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We’ve just discovered a clever little discussion series that feeds both our nerdy side and our artistic side, thanks to the Science Museum of Minnesota. Each second Tuesday of the month head to the Black Dog Cafe to be titillated by presentations from both artists and scientists on an array of topics, with the overarching view being the intersection between art and science.

Tuesday, November 8th brings together multi-disciplinary artist/Media Arts Professor Diane Willow and U of M professor of Plant Biology Neil Olszewski. The two will discuss the concept of biological art, and will touch on the process of contemporary works that involve living organisms (something we’re dying to know more about!).

Diane Willow is a multi-modal artist and Associate Professor of Experimental and Media Arts at the University of Minnesota. Working at the nexus of art and technology, architecture and science, by any medium necessary best describes her process as she experiments with hybrid media to explore the poetic dynamics of nature, technology and community. Focused on art as experience, she invites people to engage in multi-sensory explorations as participants and choreographers.

Neil Olszewski is a Professor of Plant Biology at the University of Minnesota. His laboratory investigates the molecular mechanisms by which hormones and posttranslational modification of proteins with sugars regulates plant growth and development. He also studies the molecular biology of plant viruses.

November 8, 2011
6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Free & Open to the Public

Black Dog Coffee & Wine Bar, 4th & Broadway, Lowertown / www.blackdogstpaul.com

For more info on the Beaker & Brush series click HERE.