Date:15 December 2023

Venue: 

MoCA Pavilion, No.215 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai

Roof 325, 5F, No.325 West Nanjing Road, Shanghai

RSVP: https://zfrmz.com/1mhBctzfSCLeUadeoErZ 

Event Language: English and Chinese

LASER TALK SHANGHAI

Mirror of Nature - Biodiversity Through The Lens of Technology and Art

Get ready for a special experience as Swissnex in China presents a poetic art-science exhibition! Opening its doors at the Pavilion of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Shanghai on December 15 2023, this immersive showcase is a harmonious collaboration between wildlife researchers and biologists from the University of Zurich, along with artists from China and Europe.

Dive into a world where art and science seamlessly intertwine! The exhibition takes you on a visual journey, exploring the global survey on animal behavior. Artists, inspired by collected videos, have crafted their own interpretations of themes like extinction and habitat preservation, all converging in this unique showcase. As Swissnex in China assumes the role of official LASER (Leonardo Art Science Evening Rendezvous) Host China, this event is also part of LASER Talks series facing the global community of art-science audiences.

Join us for the opening where Swissnex in China will host a panel discussion with the exhibition's curators, Katharina Weikl (Head of Art x Science at the University of Zurich) and HAN Bo (Poet & Artist). Gain insights into the curatorial concept and the stories behind this interdisciplinary project. r. LI Bicheng from the Shanghai Natural History Museum, representing the wildlife researchers involved in the exhibition, will also discuss his participation in the global research network and share his unique perspectives on biodiversity.

Step into the mesmerizing world of wildlife and be part of the conversation on the "Mirror of Nature." Your presence will add to the richness of this immersive experience, and we can't wait to share this wonderful journey with you!

MORE INFO

https://swissnex.org/china/event/art-x-science-dialogues-mirror-of-nature/ 

ORGANIZER:

The Leonardo/ISAST LASERs are a program of international gatherings that bring artists, scientists, humanists and technologists together for informal presentations, performances and conversations with the wider public. The mission of the LASERs is to encourage contribution to the cultural environment of a region by fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and opportunities for community building to over 50 cities around the world. To learn more about how our LASER Hosts and to visit a LASER near you please visit our website. @lasertalks

Swissnex in China, as part of the Swissnex global network, connects Switzerland, China and the world in science, research, education and innovation. Our mission is to support the outreach and active engagement of our partners in the international exchange of knowledge, ideas and talent. The six main Swissnex locations are established in some of the world’s most innovative regions: Boston, Brazil, China, India, Japan and San Francisco. Swissnex is an initiative of the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation of Switzerland and is part of the Swiss Confederation’s network abroad managed by the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs.