Historically, discussions of the interface between art and science have tended to focus on artists representing or illustrating some aspect of science, while leaving the science intact and unquestioned. In this session, we will explore how interactions between art and science bring new opportunities for dreaming and lead to the generation of new ideas, including original scientific concepts but also ideas for social, commercial and cultural innovations, products and services.

This session will discuss innovative approaches to bridging art and science around Europe and the world, and report on the results of Studiolab, a project focused on developing innovations through new collaborations between scientists, artists and experimental designers. Is there genuine value to scientists from interactions with artists and designers? How can the public benefit from collaborations between art and science, and does this provide a way to engage new audiences with science and technology?