International Open Seminar "Art. Science. Museum"

Description

Every third Saturday of the month scientists, artists, art historians, restorers and curators will deliver talks on exploring the interaction of science and art in the modern world and demonstrating diverse applications of scientific research in artistic and museum practices globally.

The program includes:

6.30 - 7.50 pm

Dr. Nicholas Eastaugh, Art, Analysis & Research (AA&R) UK, In his presentation "The Matter of Art: Using Science to Reveal the Secrets of Paintings," he will talk about the new technologies for determining forgeries and exploring paintings at a new level.

8 - 9.30 pm

Claudia Lastra, Arts Catalyst, Centre for Art, Science & Technology, UK. Her presentation titled "Sites, situations and incidents," she will talk about the collaboration between artists and scientists as well as use of technology for art.

Please register to attend. Entrance will be from the arch of the General Staff Headquarters building starting at 6 pm. 

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Contacts

Olga Buzina, Art&Science director at ITMO University