London’s West End will transform into a cosmic playground with giant sculptures and interactive art from March 6 to March 8
London: The West End is getting ready for a cosmic art event. It’s called Art After Dark. This free late-night program runs from March 6 to March 8.
Eco-feminist artist Dr. Nelly Ben Hayoun-Stépanian is leading the event. She founded NASA’s International Space Orchestra. The theme is ‘Piccadilly Un:Plugged.’ It invites everyone to look up at the cosmos.
Piccadilly Circus will showcase giant, iridescent moon rocks. There will also be two inflatable sculptures inspired by Schrödinger’s quantum physics paradox, known as the ‘Cats.’
They’ll use advanced technology to send sounds from the West End to the moon. This includes recordings of Dr. Hayoun-Stépanian’s family heartbeats. The audio will create a unique soundscape in Piccadilly Circus.
During ‘galaxy season,’ London will become a portal to the night sky. Scientists from the SETI Institute will help the public use advanced telescopes to view nebulae and planets like Jupiter.
Dr. Hayoun-Stépanian expressed her excitement about this project in London. She said it’s a visual and sonic experience with a touch of alien aesthetics.
There will also be space-themed ceramic artworks made by local youth. These will be displayed at the Cabinet of Curiosities in St James’s Market Pavilion.
Art of London will host bookable art tours and late-night gallery openings. Visitors can explore cultural institutions like the National Portrait Gallery and the Royal Academy of Arts.
