Summary of the Arts at CERN Connect Argentina residency Program
This text details the launch of the Connect Argentina edition of the Arts at CERN residency program, a collaboration between Arts at CERN and Pro Helvetia. Here’s a breakdown of the key information:
Program Overview:
Connect: A program established in 2021, extended to 2028, fostering dialog between artists and scientists.
Dual Residencies: Two residencies are offered annually, pairing one artist from Switzerland with one from a partner country (this year, Argentina).
locations: Artists will conduct residencies at both CERN (European Organization for Nuclear Research) and the Pierre Auger Observatory in argentina.
Focus: The program encourages artistic experimentation connected to fundamental science.
this Year’s Edition (Connect Argentina):
Partner Institutions: CERN and the Pierre Auger Observatory (Argentina).
Artists Selected:
Juan Sorrentino (Argentina): A sound artist creating a project called Cherenkov Tides – ψ(r,t), exploring cosmic and subatomic phenomena through sound, vibration, and light. He will collaborate with physicists and astrophysicists.
Céline Manz (Switzerland): A multidisciplinary artist working on Echoes from the Void, connecting cosmic ray research with the historical contributions of scientists Marietta Blau and Bibha Chowdhuri. She will use field recordings, photography, and data sonification.
Residency Schedule:
Autumn 2025: Three-week stay in Argentina (Buenos Aires & Pierre Auger Observatory).
Early 2026: Three-week residency at CERN.
Quotes:
Giulia Bini (Arts at CERN): Highlights the program’s role in transnational exchange and meaningful dialogue between art and science.
* Leonie Thalmann (Pro Helvetia): Emphasizes the program’s contribution to societal innovation and building a global network of artists, scientists, and technologists.
Jury Members: The text lists the members of the jury who selected the artists.
In essence, the Connect Argentina program provides a unique prospect for artists to engage with cutting-edge scientific research and create work inspired by the mysteries of the universe.
