artiscience: n., 1. the theory and practice of integrating and harmonising (the) art(s) and (the) science(s); 2. the study and knowledge of relations between (the) art(s) and (the) science(s); between artists and scientists. Hence, artiscient: adj. exhibiting or practising artiscience.
Moderation: Natalia Ellingham
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Historical and Contemporary Relations between Arts and Sciences
Recognising the “complex of complex dynamic challenges” facing humanity, how can individuals presently orientate themselves in this sometimes confused and confusing, ever-changing world? Colin Sanderson opens Edinburgh’s Artiscience Library to international visitors, challenging them, not unlike Janus, to look both backwards and forwards from our present at how links between Arts and Sciences create a flow of ideas by which we may (be inspired to) navigate towards the future.
| FRI, 11.09.2020, 18:00 – 18:40 (CET | UTC +2) | Artiscience Library Tour with Colin Sanderson |
| FRI, 11.09.2020, 18:40 – 19:20 (CET | UTC +2) | Q & A with Colin Sanderson |
Video Recording
Interview
Colin Sanderson, Director of the Artiscience Library, interviewed by Malcolm Jamieson
Credit: Peter Dibdin
Credit: Colin Sanderson
Project Credits / Acknowledgements
Paul Maguire, Videography
Natalia Ellingham, Moderation and Curatorial Assistant to the Artiscience Library
Bianka Hofmann, International Advisor
Biography
Colin Sanderson, studied Zoology and Botany at the University of St Andrews, graduating in 1973. He then followed the “Cours de Civilisation Française” at the Sorbonne, before returning to University to take up the study Art History, first at the University of Edinburgh, then at the Courtauld Institute, London. His topic of research was “Naum Gabo, Art & Science”. On returning to Scotland, in 1988 he became Director of ASCENT, a programme of Scottish Sculpture Trust, in 1995 turning it into a separate charity entitled “The Association for Art, Science, Engineering & Technology.” This was formally wound up in 2007. Since 2011, with his library, The Artiscience Library, he has been hosted by one of the largest Edinburgh venues, Summerhall, the former Royal (Dick) Veterinary College, returning to a place of biological study.
