This whimsical, huge open air structure at Kew Gardens in the UK is actually controlled by bees! The Hive, a sculpture by artist Wolfgang Buttress, is constructed of thousands of pieces of aluminum metal and is directly inspired by the shape and form of a real beehive. The lights, sounds, and vibrations inside are all triggered by the activity of bees in the actual beehive at Kew. Visitors who enter experience life from a bee's perspective, gaining a better understanding of their significant role in nature. What is so meaningful here is the relationship between art and science, explaining the story of these insects in an unusually beautiful way. How else can we apply art to engage learning about nature and science?
