Vancouver, Canada – The Blusson Quantum Matter Institute (QMI), the Morris and Helen Belkin Art Gallery, and the French Consulate in Vancouver are pleased to announce that French-German artist Nadia Lichtig has been selected as the latest laureate of the Quantum Studio Arts‑Sciences residency. From October 6 to November 7, 2025, Lichtig will be in residence at the QMI to develop Event Horizon—a new immersive work at the intersection of visual art and sound, informed by quantum physics and philosophical reflection.
Since its launch, the Quantum Studio residency has been made possible through a vital partnership between the French Consulate and UBC’s leading arts and science institutions. The program supports meaningful collaboration between artists and researchers across quantum physics, quantum computing, materials science, and beyond—creating a fertile space for cross-disciplinary inquiry.
Nadia Lichtig’s work bridges pictorial and musical forms through a process of continuous translation—her installations imbue painting with sound, visual imagery with sonic texture, and engage concepts like multilingualism, embodied listening, and the “ghost image.” During her residency, she will produce Event Horizon, a monumental painting paired with a sound composition inspired by quantum theory and the philosophy of Karen Barad. Developed through dialogue with the QMI research community, the piece aims to probe the fragile thresholds between visibility and disappearance, memory and perception, presence and absence.
Although specific collaborations remain to be shaped once Nadia arrives, researchers, students, and artists interested in exploring possibilities are warmly invited to engage with her during the residency. As in previous editions, these spontaneous encounters often yield rich creative and intellectual fruit.
Public programming—including artist talks and open discussions—will be organized throughout her stay. These will offer glimpses into the evolving creative process and foster connections between disciplines.
Learn more about Nadia Lichtig’s practice here and stay tuned for upcoming details about the Quantum Studio residency series.