Paul Thomas Explores Quantum Physics and Art in New Routledge Book
Routledge has published "Concerning the Quantum in Art" by Paul Thomas, a 120-page English-language book (ISBN 978-1041161943) scheduled for 2026 in the USA. The volume expands on Thomas's earlier works, "Nanoart: The Immateriality of Art" and "Quantum Art & Uncertainty." Across sixteen chapters, Thomas pairs quantum concepts with themes such as intuition, symbiosis, chaos, and immortality, arguing that artists should push beyond accepted rational boundaries. He constructs a two-way dialogue between physics and art, borrowing ideas from each field and applying them interchangeably. The uncertainty inherent in quantum mechanics becomes a creative opportunity, disrupting established references and positioning the artist as an observer who reflects, articulates, and relies on intuition. The book weaves together gestures, philosophical reflections, and artworks. The phrase "quantum mechanics" was coined in 1925, and after a century, quantum computing is widely seen as both a next big thing and one of the hardest technologies to explain, making it central to future scientific and technological developments.
Key facts
- Routledge published "Concerning the Quantum in Art" by Paul Thomas.
- The book is 120 pages, in English, with ISBN 978-1041161943, dated 2026, USA.
- It follows Thomas's earlier books "Nanoart: The Immateriality of Art" and "Quantum Art & Uncertainty."
- The volume contains sixteen chapters linking quantum to themes like intuition, symbiosis, chaos, and immortality.
- Thomas advocates for artists to go beyond assumed and rationally disseminated ideas.
- The book creates a mutual dialogue between physics and art, borrowing concepts interchangeably.
- Quantum uncertainty is framed as an opportunity for art-making that shakes established references.
- The phrase "quantum mechanics" was coined in 1925, and quantum computing remains difficult to communicate.
Entities
Artists
- Paul Thomas
Institutions
- Routledge
Locations
- USA