Description
This talk will explore the transformative potential of integrating art and creativity into astronomical research to foster equity, diversity, and inclusion among professionals within the field. Drawing on interdisciplinary approaches that have successfully enhanced inclusive engagement in scientific endeavours (Wright et al., 2023), we examine how arts-connected research methodologies can challenge conventional paradigms (Smith, 2014). The presentation will illustrate emerging practices from art–science collaborations that highlight diverse perspectives, revealing novel epistemological frameworks informed by creative methodologies (Chilton & Leavy, 2020). The talk will show how artistic practices not only enrich data visualization, interpretation and understanding but importantly move to amplify and equalise the volume of historically underrepresented voices within the astronomical community. Ultimately, this exploration advocates for a rigorous, creativity-inflected research agenda that leverages artistic and creative dynamics as a catalyst for more inclusive and equitable scientific practice in astronomy.
