The zine has arrived!
We are delighted to share the zine Notes From The Cosmos, a collective publication created during our latest writing course. Over four weeks, participants explored new ways of engaging with the Universe through myth, science, speculative writing, and intimate narratives.
This zine is also an invitation to look up, look around, and appreciate the Cosmos we call home.
JOIN OUR SOLAR ECLIPSE EXPEDITION 2026
Join us on a cosmic journey to witness one of the most exciting astronomical events in the year: the total solar eclipse of 2026 in Spain.
A curated expedition in a prime viewing location, selected for sky clarity, cosmic ambience and shared experience.
Our new creative writing workshop is here!
In 4 weeks you’ll explore myths, science, and speculative futures to create your own cosmic stories. Together we will publish a collective Cosmic Zine that brings all participants’ voices into one constellation.
Rob La Frenais was the first curator in zero gravity. His work explores the intersection of art, science, and space. For over four decades, he has curated groundbreaking international projects with artists working on Earth and beyond.
QUEER COSMOS
This new article invites you to reimagine the Universe beyond binaries, categories, and rigid boundaries. Drawing from queer theory, it explores the Cosmos as fluid, relational, and alive with meanings that resist violence and oversimplification.
Space Culture Bibliography
We have curated a collection of books, essays, and articles that explore the intersection of space, culture, the humanities, and the arts. We hope this resource proves valuable to artists, researchers, and scholars as we collectively work toward building a cultural theory of space.
Learn the power of radical imagination to envision and prototype bold new futures.
Our popular space & art masterclass is back in FEBRUARY 2025!
In 5 weeks you'll explore how artists have shaped the future of space travel and create your own space and art project. The masterclass will be online and led by artist and KOSMICA's Director, Nahum.
KOSMICA Creation is our new mentorship programme to support artists working on art and science projects. Apply now for a chance to receive mentorship from Ale de la Puente and Emilio Chapela.
Deadline: 31 December 2024.
Expedition: Solar Eclipse 2024
Join us on a new expedition to the Mexican desert and experience one of the most important astronomical events of the decade!
KOSMICA MAGAZINE:
OPEN CALL
We invite writers, artists, photographers, poets, scholars, and creative spirits to contribute to the inaugural issue of KOSMICA Magazine, titled Origins.
We seek contributions that envision fresh origins, drawing inspiration from our Earthly histories and learnings, to cast a new light of hope during these critical times.
We welcome submissions in the forms of thought-provoking prose, visual essays using photography and art, as well as poetry and lyrical essays. Interested? Read our full open call.
REIMAGINING MASCULINITIES
It's time to start addressing the root of many of the issues we need to tackle: masculinities. Across all fields, we are working towards inclusion, equal opportunities and a kinder attitude towards the planet, but yet we are failing to address directly the main ingredient that create these issues.
At KOSMICA, we’ve taken a proactive approach to promoting a culture where responsible masculinities can be fostered, where we can talk about our assumptions and reflect on how our behaviours have an impact on each other, the planet, and beyond. This is perhaps the most challenging initiative we have ever launched, but soul-searching tells us that this is what has to be done.
Cosmic Awe
An immersive experience in Berlin to decolonise our connection to the universe through the senses
TOUR DE MOON MOVIE PREVIEW AT THE V&A!
Join the crew of nationwide festival Tour de Moon on Saturday 16th September at 11am for a special screening! See behind the scenes, and learn how to make such productions happen. This screening will be followed by a Q&A hosted by Priya Khanchandani, Head of Curatorial at the Design Museum.
Join KOSMICA Institute and the artist Emilio Chapela in a solar action at the iconic Tempelhofer Feld.
New spotify playlist
Our latest curated playlist is here: Orbital Counterpoint. It includes iconic composers like Wagner, Haydn, Glass, and Ligeti and contemporary musicians like John Adams, Hans Zimmer, and Vangelis. Enjoy this journey!
