Festiwal Przemiany Exhibition at Copernicus Science Centre: Sustainable Material Design
Explore new materials and engineering that question sustainability, consumption, and the future of our planet.
The 14th Festiwal Przemiany delves into crucial topics of material design and engineering, positioning them as essential for the planet's future. Explore the intersection of rapid technological progress and the urgent realities of climate crisis and overconsumption. The exhibition questions the true meaning of sustainability, closed-loop systems, and zero emissions, showcasing innovative alternatives.
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Exhibition summary
The 14th edition of the Festiwal Przemiany focuses on material design and engineering, exploring innovative solutions for building the future. It examines the relationship between limited natural resources and manufactured goods, questioning the meaning of sustainability and closed-loop systems.
Curatorial context
The 14th edition of the Festiwal Przemiany delves into material design and engineering, positioning them as critical fields for the planet's future. The festival examines the dichotomy between rapid technological advancement and the pressing realities of climate crisis and overconsumption. It questions the true meaning of sustainability, closed-loop systems, and zero emissions, contrasting them with current wasteful practices, particularly highlighted by the fashion industry's environmental impact.
The festival showcases a diverse range of both new and traditional materials, emphasizing the stories behind experimental samples, prototypes, and finished products. Examples include a stool made from fish skin, processed without chemicals, and the use of polymer nanofibers inspired by polar bear hair for biomédical applications. The program is framed by two perspectives: the advancement of science and technology, including nanotechnology and AI, and sustainable design through artistic interventions that offer practical alternatives to synthetic materials. The exhibition features materials made from algae, fungi, salt, and other natural sources, alongside initiatives like the 'Multi-material House' by CENTRALA, promoting circular architecture. The event also includes explorations into 'oribotics' by Matthew Gardiner, a fusion of robotics and origami, and discussions on circularity and biomimicry, with interactive formats like 'World Café' sessions.
Admission and ticket notes
The page mentions an opening event on October 11th and various program elements like discussions, workshops, and film screenings, but does not provide specific ticketing information. Visitors are directed to a link for the opening event, suggesting that detailed ticketing information would be available there or through the main museum channels.
Festiwal Przemiany - archiwum key exhibition facts
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Venue
Copernicus Science Centre
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Oct 11, 2024
Artist line / attribution
Curated by Rafał Kosewski, the festival features contributions from Nienke Hoogvliet, Prof. Urszula Stachewicz (AGH Krakow), Wydział Inżynierii Materiałowej Politechniki Warszawskiej, Jan van Eyck Academie, CENTRALA, and Matthew Gardiner (Ars Electronica Futurelab).
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