about us
The future of humanity transcends the boundaries of Earth and beyond
Mission
Curation and exhibition
Curation and exhibition of projects on Earth and beyond
Research, development and deployment
Outreach and Education
Organization of educational programs, conferences, events, and workshops
Expanding the possibility of art on Earth and beyond by linking art, space, life, and science
projects
Space Art DNA Time Capsule
Image credit: NASA image library, Art by Don Davis - Pioneer 10
Space Art DNA Time Capsule serves as the Pioneer Plaque of the 21st Century, featuring crowd-sourced drawings created by individuals from around the world. Drawn images represent a visual message to space, reflecting life on Earth and our collective role as Citizens of the Future. This vast collection of drawings is encoded into DNA, nature’s oldest and most resilient storage device. The DNA is encased in a minuscule, lightweight capsule built for spaceflight. Space Art DNA Time Capsule will be launched to low earth orbit and the moon aboard a rocket or satellite. This is our Earth’s record of life to reflect present day and communicate to future generations.
Robert Simmon
LEAD DATA VISUALIZER, NASA
Exhibitions and Events
Exhibition
A Message To Space
SUPERCOLLIDER - The Beacon Arts Building - Los Angeles, USA
Image Credit: NASA image library, The MoonArk - photo by Dylan Vitone, Planet Labs - satellites photo by Carter Dow and art by Forest Stearns, Sheila Pinkel - Automata: Spaceship
2020 Jan 18 – Mar 08
The Beacon Arts Building
The Nook relaunches in 2020 with a new name—SUPERCOLLIDER— a science inspired platform, presenting A Message to Space, a multimedia exhibition of outer space themed artworks. Demonstrating a diverse and inclusive history and phenomenology of aerospace studies, the exhibition includes the Space Art DNA Time Capsule, an art project for which gallery visitors can create drawings that will then be stored on synthetic DNA and flown to outer space.
Artworks etched onto satellites, artworks created by astronauts, and art about space by technocurious creators, present the pursuit to understand life on earth and beyond as not so distinct from the artist’s quest to understand life’s meaning.
Featured artists include Richelle Gribble, Nicole Stott (astronaut), Sheila Pinkel, Forest Stearns, Nina Waisman, Memo Akten, Rachelle Reichert, Cara Levine, Yoko Shimizu, Elena Soterakis, Isabel Beavers, Janna Avner, Christina Ondrus, Ben Vance, Robert Simmon, Charles Sommer, James P. Scott, Stan Kazanjian, Jeff Gipe, Tiare Ribeaux, Alan Chin, MoonArk (team), and Beyond Earth (team).
Event
MINDSHARE & UCLA
The 2020 Vision Series: It Came from Nano Space - Los Angeles, USA
Saturday Feb 1ST, 7PM
CROSS CAMPUS
The 2020 Vision series will take attendees on an expansive journey from nano space to outer space that highlights current topics while focusing on what is moving us forward. Throughout the year, the series will showcase incredible discoveries and explorations happening in and around Los Angeles.
MindshareLA’s signature events combine short, powerful presentations with colorful performances and interactive games in order to spark inspiration and foster community connection. The 2020 Vision series will also directly support the community by partnering with local non-profit organizations which are helping solve some of our city’s greatest challenges.
Exhbition
CITIZENS OF THE FUTURE
INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE ART FESTIVAL - MATSUDO CITY, JAPAN
2019 Nov 16 Sat 10:00 – 17:00
2019 Nov 17 Sun 10:00 – 16:00
Venue: Tojojogaoka Historical Park, Tojo-tei, Shoun-tei
In the Matsudo International Science Art Festival, cutting-edge researchers and artists from around the world present their latest works in the special exhibitions, talks, and workshops.
The festival is held in the historic architecture and park in Matsudo City, Japan. The goal of the festival is to build a truly creative city that connects science, art, and nature.
Featured artists and organizations include Ars Electronica Futurelab, University of Tokyo, Chiba University, Beyond Earth, Astushi Tadokoro, Estuko Ichihara, Taiki Watai, and Masako Wakamiya.