The "Anomalous Mathematical Patterns", international sci-art competition, organised by the Isaac Newton Institute, UK invites all artists worldwide who are 18 years old or older to participate.

Some potential mathematical themes that could be explored are: (ir)regularity and anomaly of mathematical patterns, interacting particle systems, fluid and gas dynamics, random networks, reflecting processes, interacting random walks and their geometry, diffusive processes, kinetic art.

There are three competition categories:

➜ Photograph, painting, film, print, animation;
➜ Textile, sculpture or other medium;
➜ AI and computer-generated art.

Entry fee

The competition is free to enter.

Prizes
➜ 1st Prize: £750 in each of the three categories
➜ Runner-up: £300 in each of the three categories
➜ Honourable mention: £150 in each of the three categories
➜ People’s Choice Prize: £750

The finalist entries may be exhibited in the UCL Cloisters, following the competition and throughout the Isaac Newton Institute building, Cambridge. Additionally, following the competition, the winners’ work may be exhibited in various museums in the UK and elsewhere in Europe.