[Figure 1. A.]
@figure1a.bsky.social
We curate scientific art exhibitions since 2017. ‘Extreme Environments’ opens on Sept 30th ✨ figure1a.org
Through powerful contrasts, Moving Pictures invites us to reflect on extinction, exploitation, and the fragile relationship between humanity and the natural world.
📍 Palais de Rumine, Lausanne
🗓️ Open until March 31st, 2026
🔗 More info: natureum.ch/fr/visiter/e...
📍 Palais de Rumine, Lausanne
🗓️ Open until March 31st, 2026
🔗 More info: natureum.ch/fr/visiter/e...
October 31, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Through powerful contrasts, Moving Pictures invites us to reflect on extinction, exploitation, and the fragile relationship between humanity and the natural world.
📍 Palais de Rumine, Lausanne
🗓️ Open until March 31st, 2026
🔗 More info: natureum.ch/fr/visiter/e...
📍 Palais de Rumine, Lausanne
🗓️ Open until March 31st, 2026
🔗 More info: natureum.ch/fr/visiter/e...
Richard Germain with 29 votes for “Les oursins sont dans l’eau chaude”
October 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Richard Germain with 29 votes for “Les oursins sont dans l’eau chaude”
Vladimir Pimonov with 30 votes for “Opalescent Interpretation”
October 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Vladimir Pimonov with 30 votes for “Opalescent Interpretation”
Alex Andrix with 34 votes for “Throughout the Eras”
October 23, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Alex Andrix with 34 votes for “Throughout the Eras”
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back at Géopolis and continue exploring the unseen together with Zeiss.
#figure1a #microscopy #macroinvertebrates #microscopyworkshop #scienceexhibition #scientificart #sciencecommunication #extremeenvironments
#figure1a #microscopy #macroinvertebrates #microscopyworkshop #scienceexhibition #scientificart #sciencecommunication #extremeenvironments
October 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
We can’t wait to welcome everyone back at Géopolis and continue exploring the unseen together with Zeiss.
#figure1a #microscopy #macroinvertebrates #microscopyworkshop #scienceexhibition #scientificart #sciencecommunication #extremeenvironments
#figure1a #microscopy #macroinvertebrates #microscopyworkshop #scienceexhibition #scientificart #sciencecommunication #extremeenvironments
Thank you to Noah Barchi for creating a macroinvertebrates observation station, and to Massimo Bourquin and Stefan Eckensperger (@spoergi) for bringing fascinating samples of soil bacteria and river algae for people to look under the microscope.
October 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
Thank you to Noah Barchi for creating a macroinvertebrates observation station, and to Massimo Bourquin and Stefan Eckensperger (@spoergi) for bringing fascinating samples of soil bacteria and river algae for people to look under the microscope.
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank ZEISS Microscopy for their continued support in making our annual microscopy workshop possible.
Huge thanks to Radek Jankele, PhD for his invaluable help in setting up the workshop and bringing the coolest microscopes.
Huge thanks to Radek Jankele, PhD for his invaluable help in setting up the workshop and bringing the coolest microscopes.
October 22, 2025 at 9:57 AM
We’d like to take this opportunity to thank ZEISS Microscopy for their continued support in making our annual microscopy workshop possible.
Huge thanks to Radek Jankele, PhD for his invaluable help in setting up the workshop and bringing the coolest microscopes.
Huge thanks to Radek Jankele, PhD for his invaluable help in setting up the workshop and bringing the coolest microscopes.
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
We can’t wait to see you there!
🎥 Background video by Sérgio Ribeiro adapted from Fabien Vialla. Audio adapted from Mike Koenig “earthquate” from soundbible.
#sciart #figure1a #scientificart #scicomm #sciencecommunication #extremeenvironments #sciartexhibition #artmeetsscience
🎥 Background video by Sérgio Ribeiro adapted from Fabien Vialla. Audio adapted from Mike Koenig “earthquate” from soundbible.
#sciart #figure1a #scientificart #scicomm #sciencecommunication #extremeenvironments #sciartexhibition #artmeetsscience
September 30, 2025 at 12:07 PM
We can’t wait to see you there!
🎥 Background video by Sérgio Ribeiro adapted from Fabien Vialla. Audio adapted from Mike Koenig “earthquate” from soundbible.
#sciart #figure1a #scientificart #scicomm #sciencecommunication #extremeenvironments #sciartexhibition #artmeetsscience
🎥 Background video by Sérgio Ribeiro adapted from Fabien Vialla. Audio adapted from Mike Koenig “earthquate” from soundbible.
#sciart #figure1a #scientificart #scicomm #sciencecommunication #extremeenvironments #sciartexhibition #artmeetsscience
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
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.
L’exposition est aussi l’occasion de rencontres entre le public et les scientifiques/artistes.
Plus d’informations sur toutes les activités organisées sur lamurithienne.ch/activites/fi...
