Open Day: Into boundless space I leap
New Science, Art and Dance Interacting at the Maxwell Centre
Saturday 9 April,11am-4pm
FREE but booking essential via Eventbrite
Refreshments are available
Explore new architecture, science, art and dance and celebrate the opening of the Maxwell Centre.
Programme
11amOpen
The new Maxwell building and art exhibition Into Boundless Space I Leap are open
- See the new building designed by BDP architects
- Explore new art by internationally renowned artists curated by Kettle’s Yard
From 11.30amLive performance
A unique opportunity to see the specially commissioned livedance and sound workby leading choreographer Wayne McGregor and artist HaroonMirza at regular intervals throughout the day
11.45-3.30pmDrop in tours
20 minute tours, please sign up on the day to explore
- New cutting edge science laboratory spaces,led by Dr Nalin Patel
- Architecture of the Maxwell Centre, led by architect Jess Mailey
- The Cavendish Museum
From 12pm3D printing demonstrations and drop in workshops, led by Richard Bowman
12.30-1.30pmBite-size talks: Round 1
Scientists, curators and artists will give a snapshot of their projects in 8 minutes (!) with an opportunity to meet the speakers and ask your questions afterwards
Room 1:
- DNA origami: Folding on the Smallest Scale, withPhD student Kerstin Göpfrich
- Nanotechnology: Worlds within worlds, with PhDstudents Jasmine Rivett and Paul Clarkson
- Into Boundless Space I Leap: Art at the Maxwell Centre, with curator Guy Haywood
Room 2:
- Superconducting: Levitating Trains and Saving the Planet, with PhD student Sofia Taylor
- Solar Cells
- Art, Dance and Science, with curator Dr Jenny Powell
- Rechargeable batteries beyond Li-ion, with PhD student Hugh Glass
2.30-3.30pm Bite-size talks: Round 2
Another chance to hear scientists, curators and artists giving a snapshot of their projects in 8 minutes (!) with an opportunity to meet the speakers and ask your questions afterwards
Room 1:
- DNA origami: Folding on the Smallest Scale, with student Kerstin Göpfrich
- Artist Mark Titchner on his new work
- Nanotechnology: Worlds within worlds, with students Jasmine Rivett and Paul Clarkson
- Into Boundless Space I Leap: Art at the Maxwell Centre, with curator Guy Haywood
Room 2:
- Superconducting: Levitating Trains and Saving the Planet, with Sofia Taylor
Solar Cells
- Art, Dance and Science, with curator DrJenny Powell
- Rechargeable batteries beyond Li-ion, with student Hugh Glass
Sharing Creative Exploration: What can the arts and science do for each other?
Evening panel discussion with drinks reception
Saturday 9 April
4.30-6pm
FREE please book for this evening event via Eventbrite
A discussion chaired by Andrew Nairne, Director of Kettle’s Yard with leading scientists and artists.
Speakers include:
Dr Philip Barnard
Dr Suchitra Sebastian
Mark Titchner, artist
Professor John Barrow