"As research reshapes our understanding of the world, art reshapes how this work is seen and felt. Art can expose blind spots in scientific culture and surface the human stories that graphs and P values leave out. Institutions and funders should recognize and support art-science initiatives, and researchers should be encouraged to engage with art as a normal part of their jobs."
"This could take many forms. Art-in-science residencies can embed artists in laboratories, turning experiments and data sets into visual, sound or performance art. Science-inspired exhibitions can translate complex subjects into accessible narratives. Art at conferences can serve as an introduction to scientific sessions or help researchers to see their own work from new angles. Drawing, photography or storytelling masterclasses for scientists can be team-building exercises that develop skills such as observation, creativity and empathy."
Art-science collaborations translate research into accessible, human-centred experiences that reveal cultural blind spots and human stories not captured by graphs or P values. Institutions and funders should recognize and support such initiatives and encourage researchers to engage with art as a regular part of their work. Practical forms include art-in-science residencies embedding artists in labs, science-inspired exhibitions, art integrated into conferences, and creative masterclasses for scientists in drawing, photography or storytelling. These activities build observation, creativity and empathy, foster team-building, and make scientific processes and values more visible, strengthening public trust amid growing scrutiny.
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