- Artists Interpret Physics in 'String Theories'
9/3/2008
The exhibit String Theories, at the New England School of Art & Design gallery September 18 to October 25, 2008, includes works by Paul Andrade, Lou Cohen, Keith Francis, and William Frese, who are interpreting the concepts presented in the string theory of physics.
A number of events are planned to complement the exhibit:
- Public reception with the artists from 5-8 p.m. Thursday, September 18, at the gallery.
Lecture and Concert: 1-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, September 23, at the C. Walsh Theatre. MIT Physics Professor Washington Taylor will lecture on string theory. Lou Cohen and James Coleman will perform, accompanied by a short film by William Frese. - Concert: 7 p.m. Friday, October 3, at the gallery, featuring Boston-based electro-acoustic musicians, including Lou Bunk (electro-acoustic flimflammery), Cohen (laptop powered by Csound), and special guests.
- A gallery talk with the artists and guest speaker Hong Liu, associate professor of Physics at MIT, at 1 p.m. Tuesday, October 7, at the gallery. Liu will discuss his research on string theory and take questions from the audience.
The String Theories exhibition catalogue features essays by Washington Taylor, professor of physics in the Center for Theoretical Physics at MIT; gallery Curator James Manning; and exhibiting artists Paul Andrade, Lou Cohen, Keith Francis, and William Frese.
About the gallery
Gallery at the New England School of Art & Design at Suffolk University
75 Arlington St., Boston
617-573-8785
Hours: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. - p.m. Saturday, noon - 5 p.m. Sunday
Enter from 10 Saint James Street on weekends
Artists:
Top: Keith Francis
Middle: Bill Frese
Left: Paul Andrade