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Science Week at MAVA Alcorcón: Engaging Activities in Glass, AI, and Scientific Imagery

Join MAVA for theater, guided tours, and creative workshops exploring the intersection of art and science.

The Museo de Arte en Vidrio de Alcorcón (MAVA) presents its engaging Science Week, participating in the XXIV Science and Innovation Week organized by the Community of Madrid. This year's theme, "Glass + Science + Art = MAVA," delves into artificial intelligence and scientific imagery. Visitors can experience a theatrical representation, an insightful guided tour, and a hands-on collage workshop focusing on identity and AI. Workshop creations will form an installation on display through December.

About Semana de la Ciencia en el MAVA at Museo de Arte en Vidrio de Alcorcón in Madrid

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Exhibition summary

The Museo de Arte en Vidrio de Alcorcón (MAVA) celebrates Science Week with a series of engaging activities. The event, themed 'Glass + Science + Art = MAVA', explores artificial intelligence and scientific imagery through theater, guided tours, and a collage workshop.

Curatorial context

MAVA is participating in the XXIV edition of the Science and Innovation Week, organized by the Community of Madrid. This year's event, themed 'Glass + Science + Art = MAVA,' focuses on artificial intelligence and the "Images of Science." The program comprises four interconnected activities: a theatrical representation by AMAS ESCENA referencing artificial intelligence, a guided tour focusing on "The Images of Science" within the museum's collection, and a collage workshop where participants will create works on identity substitution using their own photographs. The creations from the workshop will be assembled into an installation that will remain on display until December. The event is scheduled from November 11th to 14th, with three sessions daily at 10:00, 11:00, and 12:00. It is targeted at primary school students (5th-6th grade), secondary school students, university students, and organized groups. Reservations can be made via email starting October 21st. The activity is free of charge.

Admission and ticket notes

This is a free activity. Reservations are required and can be made via email at [email protected] starting Monday, October 21st. Multiple daily sessions are available from November 11th to 14th.

Semana de la Ciencia en el MAVA key exhibition facts

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Venue
Museo de Arte en Vidrio de Alcorcón
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
Nov 11, 2024 – Nov 14, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Activities include a theatrical representation by the company AMAS ESCENA and a guided tour and workshop coordinated by Camino González and María Jesús García.
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