Sydney Science Festival returns to Parramatta for children and families to explore how the Festival theme trace applies to the climate, astronomy, health and medicine. Meet local scientists and join a dialogue about the role of science in the world, participate in hands-on activities and enjoy interactive performances throughout the day. Performances Street Science 10.30am,…
Topic: Innovation and Technology
Atmospheric Memory: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer Artist tour
This guided tour with Rafael Lozano-Hemmer is designed for professional creative technologists, artists, engineers, producers and programmers who are interested in insights into the technologies used in the conception and making of the exhibition. Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s breathtaking immersive art environment is inspired by computing pioneer Charles Babbage’s concept of air containing a ‘vast library’ of…
Atmospheric Memory: Rafael Lozano-Hemmer Family tour
Internationally renowned artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer has created the immersive art and science exhibition Atmospheric MemoryInternal link icon. During this guided tour designed for high-school aged children and their families, Rafael Lozano-Hemmer will lead audiences through the rooms of Atmospheric Memory and engage with their responses to the work. Exploring the lasting impact of the words…
Powerhouse Late: Science
A celebration of science bringing together Sydney’s leading scientists. Featuring ‘The Drag Experiment’ with Dr. Naomi Koh Belic, DNA sonification with Dr Mark Temple and the ABC’s Ockham’s Razor. Bar by Grifter. Booking recommended.
Climate Solutions
As part of 100 Climate Conversations, selected guests present their career paths and stories in a targeted 30-minute webinar for schools. Designed to intrigue and inspire, these programs look at the careers and research of those searching for solutions to mitigate the effects of the changing climate. From cooling new housing estates, making clouds to…
Art Therapy and The Brain
The use of creative practice and science has been a long-standing approach to mental health and wellbeing. Join a panel from the MARCS Institute for Brain, Behaviour and Development for an exploration of neuroscience and art therapy. Led by Powerhouse Artistic Associate and visual artist Agatha Gothe-Snape, this discussion will examine the importance of art…
Indigenous Science Experience at Redfern
What can Aboriginal astronomy tell us about the night sky? How is our native flora used in bush medicine? How do Indigenous Australians make axes from stone? What can we learn about sustainable living from 60 000+ years of Indigenous culture? Find out the answers to these questions and more at the Indigenous Science Experience….
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer in Conversation
In a conversation covering industrialisation, the climate crisis, collective memory, and digital surveillance, hear how artist Rafael Lozano-Hemmer found connection with Babbage’s radical ideas and how his own work intersects with the Powerhouse collection – including Babbage’s visionary Difference Engine (1823) and the Cooke and Wheatstone telegraph (1837–1842). Lozano-Hemmer’s use of technology in his practice…
Atmospheric Memory: Culture and Innovation with Jose Luis de Vincente
Join a behind-the-scenes tour of Atmospheric Memory with international director and curator José Luis de Vicente. De Vicente will share stories of how the exhibition was conceived and discuss the integration of culture, innovation, and futurism within the project. Rafael Lozano-Hemmer’s breathtaking immersive art environment is inspired by computing pioneer Charles Babbage’s concept of air…
Keynote: Nicole Yamase – Pacific Odyssey
Presenting in Australia for the first time for Sydney Science Festival, acclaimed ocean scientist Dr Nicole Yamase, shares her childhood experiences in Micronesia and her lifelong dedication to ocean conservation. Dr Yamase is a community builder, leading the Madau Project which empowers Micronesian youth to re-connect with the navigational heritage that enabled their ancestors to…