Art In Science or Science In Art? On an Often Underestimated Relationship
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- ISEA2011: 17th International Symposium on Electronic Art
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- The Data Landscapes of Climate Change (FARFIELD 2)
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- Art In Science or Science In Art? On an Often Underestimated Relationship
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Panel: The Data Landscapes of Climate Change (FARFIELD 2)
“Logic, therefore, remains barren unless fertilized by intuition.” _Jules Henri Poincaré
“The aim of music is not to express feelings but to express music.” _Pierre BoulezMany scientists believe not only that art has no place in science, but also that the two are basically incompatible and if art might exert any influence on science, this would bedraggle science. On the other hand many artists feel that science is dull and is thwarting their creativity and artistry. However, I am convinced the reality is more complex than that- that art, as well as science, are interlinked more than is generally acknowledged and could mutually benefit from each other. Drawing from my personal experience as a scientist and once musician, I will discuss how much science is art, and how much science can bring to art in a subjective collage of thoughts and ideas, mostly drawing from the topic climate change.