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PalArt für PalDat: A Unique Art Exhibition by University of Vienna Botanists

Explore creative works from the Department of Structural and Functional Botany, supporting a global pollen database.

The PalArt für PalDat exhibition showcased artistic creativity blended with scientific dedication at the Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna. This special event featured art by members of the Department of Structural and Functional Botany, united by a passion for painting. Proceeds from the sale of these unique artworks directly supported PalDat, the comprehensive online pollen database, ensuring its continued maintenance and accessibility for scientific research worldwide.

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Exhibition summary

An art sale exhibition titled 'PalArt für PalDat' showcases artwork created by scientifically-inclined members of the Department of Structural and Functional Botany at the University of Vienna. Proceeds from the sale of these artworks contribute to the funding of PalDat, a comprehensive online pollen database.

Curatorial context

The Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna hosted 'PalArt für PalDat,' an exhibition that combined artistic creativity with scientific endeavor. The exhibition featured artwork by individuals who are members of the Department of Structural and Functional Botany and who share a passion for painting. Beyond the artistic enjoyment, the exhibition served a significant purpose: to raise funds for PalDat, the world's largest database dedicated to pollen. This initiative allowed visitors to purchase art while actively contributing to the maintenance and accessibility of this vital scientific resource, which is freely available online.

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The exhibition was held in the Kalthaus of the Botanical Garden and was accessible during garden opening hours. Further details regarding garden entry and opening hours can be found via the provided links.

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Venue
Botanical Garden of the University of Vienna
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Jul 13, 2019 – Sep 1, 2019
Artist line / attribution
Artwork created by members of the Department of Structural and Functional Botany at the University of Vienna, united under the name PalArt.
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