Art@Harbour 2024 – "Science in Art" Exhibition

Science and art are often seen as distinct disciplines. But there are indeed instances where they intersect and influence one another. Light may be a subject of science, as in the study of the nature and properties of light. But it may also be an art, as artworks to present the concept of light or display captivating lighting effects.

With the theme of exploration of the nature and properties of light, the Science Promotion Unit invites the local art group LAAB Architects and Kwok Dylan to create two sets of art installations, namely Harbour Cup and Schrödinger's Bed. Harbour Cup is an artwork inspired by table soccer. When the ball is kicked, the movement triggers the sensors embedded in the artwork, lighting up the trajectory of the ball at night. Unlike regular table soccer, the players need to negotiate and decide how they want to play the game, be it competition or collaboration.

The adjacent Schrödinger's Bed consists of nine fun-looking art installations with three cats lying in frames while three others sitting in similar settings. Visitors can observe the cats with cameras and open their mind to the thought experiment conceived by the physicist Erwin Schrödinger.

Through these playful and creative installations that integrate science and art, we hope to stimulate visitors' curiosity to explore the science behind the artwork and encourage people to collaborate and establish new connections with each other.

Exhibition period: 25.3–8.6.2024
Venue: Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section)
Opening hours: 24 Hours
Free admission

Presented by: Leisure and Cultural Services Department
Jointly organised by: Art Promotion Office & Science Promotion Unit
A Programme of: Art@Harbour 2024

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Schrödinger's Bed – By Dylan KWOK


Harbour Cup – By LAAB Architects

Inspired by the interesting properties of light, the artists created two sets of art installations infusing science and art for the "Science in Art" exhibition. The Science Promotion Unit hopes to arouse the audience's curiosity about science through the artworks, and further explore the related scientific knowledge. We will invite Dr. David YU, Lecturer of the Faculty of Science of the University of Hong Kong and a popular science book author, to introduce Schrodinger’s cat experiment, wave-particle duality of light, photoelectric effect, and some other interesting quantum effects to the public.

*The "Science in Art" project, with the theme of exploring the nature and properties of light, showcases two sets of interactive art installations, namely "Harbour Cup" created by the local art group LAAB Architects and "Schrodinger's Bed" by artist Dylan Kwok.

Time: 13.4.2024 (Sat) | 15:30–16:30
Speaker: Dr. David YU (Lecturer, Faculty of Science, HKU; Popular Science Book Author)
Moderator: Dr. SO Chu-wing (Assistant Curator, Hong Kong Science Museum)
Language: Cantonese

The art group LAAB Architects and artist Dylan Kwok are inspired by the interesting properties of light, and created two sets of art installations Harbour Cup and Schrödinger’s Bed respectively for the Science in Art exhibition. To give the audience with a deeper understanding of the creative concepts behind the artworks, the Science Promotion Unit has invited the two participating art groups to share their experience in the artwork creation process, and explore the close relationship between art and science in a guided tour.

Date: 27.4.2024
Time: 11:30–12:30
Venue: Central and Western District Promenade (Central Section)
Speakers: LAAB Architects (Art Group) and Dylan Kwok (Artist)
Language: Cantonese
Quota: 50
Enrolment: Online registration on a first-come-first-served basis. Please click here for details and registration (Registration starts on 15 Apr).