Fabian Oefner on Time, Reality, and the Intersection of Art and Science

Swiss-born artist Fabian Oefner joins the MINDED Podcast to explore the intersection of art and science, challenging conventional boundaries of creativity. From his disintegrating car series to high-speed photography that captures time in motion, Oefner’s work blends scientific precision with artistic expression.

🔹 Is there a difference between scientific documentation and creative expression?

🔹 How does art help us understand time, perception, and reality?

🔹 Can science itself be a form of artistic creation?

Oefner discusses how visual storytelling makes science more accessible, the role of AI in redefining truth, and why artists and scientists are more alike than we think.

📌 Key Topics Covered:

✔️ The Role of Science in Artistic Creation

✔️ Blurring Boundaries Between Art & Scientific Discovery

✔️ How AI & Digital Media Challenge Our Perception of Reality

✔️ Exploring Time & Motion Through Photography