About

Art Inspired Science

The ARTIS Program provides WIS scientists with a unique space to explore creative thinking through artistic mediums, guided by leading figures from the Israeli art world. Participants work closely with artists in hands-on creative processes. The program integrates reflection and connection to their own scientific work, deepening both their artistic and scientific journeys.

Meet the Artist

ARTIS Program Structure

The program begins with an introductory sessions. Participants then explore different artistic media. For each medium, scientists participate in three intensive, hands-on sessions, working closely with artists to experience their creative processes firsthand. Through this journey, participants gain tools and perspectives from the art world that they can apply to their own scientific work, fostering creativity and new ways of thinking.

ARTIS Creators

Julia Eva Fortmueller and Alon Barshap

PhD Students at WIS & ARTIS Founders

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.

Shalom Simcha Elbert

Entrepreneur in the World of Food & ARTIS Creator

Shalom Simcha Elbert joined ARTIS as an artist for the culinary part when the program was founded and has stayed involved ever since. He is now part of the ARTIS team, helping shape the program for 2026.

PROGRAM CONTRIBUTORS

Dr. Michal Lev

Supported ARTIS as an art-based researcher and led the reflection sessions during 2023 and 2024. Michal maintains art-making as a mode of inquiry and a source of knowledge, viewing hands-on artistic endeavors as pillars of research practice and ethics.

Lotem Rozen

I have a deep care for and passion about the design and curation of meaningful, transformative experiences. Lotem supported ARTIS during 2023 and 2024 in collaboration with the Davidson Institute – The Science Garden.

Prof. Atan Gross

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