Protocols of Becoming

Stem cells possess a unique property: they can develop into different types of cells. Scientists are investigating how to steer this process, but complete control is still not possible. It is precisely this tension that forms the starting point for Bäumel’s work. How far can we go in shaping life? And what does stem cell research mean for our view of what life is?

In the installation, Bäumel gives cells a visible and tangible form. Soft, hairy, and fragile objects depict a world that is normally only visible under a microscope. In doing so, she makes complex scientific developments accessible and invites you to look at stem cells from a different perspective.