Art of Quantum

2025 is the UNESCO International Year of Quantum, marking a century since theories for a new area of physics transformed how we describe nature’s behaviour below the atomic scale.

The quantum revolution forced scientists and engineers to rethink how the cosmos works at its most fundamental level, question how we experience reality in our daily lives, and develop new technologies and ways of probing the fabric of the universe. However, its provided more than just scientific revelations. Bringing the quantum realm to life has also inspired creatives and artists, challenging them to rethink their practise, how they make art, and what types of stories their art can tell.

At this year’s Great Exhibition Road Festival, hear from a unique panel of quantum physicists and quantum-loving artists. Together they will discuss what makes quantum uniquely inspiring, how their two disciplines have attempted to conceptualise, visualise and communicate the quantum reality, and how the imagery and language of quantum went mainstream and came to have the influence on art and culture that it did.

Visitor information

Talks and discussions are intended for an adult audience and are best suited for ages 16+.

This event is one of the Art of Science talks, and there will be advance tickets released for this event closer to the Festival weekend. 

If you have an advance ticket, please arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the start time. Your ticket gives you priority access, however, as this is a free event we overbook to help ensure a full event and your space may be reallocated. Early arrival reduces this risk.

To see the precise location of where this talk is taking place, you can use what3words.com with the code 'zealous.older.medium'. The lecture theatre is inside the V&A, accessed via level 2, please use the stairs or lift by the V&A cafe.

This event has step-free access.

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