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Arriving this autumn …

GAIA by Luke Jerram
6-28 November
Keele University , Chapel
Gaia is a touring artwork by UK artist Luke Jerram .
Measuring six metres in diameter , Gaia features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the Earth ’ s surface *. The artwork provides the opportunity to see our planet on this scale , floating in threedimensions .
A specially made surround sound composition by BAFTA award winning Composer Dan Jones is played alongside the sculpture . In Greek Mythology Gaia is the personification of the Earth .
Gaia has been created in partnership with the Natural Environment Research Council ( NERC ), Bluedot and the UK Association for Science and Discovery Centres .
There will be a full programme of events running alongside GAIA . For full and up to date details go to appetite . org . uk or visit . keele . ac . uk / artskeele