Magic in the Mundane

With Mika Rottenberg and Felix Flicker

Episode 3 of the Edge of Reason podcast, hosted by Atlantic Re:think and Hauser & Wirth, titled "Magic in the Mundane" was published on November 14, 2024 and runs 28 minutes.

November 14, 2024 ·28m · Edge of Reason

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In this episode, artist Mika Rottenberg and theoretical physicist Dr. Felix Flicker search for the intersection between art and science, inviting us to rediscover the beauty of the world around us. Rottenberg shares how her work transforms familiar materials to highlight the connection between humans and their environment, while Dr. Flicker discusses the properties of common objects and the ways we can find magic in the mundane through scientific curiosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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In this episode, artist Mika Rottenberg and theoretical physicist Dr. Felix Flicker search for the intersection between art and science, inviting us to rediscover the beauty of the world around us. Rottenberg shares how her work transforms familiar materials to highlight the connection between humans and their environment, while Dr. Flicker discusses the properties of common objects and the ways we can find magic in the mundane through scientific curiosity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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