This is the question artist Pinar Yoldas came up with after she immersed herself in the scientific research in the O|2 Lab building. After the completion of this new building, the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam asked Yoldas to create a work of art that represents the research into Human Health and Life Science in a special way. She arrived at the essence of the research: cell division..

Cuddly and airy
Yoldas transformed this into a cuddly and airy artwork that stimulates the senses. Her cell in ice cream colors 'floats' over the back wall of the auditorium near the entrance of the O|2 Lab building. As a result, passersby and visitors see the artwork right when they enter.

Cytopia 2017/2018
by Pinar Yoldas

Cause of death number 1
Cancer is still cause of death number 1 in the Western world. In the O|2 Lab building, on the campus ofVrije Universiteit Amsterdam, international researchers work together to find solutions to this life-threatening disease. They study the behavior of cells and engage in all kinds of Human Health and Life Science.