Kamil Adam Hassim's 'String Theory' at Javett-UP: Listening to Cosmic Rays

'String Theory,' a solo exhibition featuring artist and cosmo-technologist Kamil Adam Hassim, will debut at Javett-UP in Pretoria on 17 September 2026. The exhibit showcases a working particle detector inspired by the mythological Sutras, a family of string instruments. This installation interacts with cosmic rays—ancient energy particles that perpetually arrive on Earth—rendering the unseen into experiences of sound, memory, and ancestral wisdom. Hassim's work merges art, cutting-edge science, and indigenous knowledge, examining how various cultural, spiritual, and technological contexts influence our perception of reality. Curated by Storm Janse van Rensburg and the Javett-UP team, 'String Theory' encourages viewers to broaden their understanding of the universe as a repository of voices, energies, and histories.