The Goethe-Institut has launched an international artist-in-residence program, Studio Quantum, inviting artists to explore quantum technologies through art. The program, which began in Ireland in 2023, examines the future impact of quantum technologies on areas like sustainability, climate change, artificial intelligence, and data security. Artists from Ireland and seven other countries can apply for two-month residencies in six global locations. Ulrike Gasser, Director of the Goethe-Institut, highlighted the program’s success in fostering art and technology collaborations. Partners include Trinity College Dublin, CONNECT, Trinity Quantum Alliance, Project Arts Centre, and The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art.
Goethe-Institut’s Studio Quantum Programme: An Intersection of Art and Quantum Technologies
The Goethe-Institut has announced an open call for its international Studio Quantum artist-in-residence program. This initiative invites artists from Ireland and seven other participating countries to apply before the deadline on 11th February 2024. The program, initiated by the Goethe-Institut in 2023, aims to explore the potential of emerging quantum technologies through the perspective of art. It focuses on the future implications of these technologies on various sectors, including sustainability, climate change, artificial intelligence, data security, and data encryption.
Residency Details and Locations
The Studio Quantum residencies last for two months. Artists residing in Ireland have the opportunity to apply for a residency in one of six locations: Karlsruhe in Germany, Johannesburg in South Africa, Lagos in Nigeria, Rotterdam in the Netherlands, Mexico City in Mexico, and London in the United Kingdom. The program will select one artist from each participating country. The selected artists will receive a production budget, travel costs, accommodation, and an honorarium.
Quantum Technologies and Artistic Creation
During their residencies, artists are encouraged to integrate quantum technologies into their work or to create art using quantum technologies, accessed via the cloud. The program also encourages artists to explore new techniques and methods of artistic production enabled by quantum technologies.
Reflections on the Programme and Future Prospects
Ulrike Gasser, Director of the Goethe-Institut, reflected on the open call for the 2024 Studio Quantum residencies. She highlighted the inspiring foundations laid by the artists who participated in the pilot phase of Studio Quantum. She emphasized the significance of meaningful, multi-disciplinary art and technology collaborations. The 2024 Studio Quantum program offers artists a unique opportunity to explore emerging quantum technologies through their artistic practice and to connect with a network of local and international experts in technology, culture, science, and education.
Partnerships and Application Process
The project has partnered with several institutions in Ireland, including Trinity College Dublin, CONNECT – the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Future Networks and Communications, Trinity Quantum Alliance, Project Arts Centre, and The Douglas Hyde Gallery of Contemporary Art. For information about international partners and further details about the application process for the Studio Quantum artist-in-residence program 2024, interested individuals can visit goethe.de/quantum.
