The title of the exhibition was inspired by a principle of quantum physics called »spooky action at a distance«; this principle refers to entanglement whereby two particles can communicate instantaneously, even if they are separated by a great distance. Albert Einstein was never able to prove this theory of entanglement and dubbed it »spooky action at a distance« - not exactly scientific sounding.

Based on this phenomenon, which has since been extensively researched but still cannot be explained using our current knowledge of physics, the exhibition in the University Gallery will showcase cross-media works that address temporal or spatial entanglement in a figurative sense. The »nova space« will morph into a ›neutral space‹ or a ›sterile laboratory‹ showcasing experimental set-ups and other works that explore individual questions that are both artistic and scientific at the same time. The »spooky action at a distance« element of the exhibition can be seen in other spaces: Art related to the exhibition will be displayed in public spaces across Erfurt and Weimar.

»Spooky Actions« explores the interface between art and science, and between artistic practice and research as is taught in the »Art and Design« Ph.D. programme in the Faculty of Art and Design.  The exhibition is a collaboration between »nova space« and the Ph.D. programme and is a component of the SAR International Conference.

Further information:
SAR International Conference: https://sar2022.uni-weimar.de/ 
Ph.D. Programme: www.uni-weimar.de/kunstundgestaltung/promotion 

»Spooky Actions«
Exhibition Period:
30 June 2022 to 2 September 2022

Hours:
Wednesday, 29 June 2022, 6pm –  9pm

Location:
nova space
Michaelisstraße 34
99084 Erfurt
www.nova-space.org
www.uni-weimar.de/unigalerie
www.instagram.com/nova_artspace

Featured Artists:
Diana Sirianni, Hannes Dünnebier, Jenny Brockmann, Lena Trost, Schirin Kretschmann, Xenia Fink, Yutaka Makino

Curator / Director: Katharina Wendler
NOVA Team: Coretta Klaue, Till Röttjer, Rio Usui
Visual Communication Director: Adrian Palko
Visual Communication Team: Haron Barashed, Ossian Osborne, Lisa Schulz-Coppi, Elise Weiland, Marc Wöhner

The Kunsthaus Erfurt is hosting a series of four exhibitions by the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar’s »nova space« gallery until the end of 2022.

For further information, please contact Katharina Wender, event curator, via e-mail: katharina.wendler[at]uni-weimar.de.