International Festival of Arts & Ideas - YQI Documentary screening + conversation about art and technology

Event time: 
Saturday, June 21, 2025 - 1:00pm to 2:00pm
Location: 
Wright Lab, WL-216 (Conference Room) See map
272 Whitney Avenue
New Haven, CT 06511
Event description: 

Join us for an unforgettable experience as we delve into the captivating world of Artist Serena Scapagnini, fascinated by the processes underlying memory. The event will commence with the U.S. Premiere of the documentary “Serena Scapagnini – The Space Beyond” (Lo Spazio Oltre), featuring an extended version that showcases her recent artistic residency at the Yale Quantum Institute. Following this screening, immerse yourself in an engaging discussion about art, memory, and quantum technology with Serena and her collaborators.

Serena’s work uniquely blends art and science, exploring the intricacies of memory—from the human brain, synapses, and thoughts to phenomena in quantum computing such as quantum memory, decoherence, and qubit lifetimes in superconducting devices. Her collaborations with neuroscientists at the Higley Lab and quantum researchers at the Yale Quantum Institute enrich her art, taking shape through drawings, paintings, spatial installations, and videos.

Admission: 
Free