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EXO:Aliens Exhibition at Planetarium Wien: Investigating Extraterrestrial Life and Cosmic Mysteries

Journey through science and art to question life beyond Earth and our place in the vast universe.

At Planetarium Wien, the 'EXO:Aliens' exhibition invites exploration into fundamental questions about life beyond Earth. Discover the search for life's building blocks, examining potential habitats in our solar system and on distant exoplanets. Ponder critical questions about intelligent life and the universe's mysteries. Special dates feature dance performances, blending scientific insights with artistic expression.

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Exhibition summary

Explore the building blocks of life and potential habitats in our solar system and on distant exoplanets in 'EXO:Aliens' at Planetarium Wien. This exhibition questions the frequency of intelligent life, the reasons for lack of contact, and Earth's uniqueness in the universe.

Curatorial context

The exhibition 'EXO:Aliens' at Planetarium Wien invites visitors on a journey to explore the fundamental questions of life's existence beyond Earth. It delves into the search for the building blocks of life, examining potential habitats within our solar system and on remote exoplanets. The show poses critical questions about the prevalence of intelligent life in the universe, the enduring mystery of why no extraterrestrial contact has been established, and the possibility of Earth being a singular, unique planet. In addition to the core scientific exploration, five special dates offer 'EXO:Aliens' combined with a unique dance performance. Dancers Zoé-Afan Strasser and Vito Vidovič Bintchende interpret the show's music with captivating performances under the planetarium dome, creating a special fusion of art and scientific knowledge. Another variation, 'EXO:Aliens Special - Tanz trifft Wissenschaft', features dancers Zoé-Afan Strasser and Jaime Lee Rodney engaging in an immersive performance that dialogues with the cosmos, blending fluid choreography with the vastness of space, alien worlds, and imagined life forms.

Admission and ticket notes

Tickets are available for the standard 'EXO:Aliens' show and for special dates featuring a dance performance. Visitors are directed to the official VHS website for booking information. The show is recommended for ages 10 and above, with a duration of 60 minutes (75 minutes for the Special Dance performance).

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Venue
Planetarium Wien
Current status
Completed
Exhibition schedule
May 1, 2024 – May 31, 2024
Artist line / attribution
The exhibition features a special dance performance with interpretation by dancers Zoé-Afan Strasser, Vito Vidovič Bintchende, and Jaime Lee Rodney, blending artistic expression with scientific knowledge.
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