Art & Science Events Digest

ITMO University will host a series of events organized by the Art & Science Center on February 11-14.

February 6-13, at 3 and 7.30 pm

Art mediations at the “Art and Natural Sciences: 2021” exhibition

During the art mediations, participants will learn more about the ideas and concepts of art projects. The program aims to encourage viewers to get in touch with contemporary art and start a dialogue with the audience. 

Location: AIR gallery

Sign up here.

February 11, at 7 pm

Let’s Art & Science student club meeting: Science talk with Vadim Manaenko

As part of the science talk, Vadim Manaenko will speak about robots becoming artists, touch on copyright and monetization issues in robotic art, and will also explain when a painting created by a robot becomes an artwork.

Location: AIR gallery + online

Sign up here. Language: Russian

February 12, at 6 pm

Heaven + Earth + Joe Davis: special screening and discussion

The Heaven + Earth + Joe Davis documentary is about Joe Davis, the American artists and a legend in the field of art and science. This movie will take you on a journey into the crazy world of an artist, drifting between a laboratory and a bar.

Location: AIR gallery

Sign up here. Language: English.

February 13, at 2 pm

Art & Science Open Day

It’s a great chance for prospective students to learn everything about the Art & Science program, its admission opportunities and new majors. The program offers 32 tuition-free positions and scholarships for international applications. Join the Open Day to learn more.

Location: AIR gallery

Sign up here. Language: English.

February 13, at 3 pm

Art and Natural Sciences: 2021 exhibition. Mediations with artists

During the art mediations, artists will guide viewers through their prototypes and artworks, share the ideas, concepts, and motives behind these projects, as well as discuss their future plans and the challenges they experienced along the way.

Location: AIR gallery

Sign up here.

February 14, at 6 pm

DNA degustation workshop

Participants of the DNA degustation workshop will learn to extract DNA from fruits and vegetables and together with the bioartist Laura Rodriguez, will encapsulate DNA in an edible, alginate sphere with a fruity taste.

Location: AIR gallery