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MIT Launches Artist Residency to Bridge Art and Astrophysics

MIT's Kavli Institute for Astrophysics and Space Research (MKI) is initiating a pilot artist-in-residence program to foster dialogue between art, science, and the public.

For the 2026-27 academic year, artist Amy Karle will collaborate with MKI researchers to explore astrophysical discoveries and instrumentation. Her work will culminate in a public multimedia installation planned for early 2028.

Karle's selection was based on her ambitious approach to engagement, audience experience, and science communication through art and technology. Her proposal focuses on astrophysical research and data as a co-creative experience for understanding cosmic phenomena.

The residency begins with an exploratory period involving meetings with researchers and public presentations. The project will then move into development through continued exchange and Karle's independent work.

Karle and collaborators will also undertake a residency at the Studios at MASS MoCA, engaging with a multidisciplinary cohort of artists.

The initiative is supported by the Kavli Foundation's Kavli Innovation Fund, aiming to develop new public engagement methods and deepen emotional connections between science and art.

MKI is seeking museum and festival partners to host Karle's installation in 2028 and beyond.

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