Agar Art 2025
What is Agar Art?
Agar art is an art form created using live microorganisms cultured on nutrient media in Petri dishes. Instead of brushes, you use loops and spatulas; instead of paints, colonies of bacteria and fungi.
Every stroke lives and grows, turning into a vibrant image under the microscope… and right before your eyes!
Fun fact: this unusual genre originated in scientific laboratories in the USA and quickly gained popularity worldwide. Today, agar art is not just an experiment but a recognized form of bio-art.
“Agar Art 2025” Competition
The Institute of Microbiology of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan invites you to try your hand as a microbial artist! Even if you’ve never held a Petri dish — we’ll teach you.
How to participate:
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Already have a piece? Submit it to the competition!
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Technical requirements for participation: AgarArt_EN
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No experience? Come to the workshop, where under the guidance of scientists, you'll create your own “living” picture.
⏱ The workshop lasts 2 hours. All materials are provided.
Deadlines:
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Registration — until September 7, 2025
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Submission of works — until September 20, 2025
🏆 Prizes and certificates await the winners!
The best works will be showcased at the International Scientific Conference and on social media.
Location: Institute of Microbiology of the Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Uzbekistan
Registration: https://forms.gle/6jaLkvMF8cCvz3VF9
⚠ Places are limited!
💡 Tip: the bolder your idea, the higher your chances of winning!
🌱 Make science beautiful.
