Event Horizon II

Date: 1 / 2 June 2023

Time: 18h00

Location: Pavilion Prototype 2, 31-37 Orange Street, Cape Town

Registration: https://www.quicket.co.za/events/219360-event-horizon-ii/

'Event Horizon II’, Kamil Hassim's latest exhibition with —defunct context. In this exhibition, Kamil takes us on a journey through the mysteries of black holes and the cosmic principles that govern our universe. At the heart of his work lies an exploration of how information permeates through social, cultural and physical systems based on notions of the event horizon, the information paradox, and the holographic principle.

This exhibition is the result of Kamil's residency at CERN, SAAO Astronomy, and SARAO, and his artistic research into fundamental physics, modern African astronomy, and ancient indigenous cosmologies. Presented in collaboration with —defunct context, and the support of the South African Astronomical Observatory, Iziko Museums and curated by Sihle Sogaula, 'Event Horizon II' is a unique and thought provoking exploration of the intersection between art, science, and indigenous knowledge systems.

The event horizon is the boundary around a black hole beyond which nothing can escape. It is a point of no return, where the gravitational pull is so strong that even light cannot escape. The information paradox refers to the problem of what happens to information that falls into a black hole. According to the laws of physics, information cannot be destroyed, yet it seems to disappear when it falls into a black hole. The holographic principle suggests that all the information contained within a region of space can be represented on the boundary of that region, much like a hologram.

The intersection of art and science, as explored in the 'Event Horizon II’ exhibition, offers a way to bridge these gaps and connect people to the mysteries of the cosmos while also acknowledging the importance of different cultural knowledge systems. The exhibition seeks to create an immersive experience that allows visitors to develop embodied knowledge of phenomena like light and data, while also engaging with the complex cultural and scientific concepts associated with black holes. By doing so, it offers a space for dialogue and engagement that can help to promote a more inclusive and diverse understanding of science and its relationship to culture.