Verge Artists’ Salon
September 20th, 2023
5:30-7:30 PM
This month’s topic: Art + Science
Description: We will be examining the crossovers between Science and Art. Join us on Wednesday, September 20th at 5:30PM as we discuss the history, future, possibilities, and pitfalls of intertwining these disciplines. There are required articles and some additional optional articles if you would like to explore further.
Articles:
Sculptor Jason deCaires Taylor and marine biologist Heather Spence:
Tomas Saraceno (unlocked NY times article):
Cornelia Hesse-Honegger’s Chernobyl Bugs:
Optional Additional Articles:
Mushroom Compositions:
https://www.classicfm.com/discover-music/making-melodies-with-mushrooms/
Art-Science Critique:
https://brooklynrail.org/2017/12/criticspage/Why-Sci-Art-Needs-Not-to-Make-Sense
What is SciArt:
https://www.emergingcreativesofscience.com/post/what-is-sciart
Nam June Paik (for a dose of perspective):
https://www.artnews.com/feature/nam-june-paik-television-video-art-famous-works-1202694737/
Always Free!
5:30PM-7:30PM at Verge Center for the Arts, 625 S Street, Sacramento
Some light beverages and snacks are provided but feel free to add to the table if you so feel.
