The Shapes of Mathematics (upper)

"XYZ" di Aki Sasamoto

Focus areas
• Technology
• Mathematics
• Art and image

Activities
During their tour of the exhibition, the children will take a closer look at how Aki Sasamoto uses mathematics and physics as a starting point to observe and describe the world. Curves, trajectories, and forces found in works like Secrets of My Mother’s Child, Strange Attractors and Delicate Cycle will be linked to recognisable shapes and real-world phenomena.

A short introductory activity in the workshop session will show how sequences of numbers inserted into a grid can turn into geometric shapes. Building on mathematical curves and lines, the class will create characters, stories, and fantastical formulas. Finally, their drawings will all come together in a collective visual story.

Other Primary School proposals

Useful Information

Pirelli HangarBicocca's exhibition spaces reopen Thursday 18 September for Yuko Mohri's exhibition.

Dates and times
Thursday and Friday from 9 AM to 11 AM and from 11.30 AM to 1.30 PM.
On request also on Thursdays and Fridays afternoons and Saturdays mornings (times to be agreed upon)

Booking arrangements
A maximum of two classes (about 27 kids per class) can book for any one time slot.
It is essential to book by e-mail.
Bookings are effective when confirmation by e-mail has been received from the educational staff.

Costs
For all School actvities there is a fee per student according to the following rates (excluding teachers and chaperones)

- Visit with activity (in laboratory or inside the exhibition): 6€ per student
- Thematic activities: 6€ per student
- Guided tour (90 minutes): 5€ per student
- Guided tour (60 minutes): 4€ per student

Contacts
For info and bookings, please write to hbschool@hangarbicocca.org