Fertile Void: Quantenparadoxien und die Physik lebender Materie

100 years after the first quantum experiments in Western science, Fertile Void approaches quantum technologies as a dynamic field of scientific, political, aesthetic and cosmological inquiry.

In collaboration with the Goethe-Institut's Studio Quantum Artist-in-Residence programme, five artists working across different mediums will showcase work in Haus der Kulturen der Welt during Berlin Science Week.

kennedy+swan (Berlin), Amy Karle (San Francisco), Edy Fung (Stockholm/Belfast) and Ìfẹ́olúwa Ọ̀ṣúnkọ́yà (Lagos) will, for the first time, present work created as part of their Studio Quantum residencies. Visitors are invited to delve into the world of quantum technologies through sound installations, VR experiences and visual art.

Explore the installations in the Sylvia Wynter Foyer of HKW during the general opening hours: Monday - Wednesday - 12PM - 7PM with longer opening hours on event days. Free entry on Monday and on the first Sunday of the month.

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As quantum science begins to emerge as a palpable reality through quantum technologies, the question of what is lost and what is gained in translations between theory and practice becomes central. In addition to these installations, Fertile Void seeks to map out synergies between sciences, cultures, and the arts, as well as longer standing cosmologies on the creation of living matter in all forms during an event series from 1-3 November.

The detailed programme featuring panel discussions, workshops and artist performances can be found on the HKW and the Studio Quantum websites.