Findings on Light
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PARS, Hester Aardse and Astrid Alben (eds.)

Findings on Light

Light is one of the most essential elements for the existence of life on earth. Plants, animals and humans depend on it. It’s the strongest and fastest form of energy. But what is it when we see light? How do we use it and what can it do? Findings on Light is an exploration of light featuring the work of more than fifty artists and scientists who shape the way we look at the world.

A collection of fascinating and sometimes astonishing research and artwork, this book sheds light on one of the most common yet mysterious phenomenon in our universe, which has captivated creative thinkers for millennia. The contributors’ findings range from quirky, humorous and beautiful to mind-bogglingly complex and disturbing.

Based on the idea that creativity and curiosity are fundamental to both art and science, Findings on Light is the third volume in PARS’ Atlas of Creative Thinking, joining the series after Findings on Ice and Findings on Elasticity, and designed by Joost Grootens.

Light is one of the most essential elements for the existence of life on earth. Plants, animals and humans depend on it. It’s the strongest and fastest form of energy. But what is it when we see light? How do we use it and what can it do? Findings on Light is an exploration of light featuring the work of more than fifty artists and scientists who shape the way we look at the world.

A collection of fascinating and sometimes astonishing research and artwork, this book sheds light on one of the most common yet mysterious phenomenon in our universe, which has captivated creative thinkers for millennia. The contributors’ findings range from quirky, humorous and beautiful to mind-bogglingly complex and disturbing.

Based on the idea that creativity and curiosity are fundamental to both art and science, Findings on Light is the third volume in PARS’ Atlas of Creative Thinking, joining the series after Findings on Ice and Findings on Elasticity, and designed by Joost Grootens.

This volume is part of the Atlas of Creative Thinking

Edited by PARS, Hester Aardse and Astrid Alben

Design: Joost Grootens

20 × 27 cm, 7 ¾ × 10 ¾ in

208 pages, 280 illustrations

paperback

2016, 978-3-03778-490-7, English
Science
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Hester Aardse

Hester Aardse is an art historian specialised in the redevelopment of industrial sites and urban planning. Together with Astrid Alben (née van Baalen), she founded the arts and science initiative PARS at the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten from 2006-2008. PARS invites artists and scientists to share their most beautiful and mind-boggling thoughts and research around particular topics. These got published in the "Findings on.." publication series and were shared at events that are a mixture of art, theatre and scientific experiments.

Astrid Alben

Astrid Alben (neé van Baalen) is a poet and editor. Together with Hester Aardse, she founded the arts and science initiative PARS at the Rijksakademie van beeldende kunsten from 2006-2008. PARS invites artists and scientists to share their most beautiful and mind-boggling thoughts and research around particular topics. These got published in the "Findings on.." publication series and were shared at events that are a mixture of art, theatre and scientific experiments. Astrid Alben's publications include Ai! Ai! Pianissimo (2011), Plainspeak (2019), Klein dood konijn (2021), Dead Little Rabbit (forthcoming 2022) and the Atlas of Creative Thinking (Findings on Ice, Findings on Elasticity, Findings on Light).

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