Smile of a stem cell

EuroStemCell is delighted to host an online version of ESTOOLS' photographic exhibition, Smile of a Stem Cell. The exhibition is made up of 54 photographic art works (in 56 pieces), produced by 22 artists (who are also scientists working in ESTOOLS laboratories, in 7 different countries). The pictures are stunning images in their own right, but have a real scientific value too, as they originate from ESTOOLS' ongoing research projects. Image creators provided a creative title for each of their pictures, illustrating their artistic vision, and a scientific description, to remind audiences of the origins of the image. Artistic value is accessible to a wide audience, and as a neutral expression of scientific reality the pictures promote thought and discussion without wielding influence.

Smile of a stem cell - stem cell art exhibited online

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