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Data Art: Patrick Doan’s “FlowStates” at the ifo Institute
With the artwork “FlowStates,” the ifo Institute showcases 75 years of expertise in economic data – from collection and analysis to interpretation. In real-time, this piece explores innovative ways to make this expertise accessible to the public. The result? Organic-looking forms that remain in motion and continuously create new patterns, flowing to the rhythm of real-time data updates on a large screen in the foyer of the ifo headquarters.
24 January 2024
ifo Institute: 75 Years of Economic Research and Policy Advice
On January 24, the ifo Institute turned 75 years old. Throughout the year, numerous activities will tell the story of ifo’s and CESifo’s past, present, and future. They will feature interviews with people from across ifo, explore different places, and showcase ifo development milestones.