De jury van de BAD Award koos deze kunstenaars en designers uit twaalf teams van samenwerkende internationale kunstenaars, ontwerpers en wetenschappers.

Julie Lattaud: "We zijn trots om samen te werken met Rose Leahy en Amanda Baum, twee Londense kunstenaars. Het project combineert micro-organismen, beeldhouwkunst, biomarkers, klimaatreconstructie met gedichten en is geselecteerd uit in totaal 12 projecten en wordt gefinancierd voor de komende 6 maanden. De grote opening vindt plaats in MU Eindhoven op 30 november."

Microbiocene: Ancient ooze to future myths

This proposal recasts our understanding of the geological or biological epochs, moving it to the perspective of the microbial. This seemingly simple thought experiment unlocks vast potential for imagining the far future as well as the distant past. In escaping an anthropocentric viewpoint, however briefly, we are invited to consider a new visual language, even a new type of monumentality. The jury also witnessed clear enthusiasm among the artist and scientific teams about working together and it is commendable that Amanda and Rose have returned to this process after an unsuccessful bid in the past. Finally, we point out the very poetic notion they begin their application with: Welcome to the Microbiocene. Although, you’ve always been here.

Artists win Art & Design Award 2018 with NIOZ science

Artists Amanda Baum and Rose Leahy won the ‘Bio Art & Design Award 2018 (BAD Award) on Friday 25 May. In collaboration with NIOZ researchers Stefan Schouten, Gabriella Weiss, Laura Schreuder and Julie Lattaud they developed 'Microbiocene: Ancient ooze to future myths'. With this prize of 25,000 euros, the winners will export their project in the coming year.

The jury chose these artists and designers from twelve teams of collaborating international artists, designers and scientists.

Julie Lattaud: "We are proud to collaborate with Rose Leahy and Amanda Baum, two artists from London for a project between art and science (BAD awards). The project will mix microorganisms, sculpture, biomarkers, climate reconstruction, poems. It has been selected among 12 others remarkable projects and will be financed for the next 6 months. The grand opening will be hold in MU Eindhoven on the 30th of November."

Microbiocene: Ancient ooze to future myths

This proposal recasts our understanding of the geological or biological epochs, moving it to the perspective of the microbial. This seemingly simple thought experiment unlocks vast potential for imagining the far future as well as the distant past. In escaping an anthropocentric viewpoint, however briefly, we are invited to consider a new visual language, even a new type of monumentality. The jury also witnessed clear enthusiasm among the artist and scientific teams about working together and it is commendable that Amanda and Rose have returned to this process after an unsuccessful bid in the past. Finally, we point out the very poetic notion they begin their application with: Welcome to the Microbiocene. Although, you've always been here.