Glimpses, a unique multi-sensory exhibition at New York University Abu Dhabi. The exhibition aims to bridge the gap between art and science and to overcome any existing barriers. Science opens up immense opportunities for experimentation with materials and methods that may give art new perspectives.
'Could the bacteria of the Arabian Gulf provide the World with new medications?' presented by Julie Connelly, consisted of two printed photos of exciting and colorful microscopic images of bacteria that were isolated and cultured from sediment samples from the Abu Dhabi coastline.
Researchers Najate Benhra and Rana El Danaf presented 'The Drosophila fruit fly: Small Creature, Big Science.' The installation showcased two artwork pieces; 'The Dissected Drosophila' and 'Drosophila Optic Flowers,' representing the fruit fly anatomy, including the optic lobes and brain in an artistic way.