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Ecos del Cosmos: Galaxias Ancestrales Reveladas – Art and Astronomy Exhibition at Madrid Planetarium

Discover unique artworks interpreting astrophysical concepts, bridging scientific inspiration with artistic creativity.

The 'Ecos del Cosmos: galaxias ancestrales reveladas' exhibition at Madrid Planetarium invites visitors to explore the fascinating intersection of art and science. This collection features diverse artistic interpretations of astrophysical concepts, from traditional drawings to modern digital renders. Developed with scientific institutions, it highlights the profound relationship between creative vision and scientific discovery. Entry is free during the Planetarium's regular hours.

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Exhibition summary

This exhibition showcases artworks by various artists who offer personal visions of astronomy, inspired by astrophysical concepts. The collection features diverse techniques including drawings, oils, AI-generated images, 3D renders, and photography, unified by their connection to scientific inspiration.

Curatorial context

Ecos del Cosmos: galaxias ancestrales reveladas is an exhibition of panels that can be viewed for free in the access corridor to the audiovisual area of the Madrid Planetarium. This exhibition features artists who have developed images based on five fundamental astrophysical concepts, blending scientific inspiration with artistic creativity. The works are not intended as scientific illustrations but rather as artistic interpretations that stem from astronomical themes. The exhibition demonstrates the reciprocal relationship between art and science, where art is inspired by science and vice versa. The artworks, created using diverse techniques such as drawings, oils, AI-generated images, 3D renders, and photography, are presented on a unified support to facilitate transport and broader exhibition. The exhibition originated from a summer course at the Complutense University of Madrid (UCM), 'Paradigm Shift in the Evolution of Galaxies. Collaboration between Space Agencies,' and features contributions from artists associated with the Sostenibilidad, Ciencia y Arte (SCIART-UCM) research group, collaborating with scientists from institutions like IPARCOS-UCM, the Center for Astrobiology (CAB), and the Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands (IAC).

Admission and ticket notes

Entry to the exhibition is free and accessible during the Planetarium's usual opening hours. No specific ticketing is required for this exhibition itself.

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Venue
Madrid Planetarium
Current status
Open now
Exhibition schedule
From Mar 18, 2025
Artist line / attribution
Artists are members of the Sostenibilidad, Ciencia y Arte (SCIART-UCM) research group, with scientific collaboration from Cristina Cabello (IPARCOS-UCM), Luca Constantín (Center for Astrobiology, CAB), and Jairo Méndez (Institute of Astrophysics of the Canary Islands, IAC). The exhibition is curated by Marta de Cambra and José Carlos Espinel.
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