@nathalieisorce.bsky.social @scnat.ch @fbm-unil.bsky.social @unil.bsky.social
Plus d’informations sur toutes les activités organisées sur lamurithienne.ch/activites/fi...
@nathalieisorce.bsky.social @scnat.ch @fbm-unil.bsky.social @unil.bsky.social
September 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
L’exposition est aussi l’occasion de rencontres entre le public et les scientifiques/artistes.
Plus d’informations sur toutes les activités organisées sur lamurithienne.ch/activites/fi...
@nathalieisorce.bsky.social @scnat.ch @fbm-unil.bsky.social @unil.bsky.social
Plus d’informations sur toutes les activités organisées sur lamurithienne.ch/activites/fi...
@nathalieisorce.bsky.social @scnat.ch @fbm-unil.bsky.social @unil.bsky.social
[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 —
EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS @villedelausanne
30.09 - 19.10.2025
Forum de l’Hôtel de Ville | Place de la Palud 2, 1003 Lausanne
Opening hours: Wed–Fri: 10:00–12:00, 16:00–19:00 | Sat–Sun: 11:00–18:00
[En/Fr] Free entrance
#figure1a #scienceexhibition #sciencecommunication #sciart #scientificart
30.09 - 19.10.2025
Forum de l’Hôtel de Ville | Place de la Palud 2, 1003 Lausanne
Opening hours: Wed–Fri: 10:00–12:00, 16:00–19:00 | Sat–Sun: 11:00–18:00
[En/Fr] Free entrance
#figure1a #scienceexhibition #sciencecommunication #sciart #scientificart
September 16, 2025 at 9:21 AM
EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS @villedelausanne
30.09 - 19.10.2025
Forum de l’Hôtel de Ville | Place de la Palud 2, 1003 Lausanne
Opening hours: Wed–Fri: 10:00–12:00, 16:00–19:00 | Sat–Sun: 11:00–18:00
[En/Fr] Free entrance
#figure1a #scienceexhibition #sciencecommunication #sciart #scientificart
30.09 - 19.10.2025
Forum de l’Hôtel de Ville | Place de la Palud 2, 1003 Lausanne
Opening hours: Wed–Fri: 10:00–12:00, 16:00–19:00 | Sat–Sun: 11:00–18:00
[En/Fr] Free entrance
#figure1a #scienceexhibition #sciencecommunication #sciart #scientificart
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.
Find out more about us at figure1a.org
August 27, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Find out more about us at figure1a.org
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.
• Roxanne Currat, Musée de la Main, Lausanne
• Christoph Bauer, Bioimaging Center, @unigeenergy.bsky.social
We’re deeply thankful for their commitment. Their thoughtful — and at times heated — discussions help shape a bold and coherent exhibition that showcases the very best of scientific art
• Christoph Bauer, Bioimaging Center, @unigeenergy.bsky.social
We’re deeply thankful for their commitment. Their thoughtful — and at times heated — discussions help shape a bold and coherent exhibition that showcases the very best of scientific art
August 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
• Roxanne Currat, Musée de la Main, Lausanne
• Christoph Bauer, Bioimaging Center, @unigeenergy.bsky.social
We’re deeply thankful for their commitment. Their thoughtful — and at times heated — discussions help shape a bold and coherent exhibition that showcases the very best of scientific art
• Christoph Bauer, Bioimaging Center, @unigeenergy.bsky.social
We’re deeply thankful for their commitment. Their thoughtful — and at times heated — discussions help shape a bold and coherent exhibition that showcases the very best of scientific art
• Oliver Biehlmaier, Imaging Core Facility, Biozentrum, @unibas.ch
• Melanie Affentranger, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, @fbm-unil.bsky.social (Photo: Felix Imhof)
• Giuseppe Lo Schiavo, Visual Artist and Researcher, @ucl.ac.uk
• Nika Eskandari, @cern.bsky.social, Exhibitions Team, Geneva
• Melanie Affentranger, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, @fbm-unil.bsky.social (Photo: Felix Imhof)
• Giuseppe Lo Schiavo, Visual Artist and Researcher, @ucl.ac.uk
• Nika Eskandari, @cern.bsky.social, Exhibitions Team, Geneva
August 13, 2025 at 12:29 PM
• Oliver Biehlmaier, Imaging Core Facility, Biozentrum, @unibas.ch
• Melanie Affentranger, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, @fbm-unil.bsky.social (Photo: Felix Imhof)
• Giuseppe Lo Schiavo, Visual Artist and Researcher, @ucl.ac.uk
• Nika Eskandari, @cern.bsky.social, Exhibitions Team, Geneva
• Melanie Affentranger, Faculty of Biology and Medicine, @fbm-unil.bsky.social (Photo: Felix Imhof)
• Giuseppe Lo Schiavo, Visual Artist and Researcher, @ucl.ac.uk
• Nika Eskandari, @cern.bsky.social, Exhibitions Team, Geneva
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