Making the Hidden Visible with Linnea Kirby
Creative technologist Linnea Kirby blends engineering, dance, and circus arts to reveal what often goes unseen in performance. From pressure-sensitive mats to light-activated costumes, her work explores how making the hidden visible can transform both artistic expression and audience understanding.
Navigating Complexity in Art-Science Thinking
At the crossroads of neuroscience and art, McGill’s Eden Redman blends computational research with painting, sculpture, and community building. His work explores how creativity and science intersect, revealing that real innovation often emerges at the boundaries of disciplines—where discomfort sparks discovery and collaboration fuels new ways of thinking.
Multiple Ways of Knowing: Dance, Physics and the Space in Between with Sofia Papa
At the intersection of physics and dance, Sofia Papa shows how curiosity and creativity drive both science and art. Explore her journey and discover how multiple ways of knowing deepen our understanding of the world.
The Intuition of Logic: Exploring Paradox and Synergy in Math Art with Matías Gárate
Matías Gárate creates paradoxical art that blends mathematical precision with artistic intuition. A former astrophysicist, he uses geometry to spark curiosity and challenge perception. His work demonstrates the power of art-science integration, turning abstract concepts into immersive experiences that invite viewers to slow down and explore logic visually.
On Knowledge Translation: Why Art-Science Matters in Global Health
Scientific research is growing at record speed—but much of it remains locked behind academic walls. Artist-scientist Vena Joseph explores how art can transform complex health research into knowledge that empowers communities, inspires action, and sparks imagination.
Common Misconceptions About Art-Science
Art and science are often seen as opposites—creativity versus logic, intuition versus proof. But history shows they’ve always been more connected than divided. This blog explores four common misconceptions about art-science and why reimagining their relationship opens up new possibilities.
Inside the Bridges MathArt Conference: Navigating Math, Art and Meaning
Explore the intersections of mathematics, art, and interdisciplinary thinking in this reflection on the 2025 Bridges MathArt Conference. From hands-on workshops and math-inspired fashion to deep discussions on creativity, authenticity, and collaboration, this post captures the spirit of an event where ideas and disciplines meet, clash and evolve.
From STEM to STEAM Education: Cultivating Creativity and Flexible Thinking in Schools
In the evolving landscape of education, traditional boundaries between career fields are becoming increasingly blurred. Integrating art into STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education—transforming it into STEAM education—offers a dynamic approach that fosters interdisciplinary thinking and prepares students for the complexities of the modern world.
The Art of Scientific Visualization: Bringing Data to Life
This fusion of science and art isn’t about making data look pretty—it’s about making it resonate, persuade and even surprise. At its best, artistic scientific visualization can spark curiosity, provoke questions and communicate complexity with clarity and emotion.
How Art Enhances Scientific Understanding
Art and science are often seen as opposites—one driven by creativity, the other by logic. Yet, history reveals a deeper truth as these disciplines have always been intertwined.