Barcelona's libraries join the celebration of International Day of Mathematics with the Art and Mathematics Cycle, a series of five talks exploring the relationship between this discipline and different forms of artistic expression. Additionally, some libraries dedicate their regular STEM workshops to mathematics, offering interactive activities for children and young people.
Cycle Program: Art and Mathematics
March 13 – «Mathematics or the art of modeling ideas».
- Speakers: Alessandro Maccarrone.
- Where? Jaume Fuster Library (Gràcia).
March 17 – «Music and mathematics: a permanent dialogue».
- Speakers: Pilar Bayer.
- Where? Camp de l’Arpa – Caterina Albert Library (Sant Martí).
March 20 – «Mathematics in animated cinema (Pixar)».
- Speakers: Toni Susín.
- Where? Gabriel García Márquez Library (Sant Martí).
March 24 – «Digital art and mathematics».
- Speakers: Lali Barriere.
- Where? Sarrià – J.V. Foix Library (Sarrià-Sant Gervasi)
March 31 – «Our mathematics with art and creativity: a global projection».
- Speakers: Josep Tarrés.
- Where? Sagrada Família – Josep M. Ainaud de Lasarte Library (Eixample).
STEM workshops with mathematics at libraries
In addition to the cycle's conferences, several libraries organize special STEM workshops focused on mathematics. Some of the highlighted activities are:
- March 14 – Workshop: «Mathematical programming» (ages 9 to 12)
- Where? Zona Nord – Mària Sánchez Library (Nou Barris).
- March 22 – Workshop: «Explorers of the numerical world» (ages 9 to 12)
- Where? Camp de l’Arpa – Caterina Albert Library (Sant Martí).
These activities aim to bring mathematics closer to all audiences in a dynamic and visual way, demonstrating that mathematics not only explains the world but also inspires art and creativity.