GLOWING NATURE is the interactive and mysterious experience which harnesses the unique qualities of live, 700 million year old microorganisms which glow upon your touch. The art installation enables visitors to magically interact with the most light-emitting algae in the world. GLOWING NATURE combines nature and technology to experience the future of light and energy.

GLOWING NATURE shows the beauty of nature through a unique encounter between biology and technology. Following an intensive period of research and design Studio Roosegaarde has created the perfect conditions for visitors to experience the most light-emitting algae in the world which live for a long period. As visitors walk around the installation, the pressure of their footsteps wakes up the algae, whose bioluminescence creates a mesmerising, ever-changing environment. GLOWING NATURE combines biology and technology to reflect on light and energy, and on nature’s potential to provide the tools for a better future.

GLOWING NATURE was first exhibited as part of ICOON AFSLUITDIJK at the Friesland bunker on the Afsluitdijk and attracted thousands of visitors. The art installation is now traveling to exhibitions around the world. The documentary 32KM follows Daan Roosegaarde and his team in the making of this project. Studio Roosegaarde is continuing its research program and is developing designs for GLOWING NATURE as public street lights.