Art

Proxima

First-of-its-kind
A mesmerizing alliance of art and science realms

‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Experience cognitive art installations with ART Proxima

ART Proxima - a powerful concept. A unique collective of new media artists and pioneering scientists, creating an alliance of knowledge, science, technology, and...art...

ART Proxima will be the first of its kind at XPANSE, a sacred space where artistic inspiration and scientific exploration merge to birth a collective work of art. Over three days, ART Proxima will host 4 installations by world-renowned new media artists, and a series of co-creation sessions where artists and scientists together will capture the spirit of the two mythical realms united to birth a new conceptual piece of art.

The mesmerizing world of proxima

By Solimán López | DNA Information Storage

CAPSIDE, The Sacred Drop

Capside, The Sacred Drop presents an evocative installation that merges two distinct elements into one profound experience. As a single drop of pure water descends before your eyes, it becomes more than a mere droplet - it harbors the essence of Amazonian biodiversity, encapsulating the DNA of countless species in a single, sacred moment. The second drop encodes the thoughts and memories of thought leaders, preserved within a strand of DNA. Together, these drops create a striking juxtaposition of nature’s brilliance and human intellect, inviting viewers to engage in a deep, reflective connection between the natural world and the wisdom of innovative minds.

By Krista Kim | Biometric Information Security

Heart Space

Krista Kim's Heart Space is an innovative art installation that intersects biometric technology, digital identity, and immersive art. The Heart Space project leverages Tenbeo's proprietary heartbeat-based biometric technology to create personalized Digital Identity NFTs. This initiative empowers individuals to reclaim control over their personal data through a unique and secure digital identity anchored to their heartbeat.

By Solimán López | Brainwave Capture

Biowaves

When the brain data becomes the DNA of a conceptual artwork

BIOWAVES by Solimán López in collaboration with PUZZLE X, Cache DNA, and Twist Bioscience is an innovative concept that bridges human and natural heritage. The artistic creation is based on the recorded brainwaves of the exceptional minds attending PUZZLE X 23 and the data is stored not in a hard drive or a data center but inside a DNA…The DNA containing the thoughts of PUZZLE X luminaries merged with recycled Mediterranean Sea plastic will be crafted into a unique vinyl album featuring marine mammal communications, harmonizing brainwaves and whale frequencies into a piece of art. Through the fusion of neuroscience and biotechnology, it transforms the nature of thought and the resilience of our oceans into a tangible, auditory experience.

By Otto Plesner | fMRI + Alzheimer

The Art of Memory

"The Art of Memory" is innovative in its seamless integration of AI, neuroscience, and art to create a truly immersive show experience. By using fMRI scans of Alzheimer’s patients to generate AI-driven digital artworks, we transform raw clinical data into visual representations of memory, something never before seen in this context. This approach not only makes complex neurological processes accessible but also deeply personal and relatable.

Xpanse Art PROXIMA COLLECTIVE

SOLIMÁN
LÓPEZ

Solimán López is a contemporary artist and innovator in the field of new media art, known for his interdisciplinary approach that merges art, science, and technology.

Proxima ART is co-curated with the Solimán López Studio (SLStudio) under the coordination of Natallia Yaskevich.

His work often explores themes of digital identity, data, and the intersection of the physical and virtual worlds. López has developed groundbreaking projects that incorporate biotechnology, artificial intelligence, digital art and immersive experiences, such Manifesto Terricola, Invisible Pegaso, DNA of Democrazy, OLEA or the recent one CAPSIDE, which utilizes amplified environmental DNA from the Amazon rainforest, to create a local museum of biodiversity in the Amazon.

Solimán López's work has been exhibited internationally, earning recognition for its conceptual depth and technological innovation.

Krista Kim

Forbes Inner Circle and Cultural Leader

World Economic Forum

Otto Plesner

Creative Director

RenaiXance

SOLIMÁN LÓPEZ

New Media Artist and Founder

Harddiskmuseum

Dr. Anton Zeilinger

Nobel Laureate in Quantum

University of Vienna

Cristina Gallach

Former Under-Secretary-General

United Nations

Dr. Valentyn Volkov

Co-Founder

XPANCEO

Dr. Dmitry Kireev

Assistant Professor

UMass Amherst

Dr. Najwa Aaraj

CEO

TII

Sam Glassenberg

Founder and CEO

Level Ex

Dr. Kiana Aran

Co-Director Center for Technologies for Healthy Aging

UC San Diego IEM

Dr. Shafi Goldwasser

Turing Award Laureate, Professor of Computer Science

MIT

Dr. Steven Chu

Nobel Laureate and Former U.S Secretary of Energy

Stanford University