Jeff Koons' 'Moon Phases' Marks First NASA-Sanctioned Art on Moon
In a historic collaboration, Jeff Koons, NASA, and Lunar Machines send the first authorized artwork to the lunar surface, symbolizing a new era in space exploration and art.
- Jeff Koons' sculpture series 'Moon Phases' becomes the first NASA-sanctioned artwork on the moon, marking a historic moment in space art.
- The sculpture consists of 125 mini-sculptures named after influential figures, symbolizing human achievements and inspiring future generations.
- The project includes a commercial aspect with NFTs of each sculpture and larger Earth-bound versions featuring precious gemstones.
- This initiative follows a failed attempt by another spacecraft last month and competes with other artists for the title of first art on the moon.
- Previous unofficial artworks on the moon include the 'Moon Museum' and an aluminum figure left by Apollo 15 crewmembers.
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