The Invisible Art of Insects: An Exhibition Reveals a Certain Hidden Beauty in Cambodia
- Editorial team
- Sep 8
- 2 min read
Cambodia is preparing to unveil fascinating photographs through the exhibition ‘Insects: The Art of Detail’, organised in partnership with the Pasteur Institute of Cambodia and the French Embassy.
From 12 September to 1 November 2025, the French Institute in Cambodia will be the setting for a unique marriage between science and art, offering a fresh perspective on the often overlooked biodiversity of insects.
This unique exhibition is based on exceptional photographs taken by the Medical and Veterinary Entomology Unit of the Pasteur Institute, highlighting details invisible to the naked eye thanks to an innovative technique developed by French photographer and inventor Nathanaël Maury. These ultra-high-resolution images capture the fineness of mosquito eggs and other small creatures, revealing their delicate beauty and essential role in understanding their ecological function.
Dr Sébastien Boyer, head of the Entomology Unit, emphasises the importance of this initiative:
"This exhibition is not only an aesthetic celebration, but a tribute to the research that is essential for monitoring and preventing vector-borne diseases. Protecting this invisible biodiversity also means preserving our health. "
Insects, which make up 85% of the animal kingdom, remain largely unknown, especially in rich and fragile regions such as Cambodia and Laos. In the face of major environmental threats such as pollution and climate change, this exhibition is an urgent reminder of the importance of protecting this unexplored natural heritage.
Beyond its visual beauty, ‘Insects: The Art of Detail’ perfectly illustrates the Institut Pasteur du Cambodge's commitment to innovative and sustainable research. By combining art and science, this exhibition opens a window onto a fragile and vital universe, inviting everyone to contemplate these tiny creatures that play a colossal role in the balance of ecosystems.
The inauguration will take place on 12 September at 6.30 p.m. in the presence of Nathanaël Maury and Dr Sébastien Boyer, preceded by a lecture on ‘The Art of Scientific Imaging’. The public will also be able to enjoy guided tours on the morning of 13 September, a rare opportunity to talk directly with the protagonists of this exciting project.
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