Giulia Buccolini

Cambridge Creative Encounters Exhibition

Thu 14 March - Wed 27 March

West Hub

Join us for a unique exhibition of art and design creations that showcase some of the world’s most burning questions in novel and creative ways. We challenged our researchers to work with creative professionals to rethink the ways they communicate their research, by means of artistic practice, graphic design, illustration, poetry, performance, photography, animation and moving image. We are grateful to CSVPA for their partnership on this project.
The exhibition will take place at the West Hub, a dynamic environment nestled in the heart of Cambridge West. Where university members, businesses, entrepreneurs, and the community come together to learn, collaborate, and socialise. It offers open workspaces, social areas, high-tech meeting rooms, and a resourceful library, among other amenities.
University of Cambridge researchers have worked with professionals from the creative arts to bring their research outside of the world of academia through a diverse range of artistic media from augmented reality, sculpture, photography, illustration, poetry, to animation and short films. The research questions and disciplines are as varied as the creative ways in which they are presented – whether watching a film about light, retelling the life of Richard III, exploring Mexican board games through augmented reality, reflecting on political participation in Nigerian elections, or listening to poetry about youth mental health – there will be plenty to reflect on and learn from this thought-provoking exhibition.
These and other critical topics that face us as a society today are addressed by a collaborative partnership between our researchers and a group of creative professionals.

Cost: Free admission