Open Daily Sept. 20 - Nov. 10
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DateOpen Daily Sept. 20 - Nov. 10
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Event Starts10:00 AM
Event Description
Measuring six meters in diameter, the mesmerizing GAIA by artist Luke Jerram features 120 dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth’s surface. This beautiful artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet on this scale, floating in three dimensions. A fun fact is that the installation is 2.1 million times smaller than the real Earth and aims to create a sense of the Overview Effect, which was first described by author Frank White in 1987. Experience what astronauts have described as a feeling of awe for the planet, a profound understanding of the interconnection of all life, and a renewed sense of responsibility for taking care of the environment.
Venue Information
Blume Studios
Located in the recently announced Iron District, Blume Studios continues the legacy of Charlotte Pipe and Pipe and Foundry, which for over 100 years on this site was home to talented craftsmen, with a new generation of creative workers that will create a nationally acclaimed destination with everything from major immersive experiences from around the world to locally created multi-media events and shows.