Mirror Moon: artwork display by Luke Jerram

This event is part of the Royal Society’s Summer Science Exhibition 2024.

The moon, acting as a cultural mirror to society, has long inspired humanity, reflecting the ideas and beliefs of people around the world. Throughout history, the moon has served as a muse for artists, poets, scientists, writers, and musicians worldwide.

Made from stainless steel and utilising NASA’s accurate topographic data of the moon’s surface, Mirror Moon allows the public to feel and touch every crater, valley and mountain. Luke Jerram’s artwork not only offers a visual exploration of the moon but also provides an immersive experience accessible to those who are visually impaired.

This artwork will be exhibited for the first time in London at the Royal Society, during the Summer Science Exhibition. Luke Jerram will present an artist talk on Sunday 7 July. 

Luke Jerram creates artworks at all scales, that deliver messages and inspire communities to recognise often challenging concepts. With many of his latest artworks, including Gaia, Oil Fountain, Inhale and This Way Forward, Jerram has been using his skills in visual communication to draw attention to planetary health. 

Many of his artworks combine arts, science and engineering. His artwork Museum of the Moon is one of Luke’s most successful touring projects and has been presented in different ways, more than 300 times in 30 different countries. Over 2 million people visited the artwork when it was presented at the Natural History Museum, making it one of their most popular exhibits ever.

Attending the event

This artwork will be displayed in Wolfson 1 room starting Tuesday 2 July 2024, 6pm until Sunday 7 July, 6pm.  

• Free to attend, no ticket required
• The room has limited capacity. We operate a first-come, first-served policy
• Suitable for everyone
• Travel and accessibility information and details on planning your visit – contact us directly to arrange any specific accessibility requirements
• Food and drink will be available for purchase at our onsite café

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