The opening event of the Ulm Quantum Festival offers an entertaining evening on the topic of “Quantum & Art” for all those interested in science and art, featuring lectures, a panel discussion, and interactive exhibits. In particular, an art exhibition will be opened as part of the national DPG project “Quantum meets Arts.”
Quantum Century will be a small-scale display located within the museum’s permanent exhibitions, offering an intimate space to explore the evolution of quantum science from its early 20th-century origins to its modern applications, with a special focus on Japan’s contributions. Visitors will encounter historical artifacts, interactive displays, and multimedia installations that reveal both the foundational breakthroughs and cutting-edge innovations shaping our world. By connecting science, history, and society, the event aims to raise public awareness and foster international and interdisciplinary dialogue on quantum science and technology.
A seminar to discuss the deep impact of quantum applications on our society and the creative inspiration that quantum paradoxes suggest in contemporary arts.
Competitive event for school students from West Bengal, India – deliberation on ‘Quantum Age Begins: Potentials & Challenges’.
How do atoms, ions, and electrons behave? What principles of quantum physics determine their calculus?
QATALIVE pulls back the curtain on these questions—and more. Taking the form of a traditional photobooth, visitors are asked to enter and encounter themselves as waves or particles in multiple aesthetic states on a large-screen display. In line with Schrödinger’s Cat, only when participants exit the booth and see their printed portrait do they observe their truly final form.
Queer Quest invites participants to experience quantum science not only as a discipline—but as a liberatory framework for reimagining identity, healing, and possibility. This immersive two-day event, held in partnership with Center on Halsted and a satellite event to Arlan Hamilton’s Your First Million Live, is curated for LGBTQIA+ Black and Brown professionals working at the intersection of STEAM and mental health.
At the center lies the Mental Health & STEAM Resource Village, where inclusive therapy collectives and hands-on quantum demos anchor a community of care.
Queer Quest is a first-of-its-kind event that makes quantum science radically accessible, emotionally resonant, and culturally grounded—proving that no one owns quantum science, and everyone is invited.
This is an afternoon program at the National Communication Museum (NCM) that aims to present complex ideas, research, and theories from quantum physics to a general audience, with the goal of increasing engagement and promoting broader knowledge. We are engaging three Melbourne academics and experts in their respective areas of quantum research to present their key findings in a fun and accessible way, utilizing engaging visual presentations and humorous yet informed talks. This program is linked to our current Quantum Futures exhibition: https://ncm.org.au/exhibitions/quantum-futures.
To commemorate the declaration of 2025 as the “International Year of Quantum Science and Technology,” this summer, we will hold a special exhibition titled “entangle Moment — [quantum, earth, universe] × art” at the Osaka–Kansai Expo in Japan.
This exhibition aims to allow a wide range of visitors to experience three key themes—the microscopic world of quantum, the oceans and Earth that nurture life, and the vast universe—through collaborations between science, technology, and art.
The year 2025 marks the 100th anniversary of the discovery of quantum mechanics.
In recognition of this milestone, the United Nations General Assembly has declared 2025 the “International Year of Quantum Science and Technology” under the auspices of UNESCO.
In celebration of this historic year, entangle moment – [quantum | earth | universe] × art will present an immersive experience of the quantum, ocean, and cosmic realms through interdisciplinary collaboration across science, technology, and the arts.
From the microcosmic world of quantum mechanics to the deep sea and global ecosystems and out into the mysteries of the cosmos, this exhibition offers “entangled” installations, where scientific knowledge and artistic imagination are interwoven.
Just as quantum research spans a century, scientists and artists alike have long explored the invisible, the uncertain, and the deeply mysterious aspects of nature.
Across eras, it is creative experimentation—rooted in imagination and technology—that has opened new paths of perception.
The venue will feature a circular space inspired by the legendary Ouroboros, symbolizing continuity between the micro and macro realms.
Within this space, cutting-edge research from Japanese universities, institutions, and companies—including quantum computing and sensing, quantum communication, Arctic exploration, deep-sea research tracing the origins of life, and astrophysical studies on black holes and dark matter—will coexist with artistic expressions to form a unique and immersive environment. Through these exhibitions, videos, XR installations, interactive artworks, and computer games, visitors may witness the moment when a new form of art emerges—born from the convergence of imagination and science.
As you explore the exhibition at your own pace, we invite you to reflect on how science and technology are becoming inseparable from our changing planet, and to consider the “moment” we live in—across past, present, and future.
A rich lineup of stage events will also be held, including talks, workshops, and musical programs featuring researchers, artists, and thinkers from diverse fields.
We hope this exhibition serves as a catalyst for new questions, ideas, and initiatives that will propel us into the next 100 years.
Join us for a captivating afternoon that brings science and art together through a reading from the new book Two Revolutions: Einstein’s Relativity and Quantum Physics, jointly authored by the late black hole physicist C. V. Vishveshwara and his daughter, theoretical physicist Smitha Vishveshwara. The book explores the twin revolutions of Einstein’s relativity and quantum physics, woven through personal reflections and imaginative storytelling. The event will feature artists and physicists sharing science, dramatized dialogues spanning themes from the quantum to the cosmic, and a dance performance that interprets the story of the Universe and the rhythm of scientific discovery through movement.
Book reading: Vijay Padaki (Theatre Educator & Playwright), Minti Jain (Theatre Educator & Actor), Dr B S Shylaja (Former Director, JNP), Sri Pramod G Galgali (Former Director, JNP), Sri H R Madhusudana (Visiting Faculty, JNP), and Smitha Vishveshwara (Quantum physicist & author)
Interpretive dance: Suma Krishnamurthy (Bharathanatyam Dancer)
Music: Lavanya Krishnamurthy (Karnatak Musician)
Guest scientists: Parameswaran Ajith (Astrophysicist)
Anchor: Prajval Shastri (Astrophysicist)
C. V. Vishveshwara was a theoretical physicist, affectionately known as the « Black Hole Man of India. » He is best known for his discovery of the “quasi-normal modes” of black holes — vibrational modes of black holes that are analogous to the ringdown of a bell. His predictions were confirmed by the recent observations of gravitational waves. A well-known author and cartoonist, he was the founding director of the Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium in Bengaluru.
Smitha Vishveshwara is a theoretical physicist at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, known for her work at the interface of condensed matter physics and quantum phenomena. She is also known for her creative approaches to science communication, blending physics with music, theatre, and storytelling to make complex ideas accessible to broad audiences.
The Brilliant (Quantum) Poetry competition invites participants worldwide to submit poems inspired by quantum science themes, such as superposition, entanglement, and uncertainty. Submissions will be accepted in all UN official languages, with English translations for judging.
First prize £1000 — Second prize £500 — Third prize £250
Launch: March 21, 2025
Submission Deadline: June 30, 2025
Winners will be announced on November 10