Art Inspired Science

The ARTIS Program provides WIS Scientists with a unique space and tools to explore creative scientific thinking through artistic mediums, guided by leading figures from the Israeli art world.

The program focuses on three artistic mediums: Music, Movement, and Culinary Arts. Participants immerse themselves in the creative process, working closely with the artists together. This hands-on approach allows them to explore new perspectives and tools, deepening their engagement with both art and science. Additionally, the program includes a deep reflection on their experience using tools from Art-based Research to explore and digest the artistic journey. 

Meet the Artist

ARTIS Program Structure

The program contains 10 Enriching Sessions, beginning with a foundational introduction. Participants then journey through 3 Artistic Media: Music, Movement, and Culinary Arts. In each medium, scientists engage in 3 Intensive Sessions, working side-by-side with artists to explore and experience their creative processes firsthand.

ARTIS Creators

Julia Eva Fortmueller and Alon Barshap

Julia Eva Fortmueller and Alon Barshap

PhD Students at the Weizmann Institute of Science

Passionate about creative thinking! The creation of ARTIS was driven by a desire to bring art to campus in a more diverse and meaningful way. We believe that art can inspire science by allowing scientists to integrate creative tools from the art world into their own research. We are thrilled to have founded this unique program at the Weizmann Institute of Science.

Lotem Rozen

Experience Designer, Davidson Institute of Science Education

I have a deep care and passion for the design and curation of meaningful, transformative experiences. Utilizing creative thinking methods myself as a fundamental tool in my practice, I am excited to support the creation of Artis as an impactful journey, able to open these methods for all participants.

Dr. Michal Lev

Art-based Researcher

As an artist-researcher, I maintain art-making as a mode of inquiry and a source of knowledge, and see hands-on artistic endeavors as the pillars of research practice and ethics.

Prof. Atan Gross

Principal Investigator at the Weizmann Institute of Science

Prof. Atan Gross provided incredible support from the very beginning. His backing made us believe this unique program was possible.