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Design Matters with Debbie Millman

Kip Thorne and Lia Halloran

Oct 30, 2023
Nobel Prize winning physicist Kip Thorne and artist Lia Halloran discuss their collaboration on a book exploring black holes, gravitational waves, and more through art and poetry. They also share anecdotes from their childhood and the origins of their book from a rejected Playboy article.
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  • Combining tightly integrated verse and paintings can convey the essence of science more powerfully than traditional writing with illustrations.
  • Collaboration between physicist Kit Thorne and artist Leah Halloran resulted in a visually stunning book that seamlessly weaves together science and art.

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The Power of Visualization

Visualization is a powerful tool for physicist Kit Thorne, enabling him to make leaps of insight and decide on mathematical calculations. This inspired him to collaborate with artist Leah Halloran on a book called 'The Warped Side of the Universe.' Through this collaboration, they found that combining tightly integrated verse and paintings can convey the essence of science more powerfully than traditional writing with illustrations. The visuals and verses complement each other, creating a unique and accessible way to explore complex scientific concepts.

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