Art Inspired by Science - Durham University

Electron microscope image of Paramecium, courtesy of Dr R W Banks.

In January 2024 St Cuthbert’s Society are hosting an exciting new exhibition Art Inspired by Science, which will display a collection of images of biological systems alongside creative responses. These are invited from both creatives and the wider community, especially, Cuth’s students. This forms part of the College's Wider Student Experience programme and is supported by the Biophysical Sciences Institute.

Through the relationships between the images and responses the exhibition aims to explore complementary interests and experiences from the different perspectives of the artist and scientist.

The biological images on display are a selection of those collected by Dr Robert Banks during his career working at the forefront of his field. His research in the area of comparative neuroscience explores the structures that act at the junction between muscle and nerve cells. For more information about Bob's research see links to recent publications and review articles below.

For more information about the open call and how to get involved, and to see the images please visit the BSI event webpage.

Art Inspired by Science: An Interactive Exhibition

Image above: Electron microscope image of Paramecium, courtesy of Dr R W Banks.

Art Inspired by Science - An Exhibition