This exhibition brings together art and science in a fascinating exploration of the quantum universe.
Quantum science deals with the smallest particles in nature. It is bringing about a revolution in our understanding of the origins of the universe and delivering ground-breaking technology. At the forefront of quantum research are scientists from the University of Nottingham and across the country, whose pioneering work has established both the university and the UK as centres of excellence in this fast-evolving field.
The exhibition features new commissions by nine artists who have each spent time working alongside world-leading researchers in quantum physics. Through immersive sculptural installations and photography, they give expression to the excitement, wonder and poetry of cutting-edge scientific discovery that is transforming our future.
Artists include Conrad Shawcross RA; Studio Above&Below; Alistair McClymont, Matthew Woodham, Monica LoCascio & Daniela Brill Estrada, David Severn, Jim Grainger.
Cosmic Titans has been curated and organised by the University of Nottingham’s Prof. Silke Weinfurtner, School of Mathematical Sciences, Dr Ulrike Kuchner, Senior Research Fellow, School of Physics and Astronomy and Neil Walker Head of Visual Arts Programming, Lakeside Arts, with Prof. Helen Kennedy and the Virtual & Immersive Production Studio.
With thanks to UKRI: STFC (Science and Technologies Facilities Council), EPSRC (Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council), UKRI: HEIF (Higher Education Innovation Funding), SIF (Strategic Innovation Fund), APEX Award (in partnership with the British Academy, Royal Academy of Engineering, the Royal Society and Leverhulme Trust), BMKÖS (Federal Ministry of Arts and Culture Austria), University of Oxford: Department of Physics, Imperial College London, QTFP (Quantum Technologies for Fundamental Physics) and AION (UK atom interferometer observatory and network).
Image: Conrad Shawcross with Light Cage 2024 (detail). Photo: Richard Ivey
More from this exhibitions:
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Arts Lecture Theatre
Cosmic Titans: Opening Talk
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Join us to launch our new exhibition, with an introductory talk by co-curator Dr Ulrike Kuchner and a panel of participating artists.
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Djanogly Theatre
The Journey to Cosmic Titans
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Hear how Cosmic Titans came about with exhibition curators and artist Alistair McClymont.
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Angear Visitor Centre
Demonstration: Quantum Lego
Saturdays: 8 February & 8 March, Wednesdays: 26 February & 12 March
A fun demonstration exploring the world of quantum mechanics, in conjunction with our Cosmic Titans exhibition.
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Djanogly Gallery
Cosmic Titans Gallery Tours
Thu 6 Mar – Thu 10 Apr 2025
A closer look at this exhibition with walk-through guided tours.
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Arts Lecture Theatre
Dark Side of the Universe
Wed 19 Feb 2025
This talk by Prof. Edward Daw and artists Daniela Brill Estrada and Monica LoCascio accompanies our Cosmic Titans exhibition.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Learning Studio
Shadow and Light Workshop
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Explore space, be inspired by our Cosmic Titans exhibition then create art using shadow and light. For ages 8-12.
Children & Families
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Exhibition
Djanogly Theatre
Deep Space
Thu 20 Feb 2025
A captivating family talk with engaging activities. For ages 7+.
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Arts Lecture Theatre
Quantum Technologies
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Sir Peter Knight FRS, Imperial College London and artist duo ‘Studio Above&Below’ talk for our Cosmic Titans exhibition.
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Arts Lecture Theatre
Gravitational Waves and Human Choices
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Professor Thomas Sortiriou and artist Matthew Woodham uncover the nature of gravitational waves.
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Djanogly Recital Hall
Black Holes
Wed 19 Mar 2025
This talk by Prof. Ruth Gregory, Kings College London and artist Conrad Shawcross RA accompanies our Cosmic Titans exhibition.
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Arts Lecture Theatre
The First Second of the Universe
Wed 16 Apr 2025
Cosmologist Professor Andrew Pontzen, and philosopher, Associate Professor Lina Jansson, lead this fascinating talk.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Black Holes on Slides
Wed 9 Apr 2025
This creative workshop will use a range of media to create exciting light patterns. For ages 8+.
Talk
Exhibition
Arts Lecture Theatre
Cosmic Titans: Opening Talk
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Join us to launch our new exhibition, with an introductory talk by co-curator Dr Ulrike Kuchner and a panel of participating artists.
Talk
Exhibition
Djanogly Theatre
The Journey to Cosmic Titans
Thu 13 Feb 2025
Hear how Cosmic Titans came about with exhibition curators and artist Alistair McClymont.
Talk
Exhibition
Angear Visitor Centre
Demonstration: Quantum Lego
Saturdays: 8 February & 8 March, Wednesdays: 26 February & 12 March
A fun demonstration exploring the world of quantum mechanics, in conjunction with our Cosmic Titans exhibition.
Talk
Exhibition
Djanogly Gallery
Cosmic Titans Gallery Tours
Thu 6 Mar – Thu 10 Apr 2025
A closer look at this exhibition with walk-through guided tours.
Talk
Exhibition
Arts Lecture Theatre
Dark Side of the Universe
Wed 19 Feb 2025
This talk by Prof. Edward Daw and artists Daniela Brill Estrada and Monica LoCascio accompanies our Cosmic Titans exhibition.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Learning Studio
Shadow and Light Workshop
Wed 19 Feb 2025
Explore space, be inspired by our Cosmic Titans exhibition then create art using shadow and light. For ages 8-12.
Children & Families
Talk
Exhibition
Djanogly Theatre
Deep Space
Thu 20 Feb 2025
A captivating family talk with engaging activities. For ages 7+.
Talk
Exhibition
Arts Lecture Theatre
Quantum Technologies
Wed 26 Feb 2025
Sir Peter Knight FRS, Imperial College London and artist duo ‘Studio Above&Below’ talk for our Cosmic Titans exhibition.
Talk
Exhibition
Arts Lecture Theatre
Gravitational Waves and Human Choices
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Professor Thomas Sortiriou and artist Matthew Woodham uncover the nature of gravitational waves.
Talk
Exhibition
Djanogly Recital Hall
Black Holes
Wed 19 Mar 2025
This talk by Prof. Ruth Gregory, Kings College London and artist Conrad Shawcross RA accompanies our Cosmic Titans exhibition.
Talk
Exhibition
Arts Lecture Theatre
The First Second of the Universe
Wed 16 Apr 2025
Cosmologist Professor Andrew Pontzen, and philosopher, Associate Professor Lina Jansson, lead this fascinating talk.
Children & Families
Workshop
Performing Arts Studio
Black Holes on Slides
Wed 9 Apr 2025
This creative workshop will use a range of media to create exciting light patterns. For ages 8+.