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PalArt for PalDat: A Scientific Art Exhibition at the Botanical Garden University of Vienna

Discover unique pollen-inspired artworks by University of Vienna scientists, supporting the world's largest pollen database.

"PalArt for PalDat" is an engaging exhibition presenting artworks by scientists from the University of Vienna and Association AutPal. These artists, passionate about both art and palynology, draw inspiration from their pollen research. All proceeds from the sale of these distinctive pieces directly benefit the PalDat database, which is recognized as the world's largest pollen database.

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PalArt for PalDat is an exhibition featuring artwork created by scientists from the Department of Structural and Functional Botany at the University of Vienna and the Association AutPal. The exhibition showcases art inspired by pollen research, with all proceeds from artwork sales benefiting the PalDat database, the world's largest pollen database.

Curatorial context

Under the name PalArt, art and painting enthusiasts from the Department of Structural and Functional Botany at the University of Vienna and the Association AutPal (for the promotion of palynological research in Austria) have come together. Their shared passion extends beyond art and painting, as they are all involved, to varying degrees, with the science of pollen (palynology). The proceeds from the sale of their artworks are entirely dedicated to PalDat, the world's largest pollen database. Annual summer sales exhibitions of PalArt take place in the cold house of the Botanical Garden.

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Proceeds from artwork sales directly benefit the PalDat database. Specific ticketing details or entry requirements for the exhibition itself are not provided on this page, but past events have been held in the summer.

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Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna
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The artists participating in PalArt are members of the Department of Structural and Functional Botany at the University of Vienna and the Association AutPal, united by their passion for art and pollen research.
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