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Handshake: An Interactive Robotic Installation by AATB & Event Series -
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Machine Hallucination (2019) by Refik Anadol at ARTHOUSE NYC -
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Installing 'Alumni Stories' artwork by Christina Baeriswyl -
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François Moncarey, "DISORDER". Swiss Digital Arts at SAT in Montreal -
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Nuvu Workshop - Swiss Touch Presents: Heritage in Peril -
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LASER Boston – Sensory Overload: Marcel Zaes
Cross-Pollination
We leverage the arts to make sense of profound changes and build communities at the interface of science, technology, and society.
Through our personalized, tailored approach, we connect partners with local cultural institutions, professionals, academic institutions, and private sector partners to help initiate and grow projects. We encourage and foster exchanges between technology, science, and the arts.
Latest from Arts
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New Report: The Expanding Scope of Design
December 6, 2023A survey of 17 design leaders carried out by Swissnex and design studio Other Tomorrows examines critical shifts in the design landscape, from the rise of generative AI to pervasive environmental and climate concerns.
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Broadway Bites: Other Tomorrows
August 17, 2023Join us for our monthly community lunch at 420 Broadway in Cambridge. This month: Other Tomorrows presents a report on critical shifts in today’s design landscape.
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Marc Streit Joins as Head of Arts and Creative Industries
August 8, 2023Based in New York, the founder of the “zürich moves!” festival will draw on his extensive experience as a cultural entrepreneur to lead Swissnex’s initiatives at the interface of art, science, and technology across the American Northeast.
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The Experimental Museum II
June 16, 2023Through a livestream from inside one of the world’s largest 360° immersive environments, discover how EPFL, MIT, and the University of Paris are collaborating to recreate a navigable landscape of the 1867 Paris World’s Fair.
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Arts as Medicine: Where Do We Go From Here?
June 1, 2023How can arts and culture help prevent and treat disease? Join Swissnex for a dialogue exploring the scientific evidence and policy around the use of arts in medicine.
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The Experimental Museum
April 13, 2023Join us for a 30-min livestream from the MIT Museum, showcasing three innovative approaches to museum practice, from Boston to Lausanne via Basel.
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Jenny Holzer Unofficial
June 10, 2022 — July 23, 2022Zurich-based artist Miriam Laura Leonardi presents her first New York solo show, titled An Exhibition With A View, at JENNY’S gallery in Chinatown. Leonardi examines the interplay between art, technology, and consumerist culture – especially as it pertains to the commodification and media-omnipresence of prominent artists. Discover this custom-made electronic installation.
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Metric Displacement: Installation
June 20, 2022 — June 26, 2022A sound installation at the New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival set in three time zones simultaneously, Metric Displacement is the work of Swiss sound artists and researchers Marcel Zaes and Annie Aries, and American Brian House.
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Built Environment: Where Do We Go From Here?
April 6, 2022How do we balance ecological, development, and equity needs as we construct new living spaces and workspaces for a growing planet? Join the first edition of a new Swissnex series addressing the biggest global challenges of our post-2020 world.
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LASER Boston: Climate Visions
April 28, 2022Presenting accurate data on climate change is proving inadequate to spur widespread, grassroots action. This edition of LASER Boston will explore how data – paired with powerful visuals and art – can provoke a more visceral reaction to the climate crisis than data alone.
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AIRTIME, Swiss Design TV: Launch Event
September 21, 2021Tune in on Instagram live for this special launch event and continue as a live broadcast on wanteddesign.online until October 30 featuring breaking news, general information, and entertainment about contemporary Swiss design.
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AIRTIME, Swiss Design TV
August 11, 2021Live from September 20 - October 30, 2021
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LASER Boston: The Crypto Canvas
March 25, 2021Join us for a virtual adventure, where we will explore the worlds of blockchain, crypto and art.
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LASER Boston: Level Up
May 27, 2021Through online gaming, VR, AR, and AI, we experience entirely new possibilities – and this is just the beginning. This edition of LASER Boston will explore the art of game design and how we can take advantage of it to shape our future.
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Events and Programs
We believe that the arts provide an important perspective on the innovation, science, and technology that are shaping our future. It is, therefore, our mission to create meaningful connections between people and ideas in the arts, research, education, and innovation ecosystems in Switzerland and North America. We facilitate a cross-disciplinary exchange to drive new and innovative collaborative projects and to drive artistic excellence and technological innovation.
Arts Programs
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Some of the services we provide to help Swiss-affiliated artists, designers, art schools, museums, and other institutions include:
- 01 Curate and organize exhibitions and performances
- 02 Connect across disciplines, helping art and science meet
- 03 Coordinate talks, symposia, and panels
- 04 Make targeted introductions to key players for individuals and groups
- 05 Promote and publicize Art & Science projects in North America
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We strive to find the best partner network for our stakeholders and are not only active in the greater Boston area, but also in other major hubs on the East Coast of North America, such as New York, Montréal, Chicago, Miami, and more.
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