PROTOCOGNITION ART EXHIBITION – 4th to 8th Oct

Step into a captivating art exhibition held by The University Of The West Of England’s Unconventional Computing Lab, where scientists and artists join forces to unveil the mesmerising microcosms of our world. Here, you’ll explore astonishing creations that dive deep into the unseen realms. Behold the breathtaking nano-brains, forged from thermal proteins, as they dance before your eyes. Marvel at the intricate architectures of mycelium networks, weaving a tapestry of life beneath our feet. Watch in awe as swarms of soldier crabs move in orchestrated harmony, showcasing the beauty of collective intelligence. Finally, immerse yourself in the enigmatic world of colloids, where matter becomes a canvas for ingenious artistry. Join us on this extraordinary journey, where science meets art to reveal the hidden wonders of our universe.

Public talks and performances: Ugnius Bajaranus: Android controlled by fungi — The Performance. Dan Nicolau: Bacterial intelligence. Andy Adamatzky: Language of fungi and proteinoids — Sonification. Konrad Szaciłowski: Do machines understand music?  Alessandro Chiolerio: The cyberforest experiment. Genaro Martinez Swarms of tiny robots show choreographic skills?

Open hours: 4 October  – 1500-2100.  5-6 October – 1200-2100. 7 October – 1300-2100. 8 October – 1200-1800

Curator Irina Petrova Adamatzky (Director of Bristol Art Gallery)

Scientific advisers  Prof Andrew Adamatzky (UWE Bristol), Prof. Konrad Szaciłowski (AGH University Krakow), Prof. Alessandro Chiolerio (IIT Genoa), Anna Nikolaidou (UWE Bristol)

Organised by Bristol Art Gallery and Unconventional Computing Lab UWE Bristol

Under aegis of EC H2020 projects COGITOR and FUNGATERIA and EPSRC project Computing with Proteinoids
Contact: andrew.adamatzky@uwe.ac.uk