study visit

From the 22nd to the 24th of April the Studiotopia team visited one of our partner organisations Gluon in Brussels and Ghent that brought together renowned artists, researchers, and cultural innovators for an immersive exploration of how art and science converge in today’s world.

The study visit kicked off in Brussels at Bozar – Center for Fine Arts, where we visited Khorós, an exhibition featuring the evocative works of Berlinde De Bruyckere. Later, artist Adrien Lucca introduced us to his latest exhibited pieces at LMNO gallery, showcasing the outcomes of his European STARTS in the City program residency at Gluon.

On the second day, the Study Visit moved to Ghent, where the New Metabolism Symposium took center stage. Notable speakers such as Jas Brooks and Thierry Dufrene delved into thought-provoking themes, from AI and surrealism to new methods for interfacing with the human senses. The day ended with visits to two partner institutions, Wintercircus technology hub and the Ghent University Museum and Botanical garden, offering insights into historical and contemporary research in Ghent.

Study visit continued with the second part of the New Metabolism Symposium, tackling issues such as trust, ethics, and the intersection of AI with daily life. Expert-led discussions featured Veronika Liebl (Ars Electronica), Federico Bomba (Sineglossa), Lucas Evers (Waag), Lucía García (iMAL), and artists like Noemi Iglesias Barrios, Ariane Loze, and Charlotte Jarvis, Špela Petrič, Penelope Cain, Bernat Cui, Martyna Marciniak, Pierre-Christophe Gam and dmstfctn. The symposium culminated with the opening of Noemi Iglesias Barrios new exhibition The Falling City at Gluon, marking a poetic reflection on urban transformation and resilience.

With its dynamic mix of exhibitions, discussions, and cross-disciplinary networking, the aim of this study visit was set to inspire new creative collaborations and fresh perspectives on the symbiosis between art and science.