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Entangled expressions: where quantum science and art come together

Entangled expressions: where quantum science and art come together

Update: 2025-07-231
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What happens when you put a visual artist in the middle of a quantum physics lab? This month’s Physics World Stories podcast explores that very question, as host Andrew Glester dives into the artist-in-residence programme at the Yale Quantum Institute in the US.


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Each year, the institute welcomes an artist to explore the intersections of art and quantum science, bridging the ever-fuzzy boundary between the humanities and the sciences. You will hear from the current artist-in-residence Serena Scapagnini, a visual artist and art historian from Italy. At Yale, she’s exploring the nature of memory, both human and quantum, through her multidisciplinary projects.


You’ll also hear from Florian Carle, managing director of the institute and the co-ordinator of the residency. Once a rocket scientist, Carle has always held a love of theatre and the arts alongside his scientific work. He believes art–science collaborations open new possibilities for engaging with quantum ideas, and that includes music – which you’ll hear in the episode.


Discover more about quantum art and science in the free-to-read Physics World Quantum Briefing 2025




This article forms part of Physics World‘s contribution to the 2025 International Year of Quantum Science and Technology (IYQ), which aims to raise global awareness of quantum physics and its applications.


Stayed tuned to Physics World and our international partners throughout the year for more coverage of the IYQ.


Find out more on our quantum channel.



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Entangled expressions: where quantum science and art come together

Entangled expressions: where quantum science and art come together

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