A lecture on “The interface of technology and art: the EPO collection” by Kristine Schönert
As part of the Study Visit to the EPO, Kristine Schönert (Cultural affairs officer, EPO) spoke about the EPO art collection as a cultural endeavour at the interface of art and science.
Nintey-four participants from all over the world attended the online lecture, which focused on the many affinities between artists and inventors – be it plain old-fashioned curiosity, an insatiable appetite for research or irrepressible powers of imagination.
After all, while a patent protects a unique invention of the human mind, a work of art is the unique expression of a creative imagination. Further, contemporary art consistently provides a bridge between the worlds of artists and inventors.
As a highlight, the short version of the documentary film "Exploring art at the EPO" was shown, giving the participants interesting insights into the EPO's art collection. The event was attended by a highly diverse audience including people with backgrounds in fields such as physics, chemistry, law and economics, ranging from students and doctoral candidates to managers and patent attorneys.
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