Space Age Art: From Mir to Zero Gravity Performances
This article explores the realm of space art, focusing on significant pieces from the late 20th and early 21st centuries. On March 23, 2001, the Mir space station's disintegration led to the loss of Arthur Woods' 'Cosmic Dancer' (1993). The premiere of Robert Lepage's play 'La face cachée de la Lune' took place on March 15, 2001. In 1990, Kitsou Dubois initiated parabolic flight performances, with her work 'Trajectoire fluide' in progress. Other notable artists include Frank Pietronigro (1998), Lorelei Lisowsky (2001), and Dragan Zivadinov (1999). The M.I.R. network was established on March 24, 2001. Key works also feature Pierre Comte's 'Le signe de la Terre' (1989), Jean-Marc Philippe's Keo satellite project, and Richard Clar's 'Collision' (1995). Roger Malina defined space art during 1989-90.
Key facts
- Arthur Woods' 'Cosmic Dancer' was destroyed with Mir on March 23, 2001.
- Robert Lepage's play 'La face cachée de la Lune' premiered March 15, 2001 at Maison des arts de Créteil.
- Kitsou Dubois pioneered parabolic flight dance in 1990.
- M.I.R. network founded March 24, 2001.
- Dragan Zivadinov created first zero-G theater in 1999.
- Richard Clar's 'Collision' uses orbital debris data.
- AAA operated 1995-2000.
- Roger Malina defined seven categories of space art in 1989-90.
Entities
Artists
- Arthur Woods
- Robert Lepage
- Kitsou Dubois
- Frank Pietronigro
- Lorelei Lisowsky
- Dragan Zivadinov
- Pierre Comte
- Jean-Marc Philippe
- Richard Kriesche
- Richard Clar
- Ewen Chardronnet
- Roger Malina
- Paul Van Hoeydonk
Institutions
- Maison des arts de Créteil
- Exit festival
- M.I.R. (Micro-gravity Interdisciplinary Research)
- AAA (Association des astronautes autonomes)
- US Space Command
- V2
- ArtsCatalyst
- Projekt Atol
Locations
- Créteil
- France
- Graz
- Austria
- Mars
Sources
- artpress —