Das All erfahren: Vom Sehen und Hören des Universums

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Discussion with Rohini Devasher, Annika Kahrs, Prof. Dr. Omar W. Nasim and Dr. Christina Landbrecht

In their artworks, the artists Rohini Devasher and Annika Kahrs deal with phenomena and elements of the universe. Both are interested in the work and materiality of astronomical research facilities and open up new perspectives on space in their films - through image and sound. In her video work "One Hundred Thousand Suns", Devasher presents images, narratives and poetic and scientific perspectives that make the human relationship to the sun tangible and perceptible. In her film "Gravity's Tune", Kahrs on the other hand creates access to the phenomenon of gravitational waves, which are created by the merging of black holes, for example, and travel unhindered through space until they are measured by a gigantic laser and resound for us humans as sound from outer space.

The artists will discuss their work in a round-table discussion with science historian Prof. Dr. Omar W. Nasim. In his research, he deals with scientific practices and analysis technologies and with the network of relationships between science, philosophy and art. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Christina Landbrecht, Program Director Art at the Ernst Schering Foundation.

In cooperation with the Ernst Schering Foundation. Accompanying this event, we will show Annika Kahrs' video work "Gravity's Tune" at PalaisPopulaire from February 26 to March 2, 2025.