Despite its relatively small size, Cosmic Titans: Art, Science and the Quantum Universe is an exhibition as intense as its name indicates. Named after the massive galaxies such as the recently discovered Hyperion, it shows the work of nine artists invited for a residency at the ARTlab founded by Prof. Silke Weinfurtner and Dr. Ulrike Kuchner in 2022 at the University of Nottingham.
Ringdown by Conrad Shawcross, photo by Edith Doove
While Weinfurtner is based in the School of Mathematical Sciences and a pioneer in the field of black hole simulations, Kuchner is a Senior Researcher in Astronomy and Art-Science collaborations in the School of Physics and Astronomy. Their exhibition, co-curated with Neil Walker, Head of Visual Arts Programming at Lakeside Arts and Prof. Helen Kennedy of the Virtual & Immersive Production Studio, joyously celebrates the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. While the University finds itself at the forefront of research into quantum physics, with its ARTlab and this exhibition it can also be said to be at the forefront of exemplary art-science collaborations.
Begriff des Körpers by Daniela Brill Estrada & Monica C.LoCascio, photo by Edith Doove
The exhibition runs until 27 April at Djanogly Gallery Angear Visitor Centre, Lakeside Arts, University Park
Nottingham NG7 2RD, UK
For more information visit their website or find my full review for Leonardo Reviews here.
Featured image: Ringdown by Conrad Shawcross, credit University of Nottingham, photo by Nick Dunmur
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