ZEISS microscope bridges science and art at World Expo in Japan

ZEISS is honored to announce its participation in the World Expo 2025, taking place in Osaka, Japan, under the transformative theme “Designing Future Society for Our Lives.” This prestigious event promises to be a landmark occasion where global knowledge and cutting-edge technology unite to address humanity’s most pressing challenges.

ZEISS will contribute to the global dialogue of Expo 2025 through its advanced microscopy solutions, fostering exchange and collaboration in both science and art. From September 9 to 13, the German Pavilion will host an art performance that connects macrocosm and microcosm, brought to life through a collaboration between the German artist collective Magnificent Matter and ZEISS.

This performance will unveil live microscopic images, created by merging diverse liquids under the ZEISS Axioscope light microscope, crafting a captivating visual spectacle. Accompanied by the classical compositions of pianist, singer, and composer Sofi Paez, this artistic presentation offers visitors a unique experience that seamlessly integrates art and technology.

“We are particularly honored that ZEISS has the opportunity to be part of the Expo in Osaka, encouraging cultural exchange through our advanced microscopy solutions. This is the ideal opportunity to show that ZEISS innovations are contributing not only to science and research but also to art and culture,” says Dr. André Kompa, Head of Sales & Service for ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions in Japan.

The Osaka-Kansai World Expo 2025 aims to bring the international community together, providing a platform where the latest technology and innovations contribute to achieving the global Sustainable Development Goals. The theme, “Designing Future Society for Our Lives,” emphasizes global collaboration in health, sustainability, and digital innovation, encouraging deeper reflection on how we choose to live and how we can collectively shape a sustainable society. The Expo’s theme is further explored through three interrelated subthemes: “Saving Lives,” “Empowering Lives,” and “Connecting Lives.”

The theme of the German Pavilion is Circular Economy, and the title is “Wa! Germany.” The German Pavilion is itself an example of circular and sustainable construction. It fuses architecture, landscape, and exhibition into a whole and, through a unique visitor experience, showcases pathways to a circular future.

Magnificent Matter’s art bridges the microscopic world with life’s big questions. Inspired by microscopic organisms, they create mesmerizing scenes that reflect our relationships and the fragile beauty of nature. Their work invites us to explore the interdependence of all life – reminding us that we are part of a larger whole.

Pianist, singer, and composer Sofi Paez brings her debut album Silent Stories to the stage, offering a universe that is both shadowy and luminous. Her moving compositions blend classical and modern sounds with deep personal stories of loss, hope, and the harmony of contradictory emotions.