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The growing complexity of scientific research and the need to engage diverse audiences call for new ways of communicating science that integrate rational, aesthetic, and sensory dimensions. In this context, Area Science Park has supported two artistic residencies that operate at the intersection of science and creativity: The Sentinel Self Story by Danish artist Sissel Marie Tonn, and Regenerative Symphony by the UK-based duo Studio Above & Below.
The Sentinel Self Story explores the relationship between body, perception, and scientific data, presenting the individual as a “sentinel of the self” and translating complex concepts into immersive, aesthetic experiences. Regenerative Symphony, also showcased at Sonar Festival in Barcelona and Ars Electronica in Linz, transforms environmental data into audiovisual experiences, creating a “regenerative symphony” that makes ecological changes tangible and encourages sensory and collective engagement.
These projects show that collaboration between artists and researchers goes beyond dissemination, influencing research practices, introducing new perspectives, and stimulating epistemic innovation. The presentation will discuss these residencies as examples of how artistic projects can serve as laboratories for experimenting with science communication, while also illustrating different dissemination strategies, from immersive installations to community events with live performances.
The residencies were co-commissioned by MEET Digital Cultural Center in Milan and Area Science Park as part of the S+T+ARTS in the City project, co-funded by the European Union.
Additional video references:
https://youtu.be/ytFoof2pLLA?si=su5a6tDRcHSYF22R
https://youtu.be/9rK8wA3YsjI?si=VMD0AtlmBm0qU8CE
https://youtu.be/_BK47eX51d8?si=yt1gRWKBuQF_dUpb
https://youtu.be/DOH8qBbz8tg?si=RnVZJOsFOhiC0Szs
AREA SCIENCE PARK
Supervised by the Italian Ministry of University and Research, Area Science Park is a national research body headquartered in Trieste.
Established in 1978, Area Science Park’s main focuses include:
management and development of research and technology infrastructures
highly specialized research in the fields of Artificial Intelligence and Data Engineering, omics sciences, and functional materials
design of innovation models to support industry and the creation and growth of deep tech startups.
Area Science Park is responsible for managing a science and technology park spanning 80,000+ square meters. The site is spread over 2 campuses, fully equipped for R&D work.
The park hosts 57 national and international research organisations and companies, employing 2,800 people in total.
With 3 main laboratories on its premises (Genomics and Epigenomics, Electron Microscopy, Data Engineering) operating with cutting edge technology equipment and accessible in an open access mode by researchers from academia and business alike, Area is part of networks of scientific collaboration and international research infrastructures.
