Neuroscience & Art

We welcome Kenji López-Alt, world-renowned chef and author of multiple New York Times bestselling cook books, including The Food Lab: Better Home Cooking Through Science. Kenji will discuss the creativity and science of the culinary arts with Indre Viskontas.

Anjan Chatterjee is a Professor of Neurology, Psychology, and Architecture and the founding Director of the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics. His research explores the field of neuroaesthetics: how our brain experiences and responds to art. Lucas Kelly is a renowned visual artist, with work featured across several solo and group exhibitions, most notably in the survey of abstract painting “The Painted World” at PS1 Museum of Modern Art. As the inaugural Artist in Residence for the Penn Center for Neuroaesthetics, Lucas has collaborated with Anjan on a forthcoming exhibition, considering the emotions involved in aesthetic engagement informed by research. This event will feature a moderated conversation between Anjan and Lucas, discussing topics at the intersection of neuroscience and experience of visual art.

Join us for a conversation on the neuroscience of music, composition and song writing!

Join us for a conversation on the science of uncertainty, mind wandering and creativity!

Join us for a conversation on the science of uncertainty, mind wandering and creativity!