Tiny Giants.
The Power of Microorganisms
September 5, 2026 – May 17, 2027
The exhibition offers insights into the hidden world of microorganisms and their importance for the environment, nutrition, and health. The latest scientific findings are vividly conveyed through images, objects, and installations, revealing what normally remains hidden from the human eye. The artistic works create new ways of approaching complex topics at the intersection of science, society, and culture.
To accompany the exhibition, a varied program of special events and workshops awaits you in the coming months. New dates will be posted regularly—so it’s worth checking back often.
Let the exhibition curator guide you through “Tiny Giants”:
Twice a month, we offer a guided tour with exhibition curator Alessandra Hitz or Pius Tschumi.
One tour on Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. and one on Sunday at 11 a.m.
In cooperation with the Museum of Bread and Art, Ulm
Participating Artists
Selin Balci, Anne Carnein, Anna Dumitriu & Alex May, Wim van Egmond, Dominik Einfalt, Studio ERBA, Thomas Feuerstein, Edgar Lissel, Maya Minder, Mellissa Monsoon, Marlene Raymakers, Kathrin Linkersdorff, Rahel Oberhummer, Gabriela Oberkofler, Ursula Palla, Helen Pynor, Pipilotti Rist, Chloé Rutzerveld, V. meer, Sam Taylor-Johnson, Anicka Yi
Scientific Support and Loans
Agroscope Bern, CMFI Cluster of Excellence in Tübingen, Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research in Halle, the Universities of Hohenheim, Tübingen, Ulm, Vienna, and Zurich, TU Berlin and TU Graz, ETH Zurich, Marlene Raymakers, WSL Birmensdorf, ZHAW Food Biotechnology Research Group in Wädenswil
Imprint
Curatorial Concept: Dr. Isabel Greschat, Pius Tschumi
Assistant Curator: Alessandra Hitz
Research: Linda Münger
Academic Support: Laila Tulinski
Graphic Design: Emanuel Tschumi
Setup: Andreas Bommer & René Fahrni
Media installation: Tweaklab
Museum texts: Marcel Hänggi
Theme introduction videos: Marc Hautmann
Animations: Studio Gläx and Dafa, Cosmiccannibalism
Education: Celina Berchtold, Atlant Bieri, Alessandra Hitz, Andreas Bommer