Swedish Scientists Honor Linnaeus in 'The Relentless' Photo Project
Photographer Christer Björkman’s project, ‘De Oförtrutna’ (The Relentless), captures Swedish scientists continuing the legacy of Carl Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy. The series features researchers from various institutions, including Lund University, Uppsala University, and the Swedish Museum of Natural History, posing with essential tools and significant books related to their specific fields of study. Subjects include entomologists studying minute insects like featherwing beetles and thrips, botanists examining plant hairs, mycologists investigating fungal speciation, and paleontologists exploring extinction dynamics. Each portrait highlights the passion and meticulous nature of scientific inquiry, drawing a direct line from contemporary research methods to Linnaeus’s foundational work in classifying organisms based on appearance. The project visually celebrates the dedication required to identify and understand diverse species, ranging from tiny wasps and mosquitoes to bats and fungi. By showcasing these experts alongside historical and modern literature, the collection emphasizes the enduring importance of taxonomic science in understanding biodiversity and evolution within Sweden and beyond.
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Swedish Scientists Honor Linnaeus in 'The Relentless' Photo Project
Photographer Christer Björkman’s project, ‘De Oförtrutna’ (The Relentless), captures Swedish scientists continuing the legacy of Carl Linnaeus, the father of modern taxonomy. The series features researchers from various institutions, including Lund University, Uppsala University, and the Swedish Museum of Natural History, posing with essential tools and significant books related to their specific fields of study. Subjects include entomologists studying minute insects like featherwing beetles and thrips, botanists examining plant hairs, mycologists investigating fungal speciation, and paleontologists exploring extinction dynamics. Each portrait highlights the passion and meticulous nature of scientific inquiry, drawing a direct line from contemporary research methods to Linnaeus’s foundational work in classifying organisms based on appearance. The project visually celebrates the dedication required to identify and understand diverse species, ranging from tiny wasps and mosquitoes to bats and fungi. By showcasing these experts alongside historical and modern literature, the collection emphasizes the enduring importance of taxonomic science in understanding biodiversity and evolution within Sweden and beyond.
The Guardian