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PalArt für PalDat: Scientific Artwork Exhibition from University of Vienna Botanists at the Botanical Garden

This unique collection features botanical art that funds the world's largest online pollen database, PalDat.

The "PalArt für PalDat" exhibition presented a unique collection of artwork created by members of the Department of Structural and Functional Botany at the University of Vienna. Operating under the name PalArt, these scientists combined their artistic passion with their scientific pursuits. Proceeds from the sale of these distinctive works were dedicated to supporting PalDat, the comprehensive online pollen database. This event, held in the Botanical Garden's cold house, showcased the intersection of art and botanical research.

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This exhibition showcases artwork created by members of the Department of Structural and Functional Botany at the University of Vienna, under the name PalArt. The sale of these artworks contributes to the financing of PalDat, a comprehensive online pollen database.

Curatorial context

The exhibition "PalArt für PalDat" features artistic creations by individuals who are members of the Department of Structural and Functional Botany at the University of Vienna, operating under the collective name PalArt. This initiative combines artistic passion with scientific support, as the sale of the displayed artworks directly aids in funding the PalDat database. PalDat is recognized as the world's largest resource dedicated to pollen information and is freely accessible online. The exhibition was held in the cold house of the Botanical Garden and was extended due to visitor interest.

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The exhibition was displayed in the cold house of the Botanical Garden and was accessible during garden opening hours. Specific ticketing details for the exhibition itself are not provided, implying it was accessible with general garden admission.

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Venue
Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jul 4, 2016 – Aug 28, 2016
Artist line / attribution
Artwork by members of the PalArt group, associated with the Department of Structural and Functional Botany at the University of Vienna.
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