Virtual Colloquium: Lucy Sollitt – Quantum Imaginaries: The narratives dominating the “3rd quantum revolution” and the possibilities for alternatives
16.11.2023; 9:30 - 11:00h
In this week’s session of the Virtual Colloquium Lucy Sollitt will share her findings and expand on her research into the 3rd quantum revolution for the Goethe Institut. She will highlight the dominant narrative framing the development of quantum computers – the latest wave of quantum innovation – and explore “quantum thinking” as a way to imagine alternative pathways forward.
Having originally trained as a philosopher, Lucy Rose Sollitt works independently as a curator, writer and consultant. Lucy specialises in art that creatively and critically reflects on emergent technologies, utilises alternative economic models for operating and supports an ecological sensibility. Lucy is motivated by the transformative potential of art as a form of felt knowledge and a gathering point for exploring alternative ideas for how things can be.
Lucy’s work includes writing, curation, strategy, funding and policy development. As an independent, Lucy works with organisations ranging from Serpentine Galleries, Rhizome Rupert and FACT, to the Goethe Institut, DACS, Creative United and the British Council. She previously led on Creative Media at Arts Council England (London office) and digital innovation lead for DCMS. She has worked for organisations including Tate Modern, the Mayor of London and the RSA. She regularly participates in panel discussions in the UK and internationally, lectures at Christie’s and the Royal College of Art, and mentors artists independently and (previously) for SPACE Studios. Lucy is an Advisory Board member for Furtherfield and is based at Somerset House, London.
The Virtual Colloquium this semester is organized in cooperation with Goethe-Institut’s Studio Quantum. The Zoom link to join the Virtual Colloquium will be the same for all sessions: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82954605489?pwd=VP3XBDzVogeuQtLWaXbWEFpm9ObxiQ.1
Meeting-ID: 829 5460 5489
Kenncode: 079532
