What happens when climate research is shared not only through academic papers or lecture halls, but on the wall of a building in the middle of a city?

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Five members of the TRR 181 project, “Energy Transfers in Ocean and Atmosphere,” invited the internationally active Berlin-based artist collective Innerfields into their world of research. They explained scientific relationships, processes, and the central questions behind their work. Artists Holger Weißflog and Jakob Bardou transformed these insights into a powerful visual narrative, expressed through their own artistic and emotional language. In this way, climate research becomes not only visible, but also tangible on a direct and human level.

The mural illustrates the research of TRR 181 through an exemplary cross-section of the ocean and atmosphere. Arrows represent the processes and energy flows in the water and air that are being investigated as part of the project. In the background, a scientist is working on new research findings. Measuring instruments and research vessels illustrate the practical side of the research, while a sailboat symbolizes the connection between science and the public.

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Come to Bundesstraße 32 in Hamburg and see the mural for yourself. It offers a unique opportunity to experience research as part of everyday life!

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The beautiful fotos were taken by Mina Esfandiari and Michael Hinsch. 

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The project was developed in collaboration with the University of Hamburg and the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel as part of TRR 181 “Energy Transfers in Ocean and Atmosphere”. Thanks to everyone involved for the wonderful collaboration.