The Sustainability Laboratory

The Lab Sparks Dialogue on Sustainability Through Art

On October 30, 2025, The Sustainability Laboratory hosted an inspiring evening at The 8th Floor Gallery that explored the critical role of art in expressing deep concerns about environmental and social issues.

(l to r) Carmel Coblence, Strategic Partnerships, The Lab; Dr. Michael Ben-Eli, Founder, The Lab; and Anjuli Nanda Diamond, Executive Director, The 8th Floor Gallery
a woman lecturing in an art gallery
Curators Anjuli Nanda Diamond and George Bolster discuss the gallery’s artworks and their role in highlighting environmental and social issues

During the event, Beyond the Frame: An Evening with The Sustainability Laboratory, Lab founder Dr. Michael Ben-Eli and exhibition curators Anjuli Nanda Diamond and George Bolster examined how artistic expressions interpret sustainability issues and the role of art in raising fundamental questions and inspiring change.

The exhibition itself resonated deeply with The Lab’s mission, visually embodying the Five Core Sustainability Principles that guide its work. This dialogue underscored the vital role of cross-disciplinary collaboration in advancing sustainability, highlighting how environmental art can inspire communities to move from awareness to substantive change.

Heartfelt thanks to Anjuli and George, and the exceptional community that gathered with us for this event. We are especially grateful to The Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation for hosting this event and supporting our ongoing work.

Event attendees gather in conversation