Week 8 NanoTech+ Art


When connecting nanotechnology and art,  you have to think about the tiny parts of what makes up different structures. Modern technologies of  nanotechnology has made it possible for scientists to see what was at one point, invisible. According to Dr. Gimzewski, nanotechnology has helped us to really see the smallest structures of matter and change them.

Dr. Gimzewski explained that nanoparticles construct themselves in hierarchies. the blue morpho butterfly was extremely helpful when I was staying to understand it. Gimzewski later states that nanostructures like the  butterflies play a big role in he complexity, design and organization of their wings. This is similar to the way nanoparticles self construct in many diff ways. technology today allows us to be control this self- organization and also allows for us to "make more complex functional structure and replicate others" (Gimzewski). Examples are pharmaceuticals.

When art comes in, the article on John Curtin's pieces it shows how these art plies are just an example of how nanotechnology can "amplify phenomena so that humans can experience such things on a human scale". All in all, nanotechnology gives humans a more intriguing time with art because it helps with duplicating with the environment.

Curtin, John. "Art in the Age of Nanotechnology." Art.Base

Gimzewski, Jim. "Nanotech for Artists Pt1." YouTube.

Gimzewski, Jim. "Nanotech for Artists Pt2." YouTube

Sharp, Tim. "What Is an Atom?" LiveScience. Purch, 05 June 2013. Web. 29 May 2017.

What Kinds of Butterflies Inspire the Best Artwork? "Types of Butterflies." Butterfly Wall Art, Wall Decor, and Fine Butterfly Gifts. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 May 2017

Curtin, John. "Past Exhibitions 2010." John Curtin Gallery

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  1. UnknownMay 31, 2017 at 10:52 AM

    I really liked how you talked about the butterfly and its intricate wings. I personally became very interested in Dr Gimzewski's work and I really liked how you discussed his work. i found it interesting how " more complex functional structure and replicate others" helps us understand the complex patterns based on the self- assembly of human DNA structure.

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