*Art and Science in their Natural Habitat*
*Seminar saturday November 11 from 13.00 - 17.30 h.*
For many people the subject of art and science is still hard to grasp.
Is there something like artistic science, or scientific art, and where
is the boundary to be drawn as to whether something is art or science?
Especially in the case of ‘invisible’ technology it is often unclear
whether something is art or scientific research. For instance, to many
people nano recording immediately suggests something aesthetic and
artistic. The relation between art and science however has a long
history, with the two going their separate ways only in the 19th
century. Although since then they have cooperated less, alliances
continue to exist that lead to mutually productive projects. The
‘invisible’ technology of the last few years has surfaced renewed
interest in collaboration between artists and scientists. Perhaps it is
the mythic aspects surrounding nano technology, biotechnology and
genetics that lead to artistic ideas and concepts. That which cannot be
seen and understood whets the curiosity and creativity of many artists.
In many cases they try to embed scientific points of departure,
methodology or research in a cultural discourse by – in the case of this
exhibition – relating these to aesthetic, ethical or philosophical
questions about nature and the relationship between nature and culture
and the position of mankind in them.
Under the title ‘Art and Science in their Natural Habitat’, on the basis
of a number of presentations and discussions the Netherlands Media Art
Institute is calling for thought about the relation between artist and
scientist. The discussion focuses on projects that manifest a new
practice, in which the relation between nature and culture is central.
With Evelina Domnitch & Dmitry Gelfand, Driessens & Verstappen, Alex
Verkade, Ben Schouten, Koert van Mensvoort, Robert Zwijnenberg en Awee
Prins.
See the full program:
_http://www.montevideo.nl/en/index_agenda.php?cat=l&id=175
<http://www.montevideo.nl/en/index_agenda.php?cat=l&id=175>_
Entrance 10,- (students 8,-)
Reservations 020 6237101, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
The Seminar is part of the Natural Habitat project. The exhibition
Natural Habitat opens Saturday November 4 at 3:00 p.m. and can be
visited untill December 16.
_http://www.montevideo.nl/en/index_agenda.php?cat=e&id=173
<http://www.montevideo.nl/en/index_agenda.php?cat=e&id=173>_
Netherlands Media Art Institute
Montevideo / Time Based Arts
Keizersgracht 264
1016 EV Amsterdam
The Netherlands
www.montevideo.nl
T +31 (0)20 6237101
F +31 (0)20 6244423
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