**As part of the group exhibition *“Creation, Between Art and Mathematics”*, presented from April 9 to July 25, 2026, at the Maison Poincaré, a new version of the work *Laboratorio de Nudos y Afectos* will be displayed on the walls of the Institut Henri Poincaré.**
It will enter into dialogue with the *Wall of Knots* from the permanent exhibition, inviting the public to discover the beauty of knots and the connections they weave between mathematical structures and human experiences.

This artistic project offers a sensitive approach to mathematics and a methodical approach to art, creating a dialogue between aesthetics, reflection, and human relationships.

**Supporting this campaign means bringing to life a collective work where art and mathematics meet around abstraction, creation, and emotion.**
The funds raised will make it possible to create the mural at the Maison Poincaré, organize the knot-making workshops, and make this unique artistic and scientific project accessible to the public.

A class of students, as well as selected donors, will have the opportunity to participate in the creation of the knots during a workshop in March 2026, led by the two creators of the project.
By taking part, they are not only contributing to an artistic creation — they are joining a shared experience, a symbolic gesture of connection and transmission.

**Creation and Installation of the Artwork**
As part of the exhibition *“Creation, Between Art and Mathematics”*, a call for projects was launched.
This work was selected to be presented on a permanent basis and will be installed on the façade of the Maison Poincaré.
The workshop will take place on site in March 2026, with a class and a group of selected participants — a group you could join — and will be led by the two designers of the project.

**About \*Laboratorio de Nudos y Afectos**\*
*Laboratorio de Nudos y Afectos* is an interdisciplinary artistic research project that explores the potential of knots, both as mathematical objects and as poetic and emotional symbols.
Born from the collaboration between Chilean artist **Rocío Guerrero Marín** and Mexican mathematician **Darío Alatorre Guzmán**, within the **National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM)**, the laboratory was initiated during activities for the **International Day of Women in Mathematics (May 12, 2025)**.

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Institute and museum combining scientific discovery, education and innovation in sciences

In today's society, mathematics plays an increasingly integral role in our daily lives, yet there is a declining interest among young people in pursuing mathematical and scientific studies. However, as our future becomes more reliant on mathematics and computer science, it becomes imperative to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to comprehend these subjects.

The Institut Henri Poincaré (IHP), a renowned center for mathematics and theoretical physics located in the heart of Paris on the Curie Campus, has been fostering high-level scientific exchange for nearly a century. More recently, the institute has expanded its efforts to promote and popularize mathematics.

One significant initiative of the IHP is the Maison Poincaré, a large-scale project aimed at attracting new generations to mathematics. Scheduled to open in 2023, the Maison Poincaré aims to democratize mathematics by creating an educational platform and hosting permanent and temporary exhibitions accessible to a wide audience. It is projected to receive approximately 20,000 visitors annually, including 15,000 students, with a significant portion coming from priority education zones.

Spanning 900m², this new exhibition space will elucidate various facets of modern mathematics and their relevance to everyday life, presenting content tailored for young and non-specialist audiences. The exhibits will showcase the diverse applications of mathematics and introduce individuals, both men and women, who work in or utilize mathematics across various scientific disciplines.

Additionally, the Maison Poincaré will feature an innovative mixed-reality experience called Holo-Math. Through a combination of public and private funding, efforts have been united to promote science accessibility and establish a hub for mathematical culture. By supporting the American Friends of Paris House of Math, individuals and companies can contribute to ensuring that the Maison Poincaré remains accessible to all, regardless of geographical or socioeconomic barriers.

Since its creation in 2016, the IHP Endowment Fund has raised approximately 3 million euros, primarily from corporate donors, to support projects at the intersection of science and society, including the Maison Poincaré. These initiatives aim to engage the general public and school audiences through exhibits, seminars, conferences, entertainment, and the restoration of historical mathematical models housed at the IHP.

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