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IBSA Foundation engages in a range of scientific and cultural outreach activities to make science more accessible to all.
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Echoes from the Future - Science, Ethics and the Arts

For the 24/25 season, the collaboration between LAC and IBSA Foundation is developed around the thematic path "Science, Ethics and Art".
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Semir Zeki explores the link between neuroscience and emotions

Delve into the link between neuroscience and emotions with Semir Zeki at LAC Lugano on October 15. Learn about the brain mechanisms behind love, hate and ...
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Lugano Happiness Forum 2024: a journey to discover happiness

The first forum in Switzerland dedicated to the exploration of happiness and human well-being was held in Lugano.
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Conversation with artist Jakob Kudsk Steensen

Jakob Kudsk Steensen (Denmark, 1987) headlines the first SciArt Switzerland event with a focus on the relationship between art and technology.
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Conversation with artist Ed Atkins

Free event with artist Ed Atkins on the boundaries between real experiences and digital worlds was held Nov. 20, in partnership with IBSA Foundation.
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Conversation with the artist Uriel Orlow

On November 10, 2023 the second SciArt SwitzlerlAnd meeting takes place at the Lac Lugano. With Uriel Orlow, winner of the Swiss Grand Prix d'Art.
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Umberto Galimberti, The Emotions: still a largely unknown territory

On January 27, 2024, as part of IBSA Foundation's SciArt Switzerland project, a meeting with Umberto Galimberti will be held in collaboration with LAC.
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Emanuele Trevi - La casa del mago (The House of the Magician)

On 21 October 2023 at 11:00 a.m., at LAC, the public will have a chance to meet the author and essayist Emanuele Trevi, winner of the 2021 Premio Strega.
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Digital Aesthetics: The Wall of Sound di panGenerator

The work The Wall of Sound by panGenerator is part of the Digital Aesthetics project with the aim of making people reflect on digital language.
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Art and Medicine in Dialogue in Boston

The "Arts as Medicine: Where Do We Go From Here?" event, organized by Swissnex, with support from Ibsa Foundation, was held June 1 in Boston.
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New Frontiers in biological and environmental determinants of aging

New Frontiers in biological and environmental determinants of aging Forum in Bellinzona.
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Culture and Longevity

The Forum entitled “Culture and Longevity” in Zurich will bring together international experts from various disciplines to discuss aging.
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Conversation with the artist Olaf Nicolai

On June 5 2023 at Lac in Lugano, SciArt SwitzlerlAnd opens through a conversation on art and science with Olaf Nicolai one of Germany's best-known artists.
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Digital Aesthetics: “La Gabbia” by auroraMeccanica

The work La Gabbia auroraMeccanica is part of the Digital Aesthetics project with the aim of making people think about digital languages.
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Forum culturaesalute.ch 2021 "An alliance for a sustainable future"

The two days of the Alliance for a Sustainable Future Forum focused on the humanization of healthcare and its spaces, as well as on the presentation of ...
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Digital Aesthetics: Robotic voice activated word kicking machine with Neil Mendoza

Neil Mendoza and the work Robotic voice activated word kicking machine: a surreal exploration of language and how people talk to machines.
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Digital Aesthetics: Chromata - with Michael Bromley

Michael Bromley and his work Chromata: generative software that transforms images for museum visitors in a highly immersive aesthetic experience.
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Digital Arts: Ars Electronica Garden, Milan

The Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia has been chosen to host the Ars Electronica Garden in Milan, offering the work of artist Michael Bromley.
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