Artists have always tried to embrace new materials and new technology. But today, few artists seem aware of the latest developments in materials science, which may help them to understand and exploit the dynamic nature of the media they work with.
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Steinberg, R. Soft matter, slow dynamics and art. Nature Mater 2, 427–429 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1038/nmat932
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