Arts and Science at Elettra - Photos and daguerreotypes by Giorgio Di Noto
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Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste collaborated on a unique project combining scientific research and photography, exploring the relationship between nanotechnology and visual art. The project draws inspiration from physicist Richard Feynman's 1959 famous speech "There's plenty of room at the bottom", which marked the first scientific reference to nanotechnology. The images taken by Giorgio Di Noto during an artist residency at Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste’s laboratories highlight what is usually invisible to the human eye, using advanced photographic techniques and the historic daguerreotype process. These photos will be featured in an exhibition that opens on November 27, 2024, at the Central Institute for Cataloguing and Documentation in Rome. Alongside the exhibition, a video documenting the artistic residency has been produced, capturing the entire creative process. A 2025 calendar was also created as part of the project, featuring twelve images, four of which were made using the intricate daguerreotype technique. The calendar celebrates the synergy between scientific research and photography, showcasing the incredible potential of these two disciplines. |
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The project, promoted by the Association On Image with the participation of Elettra Sincrotrone Trieste, was selected and funded under the "Per Chi Crea" program promoted by MiC and SIAE, demonstrating how the collaboration between science and art can yield innovative and captivating results. |
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