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MYSTERIES OF POLLEN

"Mysteries of pollen" is an exhibition whose heroes are plants, pollinators and pollen, which we show as 3D models. Nature can be viewed on a macro scale - globally and locally. We approached it as close as we were allowed by modern technology.

We usually don't focus on what we can't see, so the exhibition reminds us that life also goes on in micron dimensions. Although it is not visible to the naked eye, it is important not only for various ecosystems, but for all the Earth's inhabitants at all scales.

The role of the pollen grain is to cause the plant to bear fruit. We do not realize how complicated and full of pitfalls leads to this path. We want to show it explaining what pollen is and what it looks like in a close approximation.

"Mysteries of pollen" is the world's first exhibition showing pollen shapes on SEM imagesand in the form of three-dimensional models. The exhibition affects almost all senses: photographs and descriptions are presented, 3D models of pollen can be touched, smelled and viewed. The exhibition is accompanied by a soundscape created of unusual sounds of nature.

By visiting the exhibition you will learn:

• What are the differences between flowers?

• How many pollen grains is a flower capable of producing?

• What shapes do pollen have?

• Do insects use plants, or do plants manipulate insects?

• Do plants create strategies to extend the species?

And so much more…

Floor area

180-200m²
Language(s)
Polish
English
For rent

Setup time

2.0days

Dismantling time

2.0days

Ceiling : minimum height

2.60m
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Contact

Science and Technology Center

Telephone

+48 42 600 61 00

Email

Keywords

  • pollen
  • plants
  • pollinators
  • 3D models
  • SEM microscope

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Instytucja Kultury "EC1 Łódź - Miasto Kultury"

City’s Culture Institution “EC1 Łódź – Miasto Kultury” (EC1 Lodz – the City of Culture) was established in the City of Łódź, on the 9th of April 2008, on the basis of the resolution of the City Council of Łódź no. XXX/588/08. “EC1 Łódź – Miasto Kultury” is responsible for: 1) co-ordination and the development of the project of the New Centre of Łódź 2) management of the project called “EC-1 revitalization and its adaptation for cultural and artistic purposes”.

“EC-1 Revitalization and its Adaptation for Cultural and Artistic Purposes”.