Wonder and wisdom: When art and science meet

Carbon is all around us in multiple forms, but we have come to equate the chemical element with rising emissions and view it as a polluting force. But how do artists view carbon? Is it different from the way scientists see it? Do they see it through a critical and creative lens? It is these thoughts that come to mind when one sees the ongoing exhibition CARBON, at the recently opened Science Gallery Bengaluru. More than 35 works and installations give a distinct view of this ubiquitous chemical element.

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Vikas Gotla
Jahnavi Phalkey, Infosys Prize Winner, On Her Journey As A Science Historian

In this episode, Jahnavi Phalkey, founding director of the Science Gallery Bengaluru, talks about how she got to be a historian of science and technology. She also talks about the interplay of various factors that have influenced scientific research in India, and her aspiration that the Science Gallery should become a welcoming space for young people to explore whatever fascinates them, be it math, gaming, or theatre, free of expectations.

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Vikas Gotla
Indian, global artists explore carbon's essence in science fair

At Sanjaynagar’s Science Gallery complex , an ancient African tulip wears a high-tech cloak of eco-sensors, broadcasting its secret life.

This data paints a digital canvas on a nearby wall, revealing the tree's whispered stories of sun, rain, and the ever-present breath of carbon. This is just one of the 36 immersive exhibits at the 'Carbon' exhibition, where Indian and international artists explore the element that binds us all.

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Vikas Gotla