Figure 1.A. promotes dialogue between

scientists and artists

through projects like an

annual art competition

and public events.                 

Established in 2017, this collective of scientists, artists, and other professionals explores the science-art intersection.

SUBMISSIONS

Submissions are open to scientists and artists all around the world

We welcome all types of images, not only photography or microscopy. Send us your computer-generated images, data visualisation, even drawings or painting renditions of your favourite scientific images. Get as creative as you like!

MEET THE JURY AND THE TEAM

The selection process
The best pieces are selected by our jury, which is composed of scientists, artists, and museum curators. Since 2017, the [Figure 1.A.] TEAM has curated and presented the works in an annual exhibition in Lausanne, Switzerland.

FINALISTS OF THE MAIN EXHIBITION

Every year, the jury chooses five of their favorite images, and the audience chooses three. For the first time in 2022, a special Team Favorite Prize will be included.
Check out the finalists’ tab gallery to see some of the authors' descriptions of the science behind the photos.

PAST EVENTS

Did you miss the main exhibition?
In addition to the main exhibition, we host additional activities and exhibitions throughout the year to celebrate science's beauty and creativity.

PRESS RELEASES

[Figure 1.A.] in the press

24 heures© - 2019

Les sciences montrent en beauté leur pouvoir créatif | Science shows its creative power in style

Allez Savoir© - 2020

La science mise en lumière | Science in the spotlight

Le Temps© - 2021

Saurez-vous deviner ce que représentent ces images de science? | Could you guess what this scientific images represent?

MEET OUR SPONSORS

[Figure 1.A.] would not be possible without our amazing supporters.

THANK YOU!