The magic of the moving picture marries the arts and sciences in our Cinema Arts Program, which provides an opportunity for visitors to explore the compelling people, places, and ideas that extend beyond the museum’s walls, and to interact with visiting artists and filmmakers.
We collect and screen works that capture the methods and aesthetics of both artists and scientists. Our primary focus is on films that blend observation, poetry, and surrealism; and documentaries that exist in the realm between art and science, and fiction and document. We often screen films that complement and resonate with our exhibits or exhibitions, sharing their subject matter and playful interactivity. We also invite filmmakers who have a work in progress to screen and discuss it with visitors.
These films and events offer a rich resource for public audiences, but they also provide an important research collection for both our teaching programs and exhibit development teams.
