Join us for an exciting conference organised by CVAN London and UCL PEARL (Person-Environment-Activity Research Laboratory) , where we will explore innovative ways to view and curate art in different contexts.

This event will test ways to make art accessible and inclusive ways of making art exhibitions; transpose art to locations around the world, and leverage data for inclusive audience development. 

Drawing on PEARL’s ability to control lighting, sound, smell and space, we will demonstrate how we can test an artwork under different curatorial conditions.

Hosted at UCL PEARL, this unique engineering facility allows us to simulate life-sized environments and study human interactions under controlled conditions.

Don’t miss this opportunity to expand your creative practice and curatorial ideas through scientific possibilities.

Takeaways:

• Understanding PEARL: Learn about the capabilities and research opportunities at PEARL, including multisensorial simulation and data collection.

• Sector Challenges: Gain insights into the key challenges faced by the visual arts network and how science can provide solutions.

• Expert Perspectives: Hear from leading professionals in the fields of art, design and technologies

• Multisensorial Curation: Discover how PEARL’s research can enhance the curation of art objects through lighting, sound, and smell design.

• Audience Development: Explore how sensory interaction with artworks and art spaces can be evaluated, develop audiences and improve visitor experience. 

• Collaboration Opportunities: Learn about potential collaborations and research initiatives that can benefit both the arts and scientific communities.

Agenda

• Welcome
• Introduction to PEARL – Prof. Nick Tyler
• How PEARL can help the Arts – Dr Sara Adhitya
• Sector Challenges for the Visual Arts – Dr Jo Townshend
• Adaptive Architecture – Dr Ali Hossaini
• Opening Up the Visual Arts to be Fair & Equitable – Q&A with Sheryll Catto, Director, Action Space & Dr Jo Townshend
•  Break
• Multisensorial Approach to the Future of Visual Arts
• Performance by Andrew Omoding
•  Introduction to Andrew Omoding and his artwork – Lisa Brown
• Multisensorial curation of artwork – Dr Sara Adhitya
• Transposing artworks with sound and acoustics – Dr Sara Adhitya, Andrew Omoding, Lisa Brown
• Illuminating Art: The Power of Light in Gallery Displays– Dr Navaz Davoodian
• Olfactory curation for galleries and museums – Dr George Alexopoulos
•  Bringing it all together – Dr Sara Adhitya, Andrew Omoding, Sheryll Catto
• Let’s collaborate – opportunities for co-producing research – Prof. Nick Tyler, Dr Sara Aditya and Dr Jo Townshend
• Thanks & close

Artists:  there are a limited number of £100 bursaries for artists to attend this event.  These are to support participation for those who would otherwise not be able to attend and priority will be given to artists based in or from Barking & Dagenham, Brent or Newham. Please register your interest here.