Art and Science
for the heads of state
and the hearts of the public

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We bridge the gap between science and action by weaving together facts and feelings.

Making lasting change for a nature positive world, connecting with the public and influencing policymakers.

Welcome to a new generation
of science communication.


Supporting Article 22 of the Global Biodiversity Framework
at COP16.

Woven Foundation is proud to contribute to the Global Biodiversity Framework by using art to engage communities and decision-makers.
Learn more about how our installations bridge science and culture, inspiring a nature-positive future at COP16 in Cali.

‘Voice of Nature’ (2019) gives a voice to trees using real-time data.
In collaboration with Stefano Mancuso.

‘Sônia Guajajar, Brazil’s first-ever minister for Indigenous peoples in front of Amazonium, created with UNESCO and LVMH.

We give research reach
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We empower our partners to spark bold action towards a nature positive future.


We transform data into compelling narratives, emotional artworks and powerful conversation starters that drive impact and give research reach.

‘Pollutive Ends’ (2019) shows the impact of one single cigarette butt on our soil, water and oceans.

ABOUT US

By weaving together art, science, and culture,
Woven Foundation helps scientists, organisations and foundations to make their facts understandable, relatable and emotional.

Feeling the facts ignites action, empowering us to create a nature-positive world for future generations.

Discover the Foundation’s vision
in our founder’s TED Talk.

Turning facts into feelings explained in 4 minutes at the UN COP15 meeting, Montreal 2022.

Explore what we have done

  • 'ECONTINUUM' is a data sculpture that unveils the hidden language of trees.

    “Working with the Woven Foundation was an inspiring experience. Thijs is the kind of person you dream to find when you want to transpose a scientific idea into an artistic event. We met for the first time in my lab in Florence, and a half-hour later we were already working together on the way to show the ability of trees to perceive environmental parameters, and to respond to their change in a meaningful manner.”

    – Stefano Mancuso, director of the International Laboratory of Plant Neurobiology

  • 'ECONARIO' shows how political choices today impact biodiversity tomorrow.

    ‘This is such a powerful installation because it brings home the impact of the decisions being made right there and then at COP15.

    Complex scientific data is made simple via this single seedling which has the ability to deliver heart-warming or heart-wrenching news.’

    – Dr Adriana De Palma - Natural History Museum

  • 'AMAZONIUM' showcases the impact of policies protecting the Amazon. Produced in collaboration with UNESCO and LVMH.

    'UNESCO strongly believes in the power of art to open minds and change behaviors, enabling connections with the living, the protection of biodiversity, and fostering reconciliation among people. The work of Thijs Biersteker testifies to a unique commitment to biodiversity through a distinctive dialogue between scientific data and cultural experiences, both of which lie at the heart of UNESCO's mandate.'

    – Lidia Brito Assistant Director-General for the Natural Sciences, UNESCO

  • 'WITHER' uncovers the sheer loss of rainforest happing right now. Data from UNESCO.

    ‘Strengthening the dialogue between science and culture is at the heart of UNESCO mandate. Woven Foundation’s artistic work based on scientific data allows everyone to see tangible commitments of the Parties for biodiversity.’

    – Meriem Bouamrane, Chief of Research and Policy on biodiversity, UNESCO

  • 'WE HARVEST WIND' puts the power of green energy in your hands.

    'We are trying to raise awareness around green energy. Woven's installation is part of that initiative. Thijs Biersteker is a really interesting artist and it’s been great to witness how he turned our Life Cycle Assessment into a piece of art, and to now see it exhibited in the progressive and beautiful Stedelijk Museum. Charging green is such an important factor in unleashing the full potential of electric cars, on our journey to making them climate neutral.'

    – Thomas Ingenlath, CEO of Polestar

OUR PARTNERS

We help our partners turn complex

issues into compelling emotions

We drive systemic transformation in nature and climate communication by setting the standards, educating policymakers, and championing the integration of innovative communication into policy.

Lasting, meaningful change starts here.


’Wither’ (2023) uncovers the sheer loss of rainforest happening right now. Developed in collaboration with UNESCO.

How can we work together ?

We work together with our partners on long and short term projects. Reach out to us and explore how we can make science more accessible, understandable and relatable.

  • We transform your research into powerful, emotionally engaging artworks. We help your science reach beyond academic journals to truly connect with the public and influence policymakers.

  • We collaborate with foundations and organizations seeking innovative ways to communicate their impact. By weaving together art, science, and culture, we craft experiences that drive public awareness and inspire action. Let’s work together to create narratives that resonate deeply and spark systemic change.

  • We collaborate with iconic and upcoming artists from all backgrounds. International partnerships with community organisations enable deeply relevant and contextualised experiences .