Traces of Memories, National Museum of History of Nature and Science (MUHNAC), Lisbon, Portugal

July 3rd - August 4th, 2025

Art curator: Sofia Marçal

Biodiversity is the foundation of life on Earth, shaping the intricate ecosystems that sustain us. Yet, we are in the midst of a silent crisis: nearly 40% of the world's plant species are at risk of extinction…

"Traces of Memories" is a multi-sensorial art installation by Weronika Anna Rosa, that embodies a conscious encounter between artistic practice and scientific research. By integrating visual language, sounds, and olfactory elements—developed in collaboration with scent artist Michael Nordstrand— the project aims to reconnect people with nature.

Drawing inspiration from ancient herbaria, fieldwork, and the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s Red List, "Traces of Memories” engages the senses, triggering emotions and subconscious associations that challenge our ecological awareness. Created in a metaphorical and poetic way, the project serves as an invitation to reflect on our eternal relation with nature, and on our shared future.

“The cultural and natural heritage is among the priceless and irreplaceable assets, not only of each nation, but of humanity as a whole. The loss, through deterioration or disappearance, of any of these most prized assets constitutes an impoverishment of the heritage of all the peoples of the world. (….)” - the UNESCO’s Convention Concerning the Protection of the World Cultural and Natural Heritage.

Opening: July 3rd, 2025, the National Museum of History of Nature and Science, Lisbon