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art meets science – Foundation Herbert W. Franke
The art meets science – Herbert W. Franke Foundation was established in 2022. It honors the life’s work of the visionary Herbert W. Franke and fosters connections between art and science through publications, events, and exhibitions. It also supports scientific projects in the areas of Franke’s research on speleology and neuroaesthetics. Another key mission is the cataloging of the art-science pioneer’s work in cooperation with the Center for Art and Media | ZKM Karlsruhe, which houses the extensive Herbert W. Franke archive.
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CONTACT ATTEMPT selection
In 1974, radio astronomer Frank Drake transmitted the first scientifically designed interstellar message from the Arecibo Observatory, then the world's largest radio telescope. In 2024 to mark the 50th anniversary of this historic 'Arecibo Message,' the art meets science – Foundation Herbert W. Franke issued a worldwide open call, 'CONTACT ATTEMPT,' for generative artists to reflect on this iconic event. Featured in this production by the foundation are the works of five finalists—ranging from three to five minutes in length—along with the first of four parts of 'The Message' by renowned AI artist Sasha Stiles. This work, featuring lyrics created in collaboration with her AI, Technelegy, was specifically commissioned by the foundation for this event.
Contributing artists: Arseniy Tyurin / Alisa Voronina, FAIRLIX, Strayltd & Plutonic Mind, Nicu P, Bård Ionson, Sasha Stiles, art meets science - Stiftung Herbert W. Franke
Running Time: 30 Min
〷◠‿◠〷 This project is part of our festival track "MUNICH Beyond" supported by Film Fernseh Fonds Bayern (FFF)
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