Space and Art -- How will art find its place in space?

I’m grateful to?Barbara Jak?e Jer?i??for reaching out to me to share my insights on art. I’ve created a five-part series on space and art, and I welcome your feedback on each of these topics. The fourth question is: How will art find its place in space? Please add your comments to the discussion. Thank you

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?4. How will art find its place in space?

Art in space can take many forms, such as sculptures, installations, or performances. As space travel and exploration become more common in the future, artists will likely have more chances to develop and showcase their work in space. Some such potential ways include:

● Space-themed art exhibits on Earth, featuring works created by artists inspired by space and the cosmos.

● Art installations on the International Space Station (ISS) or other commercial space stations, created by artists in collaboration with NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration or other space agencies.

● Artists' performances or events held in space, such as concerts or theater productions. This is already taking place on the International Space Station, where we’ve seen astronauts create and perform music. The ISS’s first-ever video performance, of David Bowie’s “Space Oddity," was famously recorded by Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield in 2013. He announced this on Twitter and posted it on YouTube, where it reached more than 52 million views. However, as our technology advances, we will likely see more large-scale performances and events in space.

● Public art installations on celestial bodies such as the Moon or Mars, created by artists specifically for those environments.

● Space-based observatories, telescopes, and other scientific instruments that are designed with aesthetic principles in mind.

● Artists and scientists can work together on research projects and experiments, using different approaches and skills to explore and understand the natural world. One such example that combines art, emerging space countries, and science is being done by the Kuwaiti Moon Village Association . They have brought together six Kuwaiti artists to participate in an analog mission. The program will be conducted at the Analog Astronaut Training Center (AATC) in Poland. The AATC focuses on research in human physiology and trains scientists, engineers, and aspiring astronauts. The idea behind the mission is to have the artists live in the habitats and use art to learn about what it's like to be alone. Before the mission, the artists will produce art, which they will then replicate while on their analog mission. They will be able to amend the artwork based on their experiences in isolation during their analog mission. They will then compare their artwork from before and during the mission.??

The experience of being isolated in space is an important area to study as we look to create new communities in space, on the Moon, and on Mars. NASA has been looking at the effects of isolation and confinement on both individuals and groups. This is useful, though, as we come out of the COVID pandemic and get over the feelings of isolation and separation it caused. Because of this, it is of the utmost importance to understand how space and isolation affect people. The Moon Village Association of Kuwait's project combines space, art, and isolation.??

It's important to keep in mind that making art in space will have its own set of challenges, such as the lack of gravity, radiation, extreme temperatures, and the cost of getting the art and the artist to space. Still, as technology improves and space travel becomes easier to do, more art is likely to make its way to the final frontier.