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Exhibitions
Touring exhibition – Cosmic Titans:
Art, Science and the Quantum Universe
Image: The Blind Proliferation by Conrad Shawcross, University of Nottingham, photo by Nick Dunmur
The Cosmic Titans exhibition unites art and science in a captivating exploration of the quantum universe, and was conceived to mark the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. Cosmic Titans was originally developed for Lakeside Arts in Nottingham and is currently touring to Science Gallery London, where the exhibition is titled Quantum Untangled. Plans are being made for the exhibition to transfer to Jodrell Bank in late spring 2026.
Quantum science deals with the smallest particles in nature. It is bringing about a revolution in our understanding of the origins of the universe and delivering ground-breaking technology. At the forefront of quantum research are scientists from the University of Nottingham and across the country, whose pioneering work has established both the university and the UK as centres of excellence in this fast-evolving field.
The exhibition features new commissions by nine artists who have each spent time working alongside world-leading researchers in quantum physics. Through immersive sculptural installations and photography, they give expression to the excitement, wonder and poetry of cutting-edge scientific discovery that is transforming our future.
The exhibition has been curated by Professor Silke Weinfurtner in the School of Mathematical Sciences – whose pioneering work in the field of black hole simulations remains unrivalled, Dr Ulrike Kuchner, Senior Researcher in Astronomy and Art-Science collaborations in the School of Physics and Astronomy, and Neil Walker, Head of Visual Arts Programming, Lakeside Arts, with Prof. Helen Kennedy and the Virtual & Immersive Production Studio.
Artists include Conrad Shawcross RA; Studio Above&Below; Alistair McClymont, Matthew Woodham, Monica C. LoCascio & daniela brill estrada, David Severn, Jim Grainger. The exhibition also incorporates a public engagement area including photography by David Severn and Jim Grainger and video interviews with leading UK quantum researchers.
Inter- and transdisciplinary Research
Establish the theoretical grounding, empirical assessments, and critical reflection for cultivating creative collaborative research
Artists-in-Residence Programme
Residences offer art practitioners dedicated time, space, and resources to pursue research and practice embedded in cutting edge science research.
ArtScience Incubation Lab
Room for exploration, creation, prototyping, idea generation, discussion, learning, engagement, reflection, inquiry and more.
Engagement events
ArtScience engagement and workshops with young people and local communities embedded in University of Nottingham Science research.