The MAGNIFIED exhibition invites you to explore the profound impact of microscopes on our understanding of life's smallest forms. Journey through centuries of innovation, beginning with Antoni van Leeuwenhoek's groundbreaking observations 350 years ago. Witness how advancements in optical technology have transformed microbiology and revealed the hidden beauty of the microscopic world, including captivating art from Nikon Small World in Motion.
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The exhibition MAGNIFIED explores the transformative power of microscopes in understanding the invisible world. It showcases the evolution of microscopy from Antoni van Leeuwenhoek's early instruments to modern technology, highlighting how these tools have shaped our knowledge of microbes and their impact on life.
Opening on March 14th, the exhibition MAGNIFIED, presented in collaboration with Nikon, celebrates the 100th anniversary of microscopy's influence on our understanding of the unseen world. The exhibition delves into the history and technology of microscopes, starting with Antoni van Leeuwenhoek's pioneering observations 350 years ago. It traces the advancements from simple lenses to sophisticated electron microscopes, each step unlocking new insights into how microbes shape our lives and the planet. Visitors will step into a world of lenses and light, experiencing firsthand how magnification and resolution reveal the invisible. The exhibition features rare historical instruments that facilitated groundbreaking discoveries and showcases modern technology that renders microbes in stunning detail. It also highlights microscopy as an art form through mesmerizing images from the Nikon Small World in Motion competition, demonstrating the aesthetic as well as scientific dimensions of observing the microscopic.
Entry to the MAGNIFIED exhibition is free with a valid ARTIS-entry ticket. Tickets can be purchased through the provided link.
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