Museum of the Moon
Luke Jerram
It is a spectacular sight that unfolds as visitors enter the Schwarzenberg Garden: the Moon. Luke Jerram’s light installation Museum of the Moon presents a seven-metre-diameter replica of the Moon. Each centimetre represents approximately five kilometres of the lunar surface, revealing its craters, mountains and valleys to the viewer. In this immersive experience, NASA imagery of the Moon merges with a soft moonlight radiating from within, accompanied by a surround-sound composition by the multi-award-winning composer Dan Jones.
The Moon holds a fascination that transcends cultures. It inspires religions, music, poetry and literature, and has shaped so many of our fairy tales and legends. […] Wherever our journey takes us, the interpretation of the work is always slightly different.
The Museum of the Moon project has been presented in more than 300 exhibitions across approximately 30 countries and has already captivated millions of people. From one location to another, visitors interpret the work differently – on the one hand, reflecting our cultural differences, and on the other, demonstrating how deeply the Moon resonates with people across all borders and, in doing so, brings them together.
Biography
Through his multidisciplinary practice, Luke Jerram creates sculptures, installations and live art projects. He lives in the United Kingdom but has worked internationally for the past 25 years, inspiring and captivating people around the world with his art projects.