ASTROARTS: THE ARTS AND CULTURE PROGRAMME OF ASTRONOMERS WIT?OUT BORDERS

摘要

AstroArts is a pioneering arts programme, founded in 2012 in collaboration with Astronomers Without Borders. The aim of the programme is to present art inspired by planetary science and space research, through online platforms and international and networked collaboration. Astronomers Without Borders (AWB) bring people together through astronomy, a common connection that has been a part of all cultures throughout time. AWB's motto is One People, One Sky'. According to Mike Simmons, AWB founder and director, 'only astronomy has the ability to inspire universal connection'. Inspired by the vision of international cooperation through culture and astronomy, AstroArts was co-founded in 2012 by visual artist Daniela de Paulis (IT/NL) and astronomer Thilina Heenatigala (Sri Lanka), as an international online initiative, lead by professionals working in different fields.