In the beginning of 2025, humanity will leave more than just footprints on the Moon—we will leave a cultural legacy. The MoonMars Museum, an ambitious project dedicated to bridging art and space exploration, is making history by sending an art collection to the lunar surface. As a co-founder of this visionary endeavor, I am honored to have my work among the first pieces of art to land at Mare Crisium, in the Pyramid on the Moon by Lifeship. 15 of January we blasted off from Florida on Firefly Blue Ghost Lunar Lander and SpaceX Falcon 9 Rocket – 46 days to the MOON.
A Legacy Written in the Stars
Art has always been a record of human history, emotion, and aspiration. From prehistoric cave paintings to the Renaissance, and now, to the vast frontier of space, art continues to reflect the soul of civilization. The MoonMars Museum is not just a gallery—it is a statement that creativity belongs wherever humanity ventures. By placing artwork on the Moon, we ensure that artistic expression becomes part of our cosmic narrative, preserved for future generations and potential extraterrestrial explorers.
Endymion: My Artistic Tribute to Celestial Mythology
Among the pieces traveling to the Moon is my piece Endymion, a beautiful young man in Greek mythology, known for his habit of sleeping on a mountain. The moon goddess Selene discovered him and fell in love with his beauty. Selene asked Zeus to grant him eternal youth so that he would never leave her, and Zeus granted her wish by casting Endymion into an eternal sleep. Every night, Selene visited him where he slept, and by him had fifty daughters, each of whom presided over a phase of the moon. Endymion means “dive into” and the story can be interpreted as a representation of the cyclical nature of the moon’s eternal rise and fall.
A Museum on the Moon: The Future of Art Beyond Earth
The inaugural MoonMars Museum collection consists of 47 artworks from international artists and visionary communities, each contributing a unique perspective on human existence and innovation. With themes ranging from DNA to deep space exploration, the museum’s first exhibition, MareCrisium, will set the foundation for an ongoing artistic presence beyond Earth. Future exhibitions will explore humanity’s earliest cave paintings alongside technological advancements, creating a continuous dialogue between past, present, and future.
Returning Fallen Astronaut to the Moon
A particularly poignant aspect of this mission is the return of Paul van Hoeydonck’s Fallen Astronaut to the Moon. Originally placed on the lunar surface in 1971 as a tribute to astronauts and cosmonauts who lost their lives in space exploration, this symbolic sculpture will once again journey to its celestial resting place, reaffirming the profound connection between art, memory, and exploration.
The Dawn of a New Era in Space Art
As we look ahead, the MoonMars Museum is just the beginning. The dream of integrating art into space travel is becoming a reality, and with each step forward, we redefine the boundaries of artistic expression. Whether through physical installations on the Moon or digital exhibitions in the vast metaverse, we are creating a future where art transcends Earthly limitations.
This mission is more than an exhibition; it is a testament to human creativity and resilience. As my art touches the lunar surface, I hope it inspires future generations to dream beyond our planet, to imagine new frontiers, and to believe in the infinite possibilities of art and exploration.
The Moon is just the beginning…
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