Molekulaartööd

Molekulaartööd is an Estonian term used to describe artworks and projects that engage with molecules, molecular structures, or molecular-level processes as their central subject or methodological inspiration. The term is formed from molekula (molecule) and töö (work) and is typically used in discussions of art–science practices rather than as a strict scientific category.

Practices within molekulaartööd span a range of media, including sculpture, installation, digital visualization, video, and printed matter. Works may depict molecular geometries, simulate chemical reactions, or translate nanoscale phenomena into accessible representations for non‑specialist audiences. Some projects combine artistic experimentation with scientific data, such as visualizations derived from crystallography, spectroscopy, or computational modeling.

The aims of molekulaartööd include expanding public engagement with molecular science, illustrating abstract concepts, and fostering dialogue between researchers, artists, and audiences. By emphasizing scale, structure, and dynamics at the molecular level, such works invite reflection on topics such as matter, life, and technology.

While the phrase is used in Estonian contexts, it is not an internationally standardized genre name, and similar ideas are described in English as "molecular art" or "art–science collaboration."

See also: Art and science, Molecular visualization, Science communication, Molecular biology in art.