A Magical Week in Cyprus with the Museum of the Moon
In the heart of Larnaca from November 13th to 19th, an extraordinary celestial experience awaits. The Museum of the Moon, a mesmerizing touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram, will be showcased for the first time in Cyprus, promising a week of lunar fascination.
Under the auspices of Once in a Blue Moon and Wonderdots, this installation is a centerpiece of the Larnaca Biennale 2023. The artwork, a stunning seven-meter diameter sphere, features intricately detailed NASA imagery of the moon’s surface. Every centimeter represents 5 km of the lunar landscape, illuminated from within to create a breathtaking spectacle. Accompanying this visual marvel is a surround sound composition by the acclaimed Dan Jones, adding an auditory layer to the immersive experience.
Since its inception in 2016, the Museum of the Moon has captivated audiences worldwide, each time accompanied by a unique array of lunar-inspired events. Larnaca's iteration will be no different, offering a curated program of events and performances, fostering new perspectives on the moon and providing insights into the latest lunar science.
The organizers enthusiastically invite everyone to this once-in-a-lifetime event, encouraging visitors to reflect on our shared celestial companion that unites us irrespective of our location on Earth.
Admission is mostly free, with only two special evenings requiring tickets. Proceeds from these events will benefit the AmeA Adults Centre ‘Dikaioma Elpidas’, a nonprofit for adults with disabilities.
The week-long event includes:
- November 13: Opening night with a performance by Nama Dama, a Nicosia-based artist known for her fusion of folk and electronic music.
- November 14, 15 & 17: Open for public visits.
- November 16: A night of performing arts, featuring poetry, the play "Nostalgia" by Skini 8, and a contemporary dance performance by Stavri Kalopetridou.
- November 18: A children’s program with an inflatable digital planetarium and various interactive performances.
- November 19: Live music performances curated by Constantinos Lemesios, including acts like Alexis Sunder Duo, The Mannaloop Project, Nico Bros, and the Gaba Project.
This event promises to be a convergence of art, science, and culture, offering something for everyone - from dreamers and romantics to astronomers and the generally curious.
For more information, visit the official website or the Larnaca Biennale's social media pages. Join in this celebration of the moon and be a part of the 9 million who have experienced the Museum of the Moon's magic globally. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with the moon in a way like never before.
Let this close encounter, that you might never again have with the moon, be a way to change the way you run through life. Let this silent observer, this companion we have every night in the sky no matter our place in the world, remind us that we are never truly alone.
