Axel Straschnoy (born 1978) is a visual artist and filmmaker from Buenos Aires, based in Helsinki. His work deals with the social practices surrounding objects of knowledge.
The Source is a collaborative art and science project based at the European Spallation Source between 2021 and 2026. Combining drawing, photography, neutron activation, public presentations, residencies and guest visits to nuclear research facilities, it develops towards creating a portrait of the world’s most powerful neutron source.