Entangled: Exploring the relationship between quantum tech and the arts

Have you ever wondered what exactly a quantum computer is and what impact they may have on society?

On 7 December 2022, artists, physicists and philosophers will come together in the Goethe-Institut Irland, to shine a light on the current landscape of quantum computing and to explore the future of quantum technologies and the arts. Join us in 37 Merrion Square this December for an evening of exploratory conversations with experts from around the world.

John Goold (Trinity College Dublin) and Alison Fernandes (Trinity College Dublin) will examine the basics of quantum computing, through the lenses of physics and philosophy.

Harun Siljak (CONNECT) and Emma Garnett (alias Fehdah) (Musician and astro physics graduate) will discuss ‘quantum uniqueness’ in the arts and explore how and why artists might develop work with this new technology.

Ann O’Dea (Silcon Republic & Future Human) will speak to Florian Carle (Yale Quantum Institute) about what kind of art is currently being made with quantum technologies around the world and learn about artistic projects that have stemmed from Yale Quantum Institute’s artist-in-residence programme.

At Living in a Quantum State, artist, music-maker and engineer Dennis McNulty (CONNECT & School of Computer Science and Statistics, Trinity College Dublin) will present ZALM ANCESTORS, a series of moving image works drawing on his current research into the ways in which knowledge is represented in the context of the emerging field of the quantum internet. These short preparatory sketches are textural studies for a longer form work.

The conversations will be followed by a short performance from Fehdah and a reception in the Goethe-Institut Irland.

This event is curated by Aisling Murray and the Living in a Quantum State team. Recordings of the talks will be shared after the event.

'Entangled' is presented in partnership with CONNECT and Trinity College Dublin.

CONNECT is the world leading Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Future Networks and Communications. CONNECT brings together world-class expertise from ten Irish academic institutes to create a one-stop-shop for telecommunications research, development and innovation. We engage with over 40 companies including large multinationals, SMEs and start-ups.