Soil at Scale
Project
SOIL at SCALE – How Soil Looks Like from Different Distances
A project part of SoilMe: Connecting Soil Culture and Community
Date
2026-2027
Website
'Soil at Scale' is a forthcoming photographic exhibition by Stavri Nikolov (Digital Spaces Living Lab) and Yavor Yordanov (National Soil Survey), visualising soil at different scales.
The exhibition will include photographs of soils from space (various satellite images), drones, mobile phone cameras and soil under the microscope. The 'Soil at Scale' exhibition will be part of the First Bulgarian Soil Festival in the spring of 2027 in Sofia.
This exhibition is inspired by the 'Powers of Ten' short American documentary films written and directed by Charles and Ray Eames.
constellr thermal images of soils near the cities of Sofia and Tran, Bulgaria and locations of soil mobile phone photos and samples.
EXHIBITION SPONSORS
constellr is a European thermal intelligence company delivering high-res temperature data from space. Through its growing satellite constellation, constellr provides precise, timely thermal insights that enable governments, defence organisations, businesses to detect anomalies, monitor critical assets and make better-informed decisions.
SoilMe
Project
SoilMe: Connecting Soil Culture and Community
The SoilMe project is part of the Bulgarian Soils and Arts Orchestra
Location
Sofia, Bulgaria
Date
2026-2027
SoilMe is a cultural and participatory initiative that connects art, science, and community engagement to raise awareness about soil as a vital resource for life. The project will culminate in a public festival in Sofia featuring an exhibition, workshops, lectures, documentary screenings, and interactive experiences such as a Soil Bar, alongside a national teaser campaign and a crowdsourced digital soil map. By translating scientific knowledge into creative and accessible formats, SoilMe aims to increase soil literacy, engage diverse audiences, and foster collaboration between artists, scientists, and local communities. The project contributes to the objectives of the EU Mission “A Soil Deal for Europe” by encouraging greater public understanding, dialogue, and long-term commitment to soil protection and sustainable practices.
SoilMe Partners
Digital Spaces Living Lab
SoilMe: Connecting Soil Culture and Community. This sub-project has received funding from the SOILSCAPE project (Grant Agreement no. 10115651) through its Open Call, funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.
