Here we explore the intersections of data, art, and storytelling. Our guest, Nathalie Miebach, is an internationally-recognized data artist and the School of Data Science’s inaugural Artist-in-Residence.

Using materials like reed and paper, she transforms complex datasets into woven sculptures and musical scores, inviting us to view and even hear data in new ways. Joining her is Alex Gates, assistant professor of data science at the University of Virginia research examines how patterns of connection shape creativity, innovation, and discovery.

Together, they discuss what happens when data meets art.

Chapters (00:00:01) - Data Points: When Art Meets Science(00:00:46) - Ian and Nicole: Introduction(00:06:18) - How Stories Get Made(00:09:59) - Basket Weaving Visualizing Data(00:20:33) - Wonders of the World(00:25:47) - Data and Artist Residency(00:27:50) - Breaking Habits in Creativity(00:30:06) - What is Data Science: Craftsmanship?(00:34:50) - How Art Affects Our Understanding of Data

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