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CONFERENCE SERIES
Hubert and Nicolas Reeves
and the blending of arts and sciences : A fascinating presentation
October 15
2008
The interest for the great
achievements and the words of Hubert Reeves do not fade with time: Absolutely
not. We had proof of that on October 15, 2008 at the Granada
Theater, during the latest event in the Museum’s conference series with
great speaker of our times for the Museum’s foundation. More than
450 people attended this once in a lifetime event that attracted teachers,
students, creators and artists. People came to listen to one of
the world’s most respected astrophysicist and his son, a unique physicist,
architect, creator and teacher. Both father and sons elaborated on
the parallels and the blending of arts and sciences, a conference called: ‘’A
few notes on a piece of paper’’.
‘’Arts and sciences are
just like an old couple. Both are necessary for the perception of
reality’’, they said during the conference. Going back in time, the
two thinkers explained to a fascinated audience that at one point in time during
the Renaissance, arts and sciences made one. After centuries of
having been set apart, the last few decades saw the two fields coming back
together for a closer rapport.
For the ones who have missed this exceptional event, you can
buy a DVD copy of the conference at the Museum’s boutique.
The Museum’s foundation will soon plan for another
exceptional event with a known speaker. Meanwhile, we urge you to
stay tuned to our website for more information and upcoming events.
Pictures of the event
Press releases
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. June 12 2008
The coming of
Mr. Kennedy at the the Granada Theatre for the first of the Museum’s conference series,
on June 12 2008, did not go unnoticed. Environmentalist,
activist and attorney, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered a
speech titled “Our Environmental Destiny” in front of more than 250 guests. This
internationaly known speaker left no one indifferent.
In his beautifully written speech, “Our Environmental
Destiny”, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. discusses the important role that our natural
surroundings play in our work, our health, and our identity as people. Using
examples gathered from relevant art, history, litigation, and literature, he
reminds us that we have a responsibility to protect and preserve the environment
for future generations.
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