Steinhauser Gallery, Bratislava, Slovakia

Isaac Newton’s description of gravity, which he formulated in 1687, was regarded for centuries as a fundamental scientific law. In his theory, Newton explained gravity as a force that acts instantaneously between two objects, irrespective of the distance between them. This attraction is perceptible between all masses in the universe. 

However, gravitation is not a direct force in the classical sense, simply acting between two objects. Rather, it describes the interaction between masses in a more complex manner. With the publication of Einstein’s General Theory of Relativity more than 200 years later, our understanding of gravitational force was revolutionised. Einstein demonstrated that gravity is not only a force but also affects the curvature of space and time. Thus, while gravity remains a real force, its nature is far more intricate than Newton originally described. 

The discovery of gravity is often considered a fortuitous, yet significant moment in the history of science. The most famous anecdote related to this is the story of Isaac Newton, who was supposedly inspired by a falling apple while sitting under a tree. This seemingly accidental observation led him to contemplate the attraction between the Earth and the apple, which ultimately led to his formulation of the laws of gravitation. 

The duo exhibition THE DISCOVERY OF GRAVITY WAS ACCIDENTAL offers visitors a stimulating interaction between two contemporary positions that could hardly be more contrasting in their presentation and impact. Yet, they have found each other in an attractive and harmonious way…

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