Arts & Science Futures: Cross-Disciplinary Provocations

Scope of Submissions
Any research, artwork, or prototype that simultaneously engages “art / design” and “science / technology” is welcome. Below are six thematic tracks and three submission formats for quick matching.

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I. Six Thematic Tracks
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1. Data × Senses
Data visualization, sonification, and tactilization; immersive installations; AI-generated art; XR storytelling.

2. Life × Media
Bio-art, synthetic-biology design, mycelium materials, DNA storage, living sculptures.

3. Climate × Heritage
Digital / physical heritage preservation under climate change; NFTs and museums; on-chain artifacts; carbon-footprint art.

4. Algorithms × Bodies
Wearable algorithms, brain-computer-interface performances, motion-data choreography, augmented senses, cyborg aesthetics.

5. Fiction × Policy
Design fiction, speculative design, future-policy prototypes, critical games, alternative economic models.

6. Tools × Open Source
Open-source hardware / software for artistic practice, cross-disciplinary toolchains, reproducible experimental methods.

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II. Three Submission Formats
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A. Academic Paper
6–8 pages in LNCS format, emphasizing theoretical framing, experimental methods, and reproducible data.

B. Artwork + Exposition Paper
Physical or interactive digital installation + 2-page exposition paper detailing scientific principles and artistic intent.

C. Tool / Dataset
Open-source code, hardware designs, or datasets + 3-page technical note; must be hosted on GitHub / Zenodo.

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In One Sentence
“If your project lets scientists see artistic value and lets artists see scientific depth, it is the future we are looking for.”