A Meeting Point for Creativity and Innovation

Geneva, 29 January 2025 — From 29 January to 2 February 2025, the Art & Science Co-Lab will take place as part of Art Genève at PALEXPO. This collaborative initiative brings together art, science, and technology in a series of workshops, installations, and immersive experiences.

Organized in partnership with the United Nations, CERN, HUG, Addictlab, U4U Volunteers, ANASAEA, OK’TAVA Open Arts, and digital artist Maximilian Vermilye, the Co-Lab offers an opportunity to explore the interplay of creativity and innovation.

Activities and Highlights: The Art & Science Co-Lab will feature a range of experiences designed to engage diverse audiences, including:

Workshops and Installations:

• Build scribbling robots from recycled materials with the SDG FabLab.
• Reimagine everyday moments through psychodynamic photography by Maximilian Vermilye.
• Participate in the “Making the Invisible Visible” workshop, blending art therapy and virtual reality with Vicky Tsiaousi and Evangelia Baka.
• Explore augmented reality in Addictlab’s AR Sandbox and reflect in Shell/ters.
• Participate in OK’TAVA Open Arts multisensory workshops, offering fresh ways to connect and communicate through artistic practices.
• Virtual Experiences:
• Take a virtual tour of CERN’s CMS experiment and delve into the mysteries of the universe through SciArtEdu creative sessions.
• Interact with ANASAEA’s 3D galleries and virtual exhibitions.

 

Art Talks: From Brushstrokes to the Big Bang

On Sunday 2 February, from 13:00 to 15:00, join the interactive and immersive art talks, which will feature artists and scientists exploring the profound connections between artistic expression and the mysteries of the universe.

Special Edition: Art & Science in UN newSpecial

The newSpecial magazine, a UN periodical since 1949, has dedicated a special issue to exploring the fusion of art and science. Copies will be available at the Co-Lab and online.

Join Us! The Art & Science Co-Lab invites guests, participants, and volunteers to engage in this collaborative initiative and explore new perspectives at the intersection of art and science.

Note to Editors: High-resolution images, contributor bios, and additional materials are available upon request at Contact: info@unitedforu.org Media Support:

 

ART & SCIENCE CO-LAB AT ART GENÈVE 2025

Immersive Workshops, Wednesday 29 January - Sunday 2 February:

• 3D galleries and virtual exhibitions – Explore immersive digital art and curated 3D experiences (ANASAEA)
• Peace Lean-ins – Collaborative workshops focusing on mindfulness and creative peace-building (U4U Volunteers)
• Science of Color Play – Dive into the psychological and artistic aspects of color theory (Maximilian Vermilye, Digital Artist)
• Art & Technology – Create art with DIY scribbling machines (Addictlab)
• Wear Your Art – Design wearable pieces of art that showcase individuality and creativity (OK’TAVA Open Arts – Open Hearts)
• Augmented reality – Experience the AR Sandbox (SDGzine)
• Motion Collages – Create animated collages that bring art to life (U4U Volunteers)

 

Creative Workshops and Seminars:

• 29 January, 17:00 - 17:45: Marbles LHC Painting – A creative painting session inspired by CERN’s Large Hadron Collider (Dr. Michael Hoch)
• 29 January, 18:45 – 20:15: Art Therapy and Virtual Reality – Use art therapy techniques enhanced by VR experiences (Vicky Tsiaousi, Art Therapist MSc, Centre Medical de Meyrin, and Dr. Evangelina Baka, Senior Scientist Virtual Medicine Centre HUG)
• 30 January, 14:00 - 17:00: Weaving Magic Mandalas (Nina Puryk, Ukraine)
• 30 January, 18:00 - 19:00: CERN’s artistic and scientific contributions (Dr Michael Hoch)
• 31 January, 17:45 - 20:00: Art Therapy and VR – Use art therapy techniques enhanced by VR experiences (Vicky Tsiaousi, Art Therapist MSc and Dr. Evangelina Baka, Senior Scientist)
• 31 January, 18:00 - 19:00: CERN’s experiments, inspiring artistic interpretations (Dr. Michael Hoch)
• 1 February, 13:00 - 17:00: Art Therapy and VR – Self-expression through VR-driven art therapy (Vicky Tsiaousi, Art Therapist MSc and Dr. Evangelina Baka, Senior Scientist)
• 1 February, 18:00 - 19:00: Explore the artistic inspiration drawn from CERN’s groundbreaking research (Dr. Michael Hoch)
• 2 February, 13:00 - 15:00: Art Talks: From Brushstrokes to the Big Bang – A deep dive into the connection between artistic creativity and the universe’s mysteries