and freezing cold. Some inspiration for your #sciart submissions?
Image credit: waterbearmosspiglet.wordpress.com
#tardigrades are micro-animals (<1mm!) that can survive extreme conditions— including the vacuum of space, dehydration, radiation and freezing cold. Some inspiration for your #sciart submissions?
Image credit: waterbearmosspiglet.wordpress.com
May 28, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Open call closes soon!
#tardigrades are micro-animals (<1mm!) that can survive extreme conditions— including the vacuum of space, dehydration, radiation and freezing cold. Some inspiration for your #sciart submissions?
Image credit: waterbearmosspiglet.wordpress.com
#tardigrades are micro-animals (<1mm!) that can survive extreme conditions— including the vacuum of space, dehydration, radiation and freezing cold. Some inspiration for your #sciart submissions?
Image credit: waterbearmosspiglet.wordpress.com
Our open call is closing soon, submit your #sciart by May 31st!
We are sharing an excerpt from The Green Bloc by Maja Fowkes. It’s a great reflection on art, ecology and resistance that we hope can spark your imagination.
We are sharing an excerpt from The Green Bloc by Maja Fowkes. It’s a great reflection on art, ecology and resistance that we hope can spark your imagination.
May 22, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Our open call is closing soon, submit your #sciart by May 31st!
We are sharing an excerpt from The Green Bloc by Maja Fowkes. It’s a great reflection on art, ecology and resistance that we hope can spark your imagination.
We are sharing an excerpt from The Green Bloc by Maja Fowkes. It’s a great reflection on art, ecology and resistance that we hope can spark your imagination.
12 days left to submit your art for our competition! Remember, it can fit this year’s theme or not. Artist’s choice! We are looking forward to build another great exhibition with you.
#sciart #sciartcommunity
#sciart #sciartcommunity
May 19, 2025 at 12:32 PM
12 days left to submit your art for our competition! Remember, it can fit this year’s theme or not. Artist’s choice! We are looking forward to build another great exhibition with you.
#sciart #sciartcommunity
#sciart #sciartcommunity