Panel talk: art meets quantum science

Dive into a discussion about the art-science intersection, foregrounded by artist Todd Robinson’s experience undertaking Artist in the Lab, an artist residency at the Quantum Integration Laboratory at the University of Sydney Nanoscience Institute (Sydney Nano). 

Speaking in conversation with quantum scientists Dr John Batholomew and Dr Tim Newman, and moderated by Professor Alice Motion, this talk will see the panelists reflect on Robinson’s experience within the lab, exploring greater themes of experimentation and interdisciplinarity.

Stick around afterwards to explore the exhibition with refreshments and a live music performance in response to Materialnonmaterial. More details coming soon.

Artist in the Lab is part of the 2024-2026 Sydney Nano ArtHaus project at the Sydney Social Sciences and Humanities Advanced Research Centre (SSSHARC). It is supported by funding through the Sydney Nano Catalyst Scheme.

5:00 – 5:30pm: Refreshments
5:30 – 6:15pm: Panel discussion
6:15 – 6:30pm: Audience Q&A
6:30 – 7:30pm: Exhibition open & live music performance

All welcome. Refreshments provided.

Learn more about the exhibition and related public programs here.

🗓️ Thursday 13 August
🕔 5pm – 7:30pm
📍 Verge Gallery
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Image credit: 
Todd Robinson, Materialnonmaterial (installation view), 2026. Photography by Jessica Maurer.
Todd Robinson, Cubic site!, 2026, sublimation printed textile (detail). Design Alyssa Choat. Photograph by Jessica Maurer.