Recap of our 80th Year

The Nature Lab's 80 anniversary culminated with Biodesign: From Inspiration to Integration, an exhibition curated in collaboration with William Myers. The exhibition ran from Aug 25—Sept 27 and showcased recent examples of design and art that inform our complex relationship with nature and help us decipher how it may evolve in the future. On opening day, we hosted a half-day symposium that brought together international artists, designers, scientists and educators for talks, discussions and presentations on topics such as valuing non-human forms of life as collaborators, artistic and scientific modes of inquiry, and ethical considerations in bioart and biodesign practices.

CLICK HERE to read the Biodesign: From Inspiration to Integration Catalogue

Many thanks to the following:

Lead Curator: William Myers
Co-Curators: Lucia Monge (MFA 15 SC), David Kim (MFA 14 DM)
Curatorial Assistants: Julia van den Hout (non-RISD) and Peter Rogers (MFA 19 DM)
Exhibition and Identity Design: Angela Torchio (MFA 19 GD)
Co-Partners|Sponsors: RISD Co-Works and Campus Exhibitions

RISD Weekend celebrated our 80th anniversary

The Nature Lab just turned 80 and it will be a year long celebration of our past and future. Alumni, students and families are all welcome to join the Nature Lab's 80th anniversary celebrations.

Tribute booth

Help us celebrate our anniversary by sharing your anecdotes about Miss Lawrence and the Nature Lab! A big thank you to the alums who have shared their memories of the Nature Lab so far.

Be a part of this celebration and share your favorite memory of the Nature Lab and what it meant to you by visiting: https://www.tribute.co/risd/

We are looking forward to hearing from you!