Sonia Fernández-Vidal opens Quantum Revolution exhibition on quantum physics
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Updated · Network World · May 8
Sonia Fernández-Vidal opens Quantum Revolution exhibition on quantum physics
5 articles · Updated · Network World · May 8
The show opened on 7 May at Espacio Fundación Telefónica in Madrid, presenting quantum science through art as Fernández-Vidal urged wider public understanding of the technology.
She said quantum and classical computing will likely coexist, with cloud access for quantum tasks, while warning there is still no fully functional quantum computer despite rapid progress.
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"Inside the Quantum Revolution: How Madrid’s 2026 Exhibition Advances Public Literacy and Geopolitical Awareness"
Overview
Espacio Fundación Telefónica launched the "Quantum Revolution" exhibition in Madrid on May 7, 2026, aiming to make complex quantum computing concepts accessible to the public. Curated by Sonia Fernández Vidal, the exhibition uses interactive installations, art, and historical artifacts to demystify ideas like superposition and entanglement. Complemented by a special TELOS magazine issue, it fosters public quantum literacy, which is seen as a civic duty amid a global race for quantum supremacy. While Spain builds its quantum ecosystem, Europe faces an investment gap risking technological sovereignty. The exhibition not only educates but also serves as a model for future science communication, remaining open through summer 2026.