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Celebrating art and science together in Pécs in 2010
The Bridges World Conference – Mathematical connection between art, science and culture is held in a different city every year. In 2010 one of the European Capitals of Culture; Pécs will give place to the event between 24 and 28 July.
The conference is attended by mathematicians of the leading universities of the world, artists, teachers, musicians, computer experts, sculptors, dancers, educators and representatives of companies developing pedagogical tools. The aim of the conference is to present the interdisciplinary connection points, the so-called “bridges”, and to popularise them among the wider audience through interesting programmes. The predecessor of the conference is the Pécs – Ars GEometrica event, held since 2007 with growing popularity.
The conference program is made up of lectures and workshops in plenary and simultaneous sessions. The works of the Bridges participants will also be exhibited. The structure of the event also provides an opportunity to share the scientific and artistic problems discussed at the meeting with the general public. Some of the speakers will present shows and different toys to the general audience at outdoor venues where anybody can experiment with them. The public will also get an insight into the creative work of artists and scholars during the conference under the program Art in Progress and in the evenings concerts and theatre shows and multimedia presentations will be held. The Bridges Family Day, which will form part of the event, will present opportunities to visitors of all ages to participate in various games related to the theme of the conference. Visitors will have the opportunity to solve a puzzle based on a geometric shape, a tool called Zome (which is similar to the Hungarian “Babylon” game) and the creation of eye-catching forms made of geometric models. Children and youth will be attracted by easy to understand and funny popular science presentations by scientists and artists participating at the conference.
Deadlines for applications:
1 February 2010 – Conference, lectures
1 March 2010 – Workshop-lectures
15 March 2010 – Short lectures
25 March 2010 – deadline for considering the applications
25 April 2010 - Finalising the applications
For further information please visit:
www.bridgesmathart.org/bridges-2010/
www.pecsikult.hu/bridges2010
Please check the video invitation of the event at:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXhgdgNikA0
Organizer: Pécs Cultural Centre
Date: 24-28 July 2010
Venue: National Theatre of Pécs, Dominican House, Színház Square, Promenade Square, Pécs and several other venues.