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Articles by Adam Atkinson

Adam Atkinson
Not only does Adam not know anything about art, he doesn't even know what he likes. He's one of the Brighton MathsJam organizers.
All articles by Adam
  • Mathematics and art: the ELHP

    Mathematics and art: the ELHP

    18 October 2018
    Adam Atkinson uses maths to try to help a sculptor

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Chalkdust is published by Chalkdust Magazine, based in the United Kingdom. ISSN 2059-3805 (Print). ISSN 2059-3813 (Online).