S+T+ARTS AIR: Join us for the AIR FESTIVAL
We are thrilled to invite you to the AIR FESTIVAL, a groundbreaking event showcasing the visionary work of 10 international artists through collaboration with scientists and technologists exploring the concept of air.
The AIR Festival
In today’s rapidly evolving, science-driven society, the need for meaningful connections between science, technology, and art is crucial. The AIR Festival is a groundbreaking event showcasing the visionary work of 10 international artists exploring two key themes: Resilient interspecies urban ecosystems and Human-AI interactions, offering innovative and artistic perspectives on shaping sustainable futures.
The Festival is organized under the S+T+ARTS AIR project, which inspires new ways of thinking and proposes innovative solutions exploring the concept of air. Artists, in collaboration with scientists and technologists, are pushing the boundaries of creativity, art, science and technology to address some of today’s most pressing environmental and societal challenges. By attending the AIR Festival, you’ll have the opportunity to witness these groundbreaking projects firsthand, engage with thought leaders, and be part of a transformative conversation that shapes our collective future.
Save the date
The AIR Festival will take place from October 26th to 27th 2024, in Badalona (Barcelona).
This three-day event will showcase the work of the resident artists and provide a unique platform for dialogue and exchange between different fields of expertise.
The artists
We are excited to introduce the visionary artists and their groundbreaking experiments that will be showcased at the AIR Festival. As part of the S+T+ARTS AIR project, these artists, in collaboration with leading scientists and researchers, are delving into the complex and multifaceted concept of air—its significance, its impact, and its potential to inspire change.
These innovative projects explore two key themes and by addressing them, our artists challenge conventional perspectives on sustainability and offer fresh, artistic insights into how we can shape a more resilient future.
At the AIR Festival, you’ll experience how these artists are pushing the boundaries of creativity, merging art with science and technology to tackle some of today’s most pressing environmental and societal issues. Through their work, they aim to make the unseen visible, bridging the gap between human experiences and the natural and technological worlds.
Join us to witness the power of interdisciplinary collaboration as it comes to life through these experiments—each one a testament to the potential for art and science to inspire new ideas, foster knowledge exchange, and leave a lasting impact on our world.
What to expect
- Experience innovative exhibitions.
Immerse yourself in the exhibitions as a result of an art-science residencies that transcend disciplinary boundaries, showcasing cutting-edge ideas and visionary concepts that address the challenges of the future.
- Be an active part of art-science experiments.
Participate, interact and play a key role in groundbreaking collaborations where art and science converge. The exhibitions will allow you to experience first-hand the innovative art-science solutions on the theme of air presented by 10 international artists together with researchers in science and technology.
- Be part of a vibrant ecosystem anticipating the future.
Be part of a dynamic community at the cutting edge of anticipating and shaping future trends, contributing to an innovative and forward-thinking environment.
The AIR Festival is contemporary with major international events like the America’s Cup and is part of the Manifesta15+ Biennial, ensuring the engagement with both local and global ecosystem.
Mark your calendars and join us in Badalona (Barcelona) this October to witness the future as it unfolds at the intersection of art, science, technology and society and don’t miss the opportunity to be part of a transformative experience that will inspire and challenge your perceptions.
