Do the stars gaze back?

ABOUT

Do the stars gaze back? emphasizes the way in which, over the centuries, part of the artistic creation has focused on the observable, being possible to highlight a great number of works that approach, directly or indirectly, the night sky. Although celestial objects are familiar to us, the associated phenomena are complex. Do the stars gaze back? assumes that art can be a powerful assistant in its understanding.

The project creates a bridge between art and astronomy through an archive of works with origins in painting, literature, music and cinema. It links these works to milestone events in the history of astronomy and space exploration that happened in December. As a journal, it consists of a 31-publication-archive, which addresses each topic autonomously.

A philosopher once asked, “Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?” Pointless, really... “Do the stars gaze back?” Now, that’s a question. (Neil Gaiman, Stardust, 1999)

Website designed and developed by:
Sara Patinho Rodrigues

The project was born from the collaboration between the Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) and the Master in Communication Design and New Media of the Faculty of Fine Arts, ULisboa. In the context of the University’s course Projecto I/II, students were given the opportunity to develop a project with the intent of communicating complex information about Astronomy to a broader audience. Do the stars gaze back? was created for this purpose by the designer and developer Sara Patinho Rodrigues and later carried out with the support of IA and endorsement by IAU100.

INSTITUTE OF ASTROPHYSICS
AND SPACE SCIENCES

The Instituto de Astrofísica e Ciências do Espaço (IA) is
a research infrastructure with a national dimension, embodying a bold vision for the development of Astronomy, Astrophysics and Space Sciences in Portugal. It fosters research with the highest impact in the field of astrophysics and space sciences and supports teaching and training of young researchers and students in close collaboration with the Universities of Lisbon and Porto. IA also aims to promote wide-ranging science communication activities that enhance public understanding of the Universe and our place in it, as well as awareness of the importance of research in this field.

Learn more at: www.iastro.pt

IA is hosted by:

and supported by:

IAU100: UNDER ONE SKY

In 2019, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) is celebrating its 100th anniversary. To commemorate this milestone, the IAU is organising a year-long celebration to increase awareness of a century of astronomical discoveries as well as to support and improve the use of astronomy as a tool for education, development and diplomacy under the central theme "Under One Sky".

The centennial celebrations will stimulate worldwide interest in astronomy and science and will reach out to the global astronomical community, national science organisations, societies, policy-makers, students, families and the general public.

Learn more at: www.iau-100.org

ABOUT

Do the stars gaze back? emphasizes the way in which, over the centuries, part of the artistic creation has focused on the observable, being possible to highlight a great number of works that approach, directly or indirectly, the night sky. Although celestial objects are familiar to us, the associated phenomena are complex. Do the stars gaze back? assumes that art can be a powerful assistant in its understanding.

The project creates a bridge between art and astronomy through an archive of works with origins in painting, literature, music and cinema. It links these works to milestone events in the history of astronomy and space exploration that happened in December. As a journal, it consists of a 31-publication-archive, which addresses each topic autonomously.

A philosopher once asked, “Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?” Pointless, really... Do the stars gaze back?” Now, that’s a question. (Neil Gaiman, Stardust, 1999)

Website designed and developed by:
Sara Patinho Rodrigues

The project was born from the collaboration between the Institute of Astrophysics and Space Sciences (IA) and the Master in Communication Design and New Media of the Faculty of Fine Arts, ULisboa. In the context of the University’s course Projecto I/II, students were given the opportunity to develop a project with the intent of communicating complex information about Astronomy to a broader audience. Do the stars gaze back? was created for this purpose by the designer and developer Sara Patinho Rodrigues and later carried out with the support of IA and endorsement by IAU100.

IA is hosted by:

and supported by:

ABOUT

Do the stars gaze back? emphasizes the way in which, over the centuries, part of the artistic creation has focused on the observable, being possible to highlight a great number of works that approach, directly or indirectly, the night sky. Although celestial objects are familiar to us, the associated phenomena are complex. Do the stars gaze back? assumes that art can be a powerful assistant in its understanding.

The project creates a bridge between art and astronomy through an archive of works with origins in painting, literature, music and cinema. It links these works to milestone events in the history of astronomy and space exploration that happened in December. As a journal, it consists of a 31-publication-archive, which addresses each topic autonomously.

A philosopher once asked, “Are we human because we gaze at the stars, or do we gaze at them because we are human?” Pointless, really... Do the stars gaze back?” Now, that’s a question. (Neil Gaiman, Stardust, 1999)

IA is hosted by:

and supported by:

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

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