Aware that they are part of resource-rich yet threatened ecosystems, the contemporary artists invited to participate in the “Vivaces” exhibition at the Musée des Beaux-Arts de Nancy — including Bertrand Lamarche — invite us to pay attention to forests, plants, and seeds, from which we still have much to learn. Whether they are researchers themselves or, for the most part, work closely with scientists, these artists have conducted their research in the field. The works took shape through chance encounters and walks, with their senses fully alert.