Co-created by scientists and artists, the collection draws inspiration from dialogues around complex research questions. From astrophysics to molecular biology, through neuroscience and more, each piece explores a frontier of knowledge and translates scientific concepts into tactile, wearable art.

Breaking battles by XII After Ours at the Inner East Stage
With: DJ Tee, MC Kentaraw, and visuals by stuedio.xyz

• September 22 (Monday): 19:00 - 19:45 
• September 23 (Tuesday): 09:15 - 10:00 

  
  Venue: Inner East Stage
  
  Tickets: To access the Inner East Stage and assist to the performance, an Expo ticket valid on the day of the event is needed. No registration or additional tickets are required.

The transdisciplinary collection nmesh was designed by:
Leonie Böhm (theatre) × Prof. Sebastian Jessberger (neuroscience)
Andrea Mettler (design) × Prof. Laura Baudis (astrophysics)
Mirabella Morganti (design) × Prof. Greta Patzke & Walker Marks (chemistry)
AG-stoen (costume design) × Prof. Monika Dommann (history)
ALP Atelier Landolt-Pfister (design) × Prof. Annelies Zinkernagel (infectiology)
Anna Anderegg (performance art) × Prof. Helen Keller (human rights)
Richard Ibghy & Marilou Lemmens (fine arts) × Prof. Alexander Wagner (sustainable finance)

If you are in Switzerland: the collection will also be presented at Mode Suisse in the Kunsthaus Zurich on September 1, 2025, and at schwarzecafé | Luma westbau in the Löwenbräukunst art center during Zurich Design Weeks September 4-14, 2025.

The Art x Science Office of the University of Zurich, headed by Dr. Katharina Weikl, initiates interdisciplinary collaborations between scientists and artists, bridging gaps between, art, science, and society. It has established international presence and outreach by showcasing installations and exhibitions in renowned venues including the Kunsthalle and Museum für Gestaltung (Zurich, Switzerland), the Museum of Contemporary Art Shanghai (China), the Mun Gallery in the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (Seoul, South Korea), or the Bengaluru Science Gallery (Bengaluru, India).

XII After Ours is a globally acclaimed Japanese breaking crew made up of seven b-girls and b-boys:
Shigekix, Tsukki, Ra1on, Y-HI, RAM, NANOHA, and AYANE. Known for pushing the boundaries of movement and performance art, the crew has gained international recognition for their dynamic routines and standout achievements, both as a team and individually, including at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.

Science & Technology Office Tokyo located at the Embassy of Switzerland in Tokyo and part of the Swissnex Network, the STO Tokyo supports Switzerland and Japan’s bilateral cooperation in education, research, and innovation by facilitating academic exchanges and promoting Switzerland as a leading destination for higher education and scientific research. It connects Swiss research institutes and universities with counterparts and industrial partners in Japan to foster collaborative innovation. Additionally, the office brings Switzerland’s high-tech startups and university spin-offs to the attention of Japanese business and financial partners, strengthening ties between the two countries’ innovation ecosystems.