Most of the time, yeasts (and exhibits) are replicated asexually, originating exact copies of themselves. But, occasionally, mutations occur - and they can also undergo sexual reproduction of course. Or we can modify them genetically, in order to better adapt them to the environment.

This workshop consists of an ideation activity based on the genetic modification of two exhibits from Experimentarium. Participants will receive fragments of information from each exhibit related to their aesthetic, cognitive, emotional or physical aspects. Guided by the speakers who will share thoughts on these different aspects of exhibit design, participants will be working in groups and will be challenged to imagine new exhibits based on these fragments of information. At the end of the session we will compare our “mutant exhibits” and discuss their strengths and weaknesses.