Science Art Cinema #1: Lasers at Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science

Photography by Ryan Troy on September 1st, 2015 in Culture

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Miami, FL – August 29, 2015 – The Patricia and Phillip Frost Museum of Science hosted its final event, Science Art Cinema #1: Lasers, inside the museum before closing its doors. Science Art Cinema, a performance event series supported by the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, welcomed art aficionados and science enthusiasts for an evening that featured 16mm science and science fiction films, fused with performances and multimedia presentations curated by Kevin Arrow, the museum’s art and collection manager; Barron Sherer, the museum’s media archivist; and Dr. Jorge Perez-Gallego, the museum’s curator of astronomy and exhibition developer. Science Art Cinema #1: Lasers focused on lasers and their many uses, from medical technology, to holograms and light shows, including a series of films about the early days of lasers, introduced by San Francisco-based film archivist, Steven Parr of Oddball Films. After the films, guests made their way into the museum’s Planetarium to experience the immersive laser sculpture and soundscape by artist Matthew Schreiber. Schrieber’s laser installation was enhanced by a live music performance conducted by Cody Boyce, featuring well-known local guitarists, including Autumn Casey of Snakehole, Rick Fantasies, Gavin Perry and Beatriz Montevaro of Holly Hunt, Julie Ghoulie of Crud and Frank “RatBastard” Falestra of Laundry Room Squelchers. Attendees enjoyed cocktails by Tito’s Vodka, refreshments by Perrier Sparkling Natural Mineral Water, and beer courtesy of Wynwood Brewing Company.

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