Saturday Cinema: Powers of Observation

An essential practice for both scientists and artists, observation is key to navigating many Exploratorium experiences. With a little patience, our powers of perception deliver information, surprises, and deeper understanding. Join us for a series of inspiring short films and watch as wonders are revealed.

Showings at 1:00, 2:00, and 3:00 p.m.

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Zen (1981, 5 min.), by Andre Leduc and Jean-Jacques Leduc, studies a single phenomenon that is beautiful to see, but hard to describe. What's your best guess?

Frame (1990, 3 min.), by Lew Alquist, moves quickly through time in a single space. Watch a whole day go by in the blink of any eye.

Sour Death Balls (1992, 5 min.), by Academy Award�"winner Jessica Yu, offers a hilarious study of human faces showcasing our differences and similarities.

The Unseen Sea (2010, 3 min.), by Simon Christen, offers stunning views of San Francisco's fog as it creeps, swells, and laps against buildings and hills.